News NFU Scotland has called on UK Treasury to play its part in ensuring that Scottish farming's position near the bottom of the CAP budget league table is improved.
29/03/2013
News The prolonged winter weather across Scotland has prompted NFU Scotland to put in place measures to help source and distribute stocks of fodder to its farmers.
29/03/2013
News NFU Scotland has thanked the Scottish Government for the support shown to those farmers hit hardest by last weekend’s snowstorms and has called on it to consider a financial support package for the whole industry given the ongoing bad weather.
29/03/2013
News NFU Scotland has used its first meeting with Defra Secretary of State Owen Paterson to make clear Scotland’s distinct requirements from the CAP Reform process.
28/03/2013
News Many of Scotland’s sheep producers are still toiling to feed and lamb their stock following last weekend’s devastating snow storms but NFU Scotland, on their behalf, is thanking the general public for the incredible support and sympathy they have shown.
28/03/2013
News Confirmation that a new viral disease has been discovered in Scotland for the first time was an expected but disappointing blow to Scottish cattle and sheep producers.
27/03/2013
News Farmers in Dumfries and Galloway and parts of Argyll and the Islands are battling through some of the worst March weather on record.
25/03/2013
News NFUS has welcomed the agreement reached by EU Agricultural Ministers as a positive step in reaching an agreement on changes to the CAP, but remains concerned about some aspects of the reform. This agreement provides the basis for the Irish Presidency to negotiate with the EU Parliament and EU Commission and means that a final deal by the end of June is now more likely.
20/03/2013
News The search is on to find Scotland’s Future Farmer 2013, which attracts a £4000 prize.
15/03/2013
News NFU Scotland has written to the Secretary of State for Agriculture, Owen Paterson MP, reminding him of Scottish farming priorities ahead of vital CAP Reform discussions.
08/03/2013