A series of drop in sessions are being run by NFU Scotland at markets around the country to engage with beef farmers.
Beef farmers are currently operating in a challenging environment and if the price follows the trend of previous years then the situation could get more desperate.
NFU Scotland will be attending store sales across Scotland to hear key issues affecting producers directly. It will also be a chance for farmers to better understand the Union’s work on their behalf.
The Union’s Livestock Policy Manager John Sleigh commented: “Once again the livestock committee is hitting the road. With stormy waters in the beef market, it is vital the Union is fighting for farmers.
“I want to hear from cattle farmers about the key issues affecting their business, no issue is too big or small. Regional livestock committee representatives will be on hand to explain what the Union does on beef farmers’ behalf.
“It is important farmers understand the efforts the livestock committee go to, on issues like securing coupled payments, lobbying for £45m for a beef programme, challenging red tape, fighting for a fair food chain, and battling Brussels bureaucracy.
“Nevertheless, we aren’t complacent and want to hear from beef farmers on the issues affecting their business. There are important discussions for the sector to have on beef contracts, codes of practice and terms and conditions in the market place.
“I encourage beef farmers to drop in at our stand at one of the three marts, to share views and hear what is happening including some exciting new projects.”
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Notes to Editors
- The drop in sessions will take place as follows:
- 24 March 12pm until 3pm St Boswells Mart
- 25 March 11.45pm to 2.30pm AMN Thainstone
- 30 March 1pm to 3pm United Auctions Stirling Mart
- 13 April 12pm to 2pm Dingwall Mart
Contact Ruth McClean on 0131 472 4108.