Blog The Scottish Government have, for some time, been determined to stop fox hunting, and the Hunting with Dogs, (Scotland) Bill that was approved by the Scottish Parliament on 24 January is the conclusion of that determination writes Ian Duncan Millar, member and chair of the Atholl and Breadalbane fox control society.
30/01/2023
News NFU Scotland’s 2023 Intentions Survey, which closed on 10 January, has pointed to further shrinkage in Scotland’s iconic beef sector, with many farmers reducing cow numbers alongside indications that some are replacing them with sheep.
25/01/2023
News NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that 680 rural businesses with projects that protect the environment and mitigate the impacts of climate change will share more than £14 million this year from the 2022 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS).
20/01/2023
News Haulage industry legend Ian Connor, who has been helping farmers and crofters since the 1950’s, is this year’s recipient of the Stalwart award, presented annually by NFU Scotland’s Argyll & the Islands region.
20/01/2023
News NFU Scotland’s 2023 Intentions Survey has seen the nation’s farmers and crofters identify growing uncertainty over Scottish Government’s future agricultural policy as the greatest threat to their business.
18/01/2023
Blog The long running failure of the UK Government to introduce post-Brexit Border controls on meat entering the UK continue to leave farmers and crofters exposed to the introduction of devastating animal diseases such as African Swine Fever.
12/01/2023
News Farming’s position as a critical industry may have been undermined by the UK Government in its review of the Energy Bill Relief Scheme, further impacting the nation’s food security.
11/01/2023
Blog As highlighted by the Met Office’s confirmation that 2022 was the hottest year on record, it is now clear that we are now living in a changing climate writes NFU Scotland’s Climate Policy Manager Kate Hopper.
06/01/2023
News NFU Scotland’s 10-date regional hustings tour kicks off next week, which will see three candidates who are contesting for the two Vice President roles within NFU Scotland travelling the length and breadth of the country to speak with members.
04/01/2023
News Seed Potato Organisation Looking for Growers to Sign Up
Are you a seed potato grower and looking to join an organisation that will be run to benefit you and your business?
04/01/2023