News In a one-to-one meeting with Cabinet Secretary Fergus Ewing yesterday (Tuesday 30 May), NFU Scotland’s President Andrew McCornick relayed the concerns and aspirations of agricultural tenants over the continuing devolution process of the Crown Estate.
31/05/2017
News NFUS, Police Scotland, Ranger Service and Local Authority deliver joint message on need for responsible dog ownership
30/05/2017
News NFU Scotland is to host a National Hustings event at Lanark Auction Mart on Tuesday 30 May at 7.30pm.
26/05/2017
News NFU Scotland has called the latest stall and fall in milk prices as disappointing and ill-judged.
24/05/2017
News Livestock representatives from the UK Farming Unions and the Irish Farmers’ Association (IFA) have met in Belfast to discuss Brexit and the trade implications for the livestock sector.
23/05/2017
News NFU Scotland has welcomed the appointment of a successful contractor to carry out work on behalf of the Scottish Government on the mechanics for a new rent review system for 1991 Act agricultural tenancies.
23/05/2017
News Farmers and crofters will have the chance to air their views and meet some of NFU Scotland’s top team as the Union embarks on its Highlands and Islands Roadshow.
23/05/2017
News NFU Scotland has called for Scotland’s School Milk Scheme to be expanded, allowing the nation’s schoolchildren to enjoy fresh, tasty milk and have local cheese and yoghurt added to the menu.
22/05/2017
News With average farm incomes falling and ongoing concerns over delivery of agricultural support, cashflows were top of the agenda when NFU Scotland met with The Committee of Scottish Bankers (CSCB) at the Rural Centre, near Edinburgh this week (10 May).
12/05/2017
News Ahead of the ‘Brexit Election’ on 8 June, NFU Scotland has used its manifesto to call for the next UK Government to deliver a good deal for Scotland’s agriculture, food and drink industries from forthcoming negotiations.
08/05/2017