News The Scottish Government has today (Tuesday, 30 September) confirmed that the exchange rate to be used to calculate support delivered through the 2014 Single Farm Payment (SFP) Scheme is €1= £0.7773.
30/09/2014
News NFU Scotland has expressed deep disappointment at Scottish Government’s decision to impose stringent management restrictions on those hoping to grow nitrogen fixing crops in a bid to meet their greening obligations.
24/09/2014
News NFU Scotland is reminding agricultural employers to ensure they have an up to date contract of employment in place for employees. The plea comes on the day that the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) announces new minimum wage rates for the sector.
23/09/2014
News The presidents of the four UK farming unions will be in Brussels this week on a major lobbying offensive.
22/09/2014
News NFU Scotland believes Scotland’s decision to remain within the United Kingdom must provide a platform to drive our farming and food and drink sectors forward.
19/09/2014
News The three main membership organisations representing landowners and tenants in Scotland said today the industry-led rent review initiative, launched in late July, will be ready to deal with any cases that may arise before November’s rent review term date.
17/09/2014
News With the harvest completed for most, farmer focus is on cropping plans for the 2015 season.
17/09/2014
News NFU Scotland’s Board of Directors have backed an initiative, which could potentially save lives on farms.
17/09/2014
News NFU Scotland is inviting farmers from across the country, in particular those with an interest in dairy, to the Wigtownshire Branch Open day when high-profile speakers will take to the floor.
16/09/2014
News Scottish consumers face the prospect of being unable to buy Scottish chicken in their local supermarket as further cuts to Scottish producers’ contracts are announced.
09/09/2014