News Following the publication of the Great Repeal Bill White Paper yesterday (30 March), the UK’s four farming unions say that Brexit must be seen as an opportunity not just to ensure continuity but to deliver a regulatory framework suited to UK farmers.
31/03/2017
News The views and opinions of members in Argyll and Islands are being collated by NFU Scotland to improve the provision of training and access to courses.
30/03/2017
News The UK’s four farming unions are calling on Government to delay the new Making Tax Digital scheme for farm businesses, many of whom will find it almost impossible to access.
29/03/2017
News NFU Scotland has called for today’s historic triggering of Article 50, which will see the UK leave the European Union, to mark a start to genuine negotiations on the future of farming.
29/03/2017
News Farmer and crofter frustration with the Scottish Government’s flawed IT system to deliver CAP support has led to calls for the system to be shut down and replaced.
29/03/2017
News With spring work well underway in Scotland, farmers, crofters and those working across the industry are being urged to take simple steps to keep safe.
28/03/2017
News The attack at Westminster this afternoon (22 March) saw the necessary postponement of a high-level meeting between NFU Scotland and three UK Government Ministers to discuss Scottish agriculture’s Brexit priorities.
23/03/2017
News NFU Scotland has stepped up its fight against sheep worrying in Midlothian, as it took to Vogrie Country Park this week.
22/03/2017
News Following the news that Brazilian meat processors are selling ‘rotten’ meat, NFU Scotland believes that the integrity of meat being sold in the European and UK market must be protected.
20/03/2017
News Well-known Argyll farmer Angus MacFadyen, has stood down from his chairmanship of the Argyll and Isles Agricultural Forum after 19 years.
20/03/2017