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Union Reminds Hill Farmers of Key Scheme Rules

NFU Scotland is reminding members of key rules within the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) ahead of farm inspections commencing.

31/01/2017

Successful Scheme Needed in Highlands and Islands

Leading NFU Scotland members have written to Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) urging it to adopt the hugely successful Rural Leadership Programme (RLP) currently available in other parts of Scotland.

25/01/2017

Scottish Conservative Leader to Address Union AGM

The leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson MSP, has joined a packed political programme at NFU Scotland’s AGM, annual dinner and conference being staged in Glasgow next month.

23/01/2017

Davie to Lead Union’s North East Region

NFU Scotland’s North East region has a new chairman as Aboyne farmer Davie Winton takes on the role.

19/01/2017

First Minister to Address NFU Scotland AGM

Scotland’s First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is to address delegates attending NFU Scotland’s AGM, annual dinner and conference being staged in Glasgow next month.

18/01/2017

Kelvin to Lead Union’s Lothian and Borders Region

NFU Scotland’s Lothian and Borders region has a new chairman as Gifford farmer Kelvin Pate takes on the role.

18/01/2017

New Dumfries and Galloway Role for Rupert

NFU Scotland’s Dumfries and Galloway region has a new chairman as Borgue farmer Rupert Shaw steps into the post.

17/01/2017

Brexit, Policy and Profitability on the Agenda for Ministerial Meeting

Brexit, future agricultural policy and profitable production were on the agenda when NFU Scotland met with the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food, George Eustice MP on a Renfrewshire farm this afternoon (16 January).

16/01/2017

Well Known Hill Farmer Wins Prestigious Award at AGM

16/01/2017

Union Calls for CAP Delivery Step Change

NFU Scotland continues to press Scottish Government to ensure that 2017 sees a step change in delivery of CAP support to the Scottish sector.

13/01/2017