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
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
News Discussions on plans to regulate milk contracts were top of the agenda when dairy officials from NFU Scotland, NFU England and Wales, Ulster Farmers Union and NFU Cymru met in Birmingham this week for their quarterly meeting.
12/04/2018
News NFU Scotland President Andrew McCornick met with Emma Harper MSP yesterday, Tuesday 10 April, to discuss the serious problems Scotland’s farmers are facing after months of bad weather
11/04/2018
News As the UK Government calls for evidence on live animal exports for slaughter, the Union is highlighting the high standards which are already in place and based on years of scientific evidence
10/04/2018