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
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
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
News NFU Scotland’s latest intentions survey for farmers and crofters will close next week (10 January) as the Union seeks to assess the scale of change that unprecedented input costs and flat-lining output prices are having on business plans.
04/01/2023