News NFU Scotland is calling for an immediate, clear, and unwavering commitment from Scottish Government that future policy, as defined by the Agriculture Bill, will underpin agricultural activity and Scotland’s iconic food and drink sector.
29/11/2022
Blog The ‘Next Generation’ of farmers from across the UK have been gathering to jointly identify the barriers and opportunities to getting a start in the industry according to Policy Assistant Lisa Hislop.
21/11/2022
Blog NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy addressing AgriScot 2022 held at Ingliston on 16 November.
17/11/2022
News NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy used a packed seminar at Scotland’s leading winter agricultural event to call on Governments and retailers to reset their priorities on food security.
16/11/2022
News Failure by some major retailers to recognise the soaring costs faced by egg producers by delivering a fair price back to the farm is driving businesses to scale back production to reduce losses. This week, several major retailers including Tesco, Lidl and Sainsburys’ issued warnings about rationing the number of packs of eggs shoppers could purchase, suggesting that Avian Influenza was responsible.
16/11/2022
News NFU Scotland has withdrawn its support for digital grain passports, recommending that the project does not proceed.
16/11/2022
News The Scottish poultry industry continues to struggle with the ongoing threat from Avian Influenza.
11/11/2022
News Ahead of Agriculture Day at COP27, the Presidents of the UK farming unions have said farming can boost its production of renewable energy to ensure farmers can continue to produce climate-friendly, affordable food in the face of global energy shocks.
11/11/2022
News NFU Mutual Ayr and Stranraer agencies have joined forces, allowing them to build and strengthen their relationship with loyal customers and colleagues nearby.
10/11/2022
News Nominations sought for President and Vice President roles with voting to take place at Union AGM in Glasgow in February 2023
08/11/2022