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President Martin Kennedy's address to #NFUS2025 AGM and conference

After four years int he role, NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy made his final address to the Union's AGM and conference.

06/02/2025

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The Growing Disconnect Between Farmers and Policymakers – Max Schulman

Ahead of speaking at NFU Scotland’s National Conference, Finnish farmer and lobbyist Max Schulman, stressed the importance of involving farmers in agricultural policy-making. Teasing what delegates can expect from his speech, Mr Schulman warned of a widening gap between lawmakers and farmers in his pre-conference guest blog.

05/02/2025

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Schmallenberg Virus Devastates Flock in Ayrshire

NFU Mutual Group Secretary Michael Goldie writes of his experience with the virus. This lambing season has been incredibly challenging for my Mum and I at Harpercroft, where we run a pedigree flock of Suffolk ewes. Initially, we hoped to lamb around 80 ewes in January, a mix of pure and recipient ewes after a series of Artificial Insemination (AI) and embryo implantation in August of last year.

04/02/2025

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Proposed Galloway National Park ‘No Way A Done Deal’ Writes Martin Kennedy

Union President makes final plea to members as NatureScot’s public consultation draws to a close.

23/01/2025

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Weed Resistance to Glyphosate: What does it mean and what are the facts?

Last week, several reports by farming press referred to glyphosate resistance in the UK.

15/01/2025

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UK Government must see sense on taxation plans

The UK Government’s recent budget where full relief for inheritance tax in agriculture will be discontinued has caused more concern amongst farmers across the UK than I have seen in decades and understandably so writes NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy.

30/12/2024

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New Year Message from NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy

It is incredible that 2025 is just a few days away, and early next year, I will be stepping down from a position that I have been honoured to hold over the past four years.

27/12/2024

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NFU Scotland and the Scotch Whisky Association meet to discuss sustainability in the supply chain.

NFUS met the Scotch Whisky Association (SWA) in a roundtable discussion involving members of the Combinable Crop Committee and representatives from the SWA’s Net Zero Working Group.

12/12/2024

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Role of adjudicator in delivering fairness and transparency across the dairy supply chain

The passion and commitment of dairy farmers up and down the country has impressed Richard Thompson, the new Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator.

11/12/2024

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Funding Future Farmers: Next Generation Chair Rally Speech

To highlight the industry’s need for continued, secure support, Ben McClymont, Chair of the Union’s Next Generation Committee, said the following to more than 1,000 rallying farmers and crofters outside Scottish Parliament last week (28 November).

06/12/2024

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