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
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News NFU Scotland has withdrawn its support for digital grain passports, recommending that the project does not proceed.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
News Around 400 Scottish farmers and crofters gathered outside the Scottish Parliament today (2 November) to deliver a crystal-clear message to the Holyrood, Scottish Government, MSPs and officials that #FoodNeedsAFarmer and farming, crofting and food production must be the central pillar of its new agricultural policy for Scotland.
02/11/2022
News The Scottish Dairy Hub and Kite Consulting have secured a top-notch line up for their popular question and answer seminar at AgriScot, Scotland’s premier agricultural winter event being held at Ingliston, Edinburgh on 16 November 2022.
02/11/2022