News NFU Scotland has welcomed the passing of the landmark Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill by the Scottish Parliament last night (18 June).
19/06/2024
News Responding to Scottish Government’s consultation on Cattle Identification and Traceability, NFU Scotland has called for a clear mandate for the introduction of Ultra-High Frequency (UHF) Electronic Identification (EID).
18/06/2024
News NFU Scotland has appointed John Flanagan to head up its Food and Farming Team and to lead on arable issues.
17/06/2024
News NFU Scotland will scrutinise the final business case proposed for the introduction of digital grain passports (DGP) to accompany grain movements. This would replace the existing paper-based system.
11/06/2024
News Following a meeting of the UK farming unions’ livestock board chairs in Scotland last week, the organisations have underlined the need for any changes to cattle identification to utilise new and effective technologies so livestock and dairy businesses can fully benefit.
30/05/2024
News The focus of the Scottish Government’s land reform agenda must be wider than just ownership according to NFU Scotland.
29/05/2024
News Encouraging an increase in Union involvement from a wider cross-section of people has been set as a Board priority for 2024.
24/05/2024
News NFU Scotland has joined forces with a leading solar power and battery developer to help Scotland hit its climate goals while providing a valuable new income stream for working farms and crofts.
24/05/2024
News Dedicated financial service for farmers and crofters completes first loan target in three months.
23/05/2024
News ShelfWatch to revisit Tesco, Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury’s, Co-op, Marks and Spencer, Lidl and Aldi in next 48 hours.
23/05/2024