Farm leaders plan national day of action
A national day of action is planned by the four UK farmers’ unions to counteract the misinformation and mistruths on farming and food production by those who want to do the industry down.
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NFU Scotland seeks national fuel exchange
The farmers’ union has called on the government to implement a national fuel exchange scheme which would uplift “problematic” diesel currently in farm tanks and replace it with alternative supplies.
Farming union hoping to get more women involved
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has pledged to do more to get women involved in the organisation.
Farming industry leaders out to prove green credentials
Scottish farm leaders are on a mission to prove the industry’s green credentials ahead of a major climate change conference in Glasgow later this year.
‘Beef industry must unite and thrive’
The establishment of a farm-to-fork supply chain that would guarantee fair returns for everyone involved in the Scottish beef industry is being explored by NFU Scotland (NFUS).
Farm leaders set up forum to address issues with phone mast rents
Farm leaders have set up a forum to help resolve issues relating to rents for mobile phone masts and broadband apparatus.
Extension for growers to submit water returns
Growers are being given an extra month to submit their water abstraction returns to the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (Sepa).
NFUS officials hope to shape policy on Westminster visit
NFU Scotland officials (NFUS) are preparing to travel to Westminster at the beginning of next year to engage with newly-elected MPs and government ministers.
Scottish cereals and oilseed harvest boasts high yields
The amount of cereals grown by Scottish farmers was up 22% this year to the highest level since 2015, according to Scottish Government figures.
Farm leaders call on new Government to end Brexit uncertainty
Farm leaders yesterday called on the newly elected Conservative majority UK Government to take steps to end the Brexit uncertainty which has been hanging over the sector for more than two years.
Don’t forget to file your water abstraction data
Growers are being reminded to submit their water abstraction returns to the Scottish Environment Protection Agency by December 31.
NFU Scotland chief’s support for rural charity
NFUS vice-president Martin Kennedy is urging farmers to support rural charity RSABI (formerly the Royal Scottish Agricultural Benevolent Institution).
Hopeful politicians woo farmers at NFU Scotland hustings
Land reform and holding retailers to account on pricing transparency were among the subjects fiercely debated at an NFU Scotland (NFUS) election hustings in Inverurie last night.
NFU urging farmers to act over fuel problems
Farmers experiencing fuel problems are being encouraged to keep receipts for repair work and contact their MSPs to raise the issue.
NFU Scotland tells farmers to bring false adverts to its attention
Farmers and crofters are being urged to alert NFU Scotland (NFUS) of any advertising with inaccurate claims about the agricultural industry.
Farm leaders welcome Petroineos decision to reduce biodiesel in fuel
Fuel processing giant Petroineos is to reduce the volume of biodiesel in its fuel.
Diesel biofuel problems appear to be worsening on Scottish farms
The fuel crisis that is causing clogged diesel filters on tractors, lorries and other machinery appears to be getting worse on Scottish farms.
Union seeks exemption from diesel biofuel rule
The farmers’ union has called for an urgent derogation on the inclusion of biofuel in diesel after insisting farmers and crofters are facing a crisis because of serious issues with agricultural machinery.
Disappearance of £155m from Pillar 2 budget
Rural Affairs Minister Fergus Ewing is likely to face close questioning at his next meeting with NFU Scotland after the surreptitious disappearance of £154.76 million from the government’s Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) Pillar 2 budget.
Avoiding no-deal Brexit leads union’s manifesto
The farmers’ union has issued a 10-point manifesto setting out Scottish agriculture’s priorities ahead of the general election.
Write-off risk over UK crop still in ground
The Scottish potato harvest is complete “as near as makes no difference” but there’s now a real risk that the 11% of the UK crop which is still in the ground will need to be written off.
NFUS backing diversity and inclusion initiative
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has signed up as a partner in an initiative to promote and encourage equality, diversity and inclusion in the UK farming industry.
No need for wall of silence is the message at NFU Scotland’s first mental health conference
The need to seek help and advice was the key message emerging from NFU Scotland’s first mental health conference organised by the union’s north-east region at Inverurie.
Scotch Lamb for St Andrew’s campaign gains momentum
A campaign to make Scotch Lamb the national dish for St Andrew’s Day celebrations is gaining support across the country.
European farm funding on the way but ‘it’s complicated’
The first tranche of the long-awaited European convergence cash will be distributed to active farmers via a complex formula, the detail of which is still being worked out by the Scottish Government.
Beef sector’s call for financial help
Farm leaders have called for a UK-wide emergency support package for beef producers.
NFUS seeks vice-president nominations
Nominations are sought for the role of vice-president at NFU Scotland (NFUS).
Repeated incidents at farms a ‘blight’ on the north-east community
Police believe a blaze that destroyed an Aberdeenshire barn was started deliberately.
Farmers invited to conference on mental health
NFU Scotland has issued an invitation to farmers to attend the first mental health conference in the north-east next month.
Stronger actions needed to sniff out swine fever
The devastating impact of African swine fever (ASF) on pork production in China continues to send shock waves around the world, alerting pig farmers everywhere to the enormous threat posed by the disease once it arrives in a new country.
Beef producers in appeal for emergency funding
Scottish beef producers have called for emergency government funding to safeguard the future of the Scotch Beef industry.
Farmers urged to object to BBC coverage if peeved
NFU Scotland has once more called on farmers to complain to the BBC if they are unhappy with its coverage of farming and the red meat industry.