Blog “How’s your soil and your mind?” asks Vice President Gary Mitchell.
26/04/2018
News NFU Scotland is disappointed that the UK Government has again ruled out continued membership of the EU customs union without setting out an alternative or recognising what this will mean for food and farming in the UK.
23/04/2018
News Scotland’s growers are struggling through a stop/start spring. Last week’s sunshine saw full speed ahead with ploughing and planting but more rain in the forecast will put a dampener on progress.
23/04/2018
News NFU Scotland has highlighted the need for a new agricultural policy for Scotland post-Brexit that delivers financial stability, improved productivity and environmental benefits.
20/04/2018
Blog We are getting well into April and are no where near where we need to be with Spring 2018 writes President Andrew McCornick
20/04/2018
News NFU Scotland has welcomed today’s announcement from Scottish Government of permanent changes to rules within the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme.
19/04/2018
News NFU Scotland will be in Brussels next week to add its voice to those calling for the European Commission to postpone negotiations with the Mercosur Bloc on beef.
18/04/2018
News NFU Scotland has welcomed a £250k Scottish Government package of support for farmers and crofters to help address the impact of recent extreme weather.
18/04/2018
News NFU Scotland and Serco NorthLink Ferries invite Michael Gove to view shipping system from Northern Isles to Aberdeen as part of UK Government’s call for evidence on live exports and animal transport.
18/04/2018
Blog Livestock worrying, particularly incidents involving sheep, continues to be a blight on Scottish farming writes Linlithgow farmer Jamie Smart, chair of NFU Scotland’s Legal and Technical committee.
12/04/2018