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Energy - time for some tough decisions

Everyone across all sectors of agriculture and indeed all types of industry are waiting with bated breath on governments to make a decision on what to do about the current out of control energy crisis. The sad reality is they don’t know what to do or it would have been done by now.

31/08/2022

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Scottish Farmers and Crofters Call for Urgent Clarity on Future Policy as Frustration Builds

Responding to the launch of Scottish Government’s consultation on an Agriculture Bill, NFU Scotland has expressed deep disappointment that greater detail on future policy options is still not available.

29/08/2022

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Summer shows provide perfect platform for debate

This summer has seen many challenges come to the fore again and the return of Summer shows has provided a tremendous opportunity to engage with members across the country writes Vice President Andrew Connon.

26/08/2022

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Members Urged to Provide Details on Electricity Costs

NFU Scotland is urging its members to provide details on soaring electricity costs and the impact that is having on their businesses.

25/08/2022

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Penny yet to drop with Government on electricity price impact

When it comes to Government appreciation of the impact that the cost of energy is having on business viability, the ‘penny hasn’t dropped’ according to NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy.

24/08/2022

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NFU Scotland update on water abstraction in Fife and the Borders

SEPA, based on recent rainfall, has reinstated surface water abstraction licences in the Eden catchment in North Fife today (Wednesday 17 August) but also confirmed that for those abstracting from the River Tweed (except for soft fruit growers) that licences will be suspended.

17/08/2022

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NFUS Statement on SEPA suspending surface water abstraction licences in the Eden catchment

SEPA have taken the decision to suspend surface water abstraction licences in the Eden catchment in North Fife from midnight on Saturday. The economic impacts of this decision will be felt for weeks and months to come – many crops will fail, jobs will be lost, and the viability of some farms is at risk.

12/08/2022

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Next Gen get insight into access to land and agricultural education opportunities in France

What do you learn in agricultural school in France? How do young people with no background in agriculture get access to land?

10/08/2022

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History must show we made the right decisions

Not many industries can claim they are the oldest industry in the world, in fact there’s only one - farming and food production.

09/08/2022

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Survey seeks views members views on agriculture wages

The labour crisis in Scotland and the UK is having significant impacts on the agricultural sector and the availability for both seasonal and permanent staff. These pressures are only made worse by the increasing costs of fuel, fertiliser, and the general cost-of-living. Labour costs are also having a significant impact on our farmers.

09/08/2022

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