Blog NFU Scotland’s new Next Generation Chairman, Colin Ferguson, discusses his vision for the future of Scottish agriculture and the role he is looking to play.
15/02/2019
Blog The support and unity provided by an organisation like NFU Scotland are a vital tonic to the many challenges faced by Scotland’s farmers and crofters writes retiring Vice President Gary Mitchell ahead of his session on health and well-being at the Union’s AGM on Thursday 7 February in Glasgow.
05/02/2019
Blog Political Affairs manager Clare Slipper reminds us: “Only 58 days to go!” Another week passes, another ‘crunch’ for the Prime Minister.
30/01/2019
Blog With the NFU Scotland Conference, AGM and Annual Dinner fast approaching, President Andrew McCornick sets out the reasons why he believes it is a must attend for any member and the highlight of the NFU Scotland events calendar.
23/01/2019
Blog We are facing a ‘deal’ or ‘no deal’ Brexit or some fudge in-between writes NFU Scotland President Andrew McCornick.
14/01/2019
Blog There is an unequivocal case for maintaining lifeline LFA support at current levels writes Langholm hill farmer Lorraine Luescher of Glendinning Farms, a member on NFU Scotland’s LFA committee.
20/12/2018
Blog Now that NFU Scotland's future agricultural policy roadshows are over, Vice President Martin Kennedy reflects on the responses that we have received back in from the many members who attended.
13/12/2018
Blog As things stand, the UK will ‘leave’ the EU on 29 March. But in effect, that date simply starts what is known as the time-limited ‘implementation period’ to 31 December 2020.
26/11/2018
Blog After another tumultuous few days in the Brexit saga, NFU Scotland’s Political Affairs Manager Clare Slipper asks where is the certainty and confidence for Scottish farmers and crofters?
15/11/2018
Blog With today (Thursday 8 November) being the ‘Day of Action Against Rural Crime’, NFU Scotland’s Legal and Technical Chairman Jamie Smart discusses some tips to keep your farm safe and secure.
08/11/2018