News As milk processors begin to cut the price paid to dairy farmers for their milk, NFU Scotland is deeply disappointed that once again, Scottish dairy farmers have failed to receive a fair share of strong dairy markets.
30/04/2014
News A Scotland-wide campaign to get dog owners to clean up after their pets on agricultural land is being launched following successful discussions with farmers, politicians and other stakeholders.
30/04/2014
News Dumfries and Galloway Region is to pilot a new initiative that will give members the opportunity to speak to the Union’s officeholders and staff in confidence on a one-to-one basis.
29/04/2014
News Projects and charities across Dumfries and Galloway have received thousands of pounds in donations thanks to NFU Scotland’s centenary celebrations.
28/04/2014
News NFU Scotland believes the emergency option to deliver interim direct support payments from December 2015 onwards would significantly ease Scottish farmer concerns over the introduction of a new area-based Single Farm Payment scheme next year.
24/04/2014
News NFU Scotland has met Defra Secretary of State Owen Paterson, urging the Minister to keep playing his part in identifying all options available to Scotland with regards to introducing new CAP rules in 2015.
23/04/2014
News Candidates from each of the parties standing at next month’s EU election will be represented at NFU Scotland’s hustings events next month.
23/04/2014
News NFU Scotland members have met with their local MSPs to discuss the appalling deaths of 20 birds of prey in the Highlands.
21/04/2014
News NFU Scotland believes a complementary package of measures with an independent Land Adjudicator at its core can restore health and vibrancy to Scotland’s land tenancy sector.
15/04/2014
News A Scottish Government consultation launched today (10 April) will significantly reduce the overall area of farmland in Scotland affected by restrictions on nitrate use.
10/04/2014