News NFUS is in discussion with the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) on the importance of access to driving tests for the agricultural workforce, particularly in the run up to harvest.
30/06/2020
Blog Scottish uplands – worth much more than the carbon underfoot? A blog by Dr Gemma Miller, the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI) fellowship with NFU Scotland.
29/06/2020
Blog A major change for employment into both temporary and permanent roles in Scottish agriculture is coming writes Political Affairs Manager Clare Slipper.
26/06/2020
News Scotland’s agricultural industry must be enabled to be proactive as the nation emerges from the impact of the coronavirus crisis.
24/06/2020
News NFUS welcomes the launch of the long-awaited consultation to seek views on the Government’s proposal to introduce legislation to effect reform in the dairy sector.
24/06/2020
Blog Covid-19 may have delayed the transition to new arrangements for recording births and movements of cattle, and ultimately the introduction of bovine electronic ID but progress continues to be made reports Livestock Policy Manager John Armour.
23/06/2020
News New and Next Generation farmers are invited to join a webinar next week (29 June) when Gregor and Lynne Ramsay will discuss their experiences emigrating from Scotland to start a new life in New Zealand.
22/06/2020
Blog Scottish grasslands and soil carbon by Dr Gemma Miller, the Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutes (SEFARI) fellowship with NFU Scotland.
22/06/2020
News NFU Scotland’s Next Generation has developed a range of colourful, educational posters free for all farmers and crofters to download and fill out.
19/06/2020
Blog With food and drink such a huge part of the Highland Show success story, the opportunity to meet supermarkets at this year’s event may have been lost but retailer engagement throughout Covid-19 is stronger than ever writes Livestock Policy Manager John Armour.
19/06/2020