Blog What is my Union doing for me? It is a question that we are frequently challenged with - and in the midst of the current crisis affecting almost every farm sector in Scotland - it is one that we need to have answers ready for. The recent farm visit by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to the Dykes family's beef and sheep unit at West Linton is recognition of the seriousness of the situation - and round the table with the First Minister were men and women who see their future in producing beef, sheep, milk, cereals and more.
26/08/2015
Blog For the consumer, dairy products are a daily part of life. They are taken for granted as a safe, nutritious and an essential part of daily diets.But for dairy farmers the status quo is untenable.Farmers 'protests' are not taken lightly, because they would much rather be at home running their business. But out of genuine frustration and desperation, farmers are choosing to highlight the very difficult position the sector is in and the need for change.
12/08/2015