Blog The recent news regarding Bovine Tuberculosis (TB) being discovered in a couple of badgers in Cumbria has caused a stir of media interest igniting fears that TB might spread through wildlife across the border writes NFU Scotland President Andrew McCornick.
21/08/2017
Blog Farmers are vital to the survival of the Scottish show scene and the contribution of shows to local economies must never be underestimated writes Vice President Martin Kennedy.
16/08/2017
Blog It seems like every week of the year now, NFU Scotland uses its communications channels – text messaging, emails, Facebook and Twitter – to alert farmers and crofters to criminal activity in the countryside and the need for vigilance and action on their part.
14/08/2017
Blog Strong language between North Korea and the United States of America is not unusual. Some would say that the language is for the benefit of the media and the soundbite world that we live in today. Each side needs to show its strength with neither wanting to be seen to back down. It is hoped that behind the scenes quiet diplomacy is working away to find how both sides can save face and ultimately move forward.
09/08/2017
Blog With the combines appearing in the fields of many areas of Scotland, and as farmers and crofters go about their busy days, it is the perfect recipe for accidents to happen.
Once again, we are supporting Farm Safety Week, taking place from 24 to 28 July, with Scottish farmers telling their stories and the mistakes they have made, but fortunately have recovered with time.
20/07/2017
Blog One year on from Theresa May taking up residence in Downing Street - and on the same day as the UK Government’s flagship European Union (Withdrawal) Bill is introduced to Parliament - Parliamentary Officer Clare Slipper takes stock.
13/07/2017
Blog Food has been taken for granted in the UK for far too long, writes NFU Scotland Vice President Martin Kennedy in his latest blog.
11/07/2017
Blog With the role of women in agriculture currently a hot topic across various platforms, NFU Scotland Policy Manager Gemma Cooper outlines what the Union is doing to get more women involved in its activities.
07/07/2017
Blog We have put a fantastic Highland Show behind us now and now our focus is discussing CHANGE with our members, stakeholders, policymakers and politicians writes President Andrew McCornick.
03/07/2017
Blog For the 62nd time, Her Majesty the Queen has delivered a speech at Westminster outlining the legislative priorities for the UK Government. Usually an affair full of pomp and ceremony, the speech this morning was a more sombre affair, scaled back in grandeur according to Parliamentary Officer Clare Slipper.
21/06/2017