Farmers and crofters invited to attend event on Monday 30 May 2022 at 7.30pm at the Albert Hotel, Kirkwall

NFU Scotland are on the road with a series of 12 events to discuss future agricultural policy in Scotland.

The events – taking place in Shetland, Orkney, Skye, Inverurie, Stepps, Carfraemill, Castle Douglas, Dingwall, Perth, Kilmarnock, Campbeltown and Oban – invite farmers and crofters to discuss Scotland’s transition from a post-Brexit, post-Common Agricultural Policy support framework to a new agricultural policy in Scotland, expected to be in place by 2025.

All NFU Scotland roadshow events will be attended by President Martin Kennedy and Director of Policy Jonnie Hall.

Ahead of the roadshow in Kirkwall, Kerry Omand, Regional Policy Advisor for Orkney said: “Future agricultural policy will have direct and lasting implications for Orkney’s farmers and the wider community. I encourage our members to come along to this event as it is an opportunity to share your views and get involved. Orkney is very much an agricultural community and so it is vital that our voices are heard.”

Notes to editors:

• The NFU Scotland Roadshow will be in Orkney at The Albert Hotel on Monday 30 May at 7.30pm. For the full schedule of the events go to: https://www.nfus.org.uk/news/news/union-on-the-road-in-may-and-june-to-debate-future-agricultural-policy-in-scotland
• Media are invited to attend these events – for further information please contact Kerry Omand at the contact details listed above.
  

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Contact Kerry Omand on 07554 740598