Charlie throws hat in ring for vice-presidency
Aberdeenshire farming stalwart Charlie Adam has thrown his hat into the ring as a vice-presidential candidate in the forthcoming NFU Scotland election.
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‘Wake-up call’ after five farm deaths in one year
Scotland’s farmers have received a wake-up call after statistics reveal five people were killed in agricultural accidents in the last 12 months.
£10k wild goose management plan renewed
A £10,000 wild goose management scheme, designed to help cover the cost of farmland damaged by migrating geese, is about to be renewed for 2018.
Union’s top table needs aspiring farm politician
A vacancy has opened up for an ambitious farm politician to sit at NFU Scotland’s top table.
Farm leader slams industry criticism
The chief of Scotland’s farming union says he is sick of farmers and crofters being regarded as “eco-vandals” and the “eco-bogeymen”.
Farmers’ union launches drawing competition for children
Children are being asked to draw their interpretation of farming through the seasons in Scotland as part of a new NFU Scotland (NFUS) competition.
Funding review will not revisit today’s Cap cash
The eagerly awaited review of farm subsidy budget allocations will not apply to the current round of Common Agricultural Policy (Cap) funding, Defra Secretary Michael Gove has confirmed.
Sheep breeder backs message for dog owners
A well-known Aberdeenshire sheep breeder has backed a new partnership to tackle rural and remote crime.
Farming union criticises under-use of dog control notices
Farm leaders have called on local authorities to make better use of Dog Control Notices (DCNs).
Union reports ‘better than expected’ harvest
Harvest 2018 has been better than expected, according to the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS).
Farming bosses demand legal change over ‘disappointing’ livestock worrying conviction
Farming chiefs are calling for tougher punishments for livestock worriers following a sheep attack so violent the photographs of the aftermath are unpublishable.
Scam alert as farmer ripped off by banking email ‘ghost’
A Scottish farmer has been left thousands of pounds out of pocket after falling victim to a convincing online scam known as “ghosting”.
Farming union says visa scheme falls far short of needs
Farm leaders welcomed news of a pilot visa scheme for seasonal farm workers but warned it falls far short of industry requirements.
Farmers told to prepare for a ban on plastic burning
Farmers and crofters have been told to prepare for a complete ban on the burning of plastics and most agricultural waste from the start of next year.
Swift farm subsidies payment urged by union president
NFU Scotland (NFUS) has called on the Scottish Government to pull out all the stops to ensure all outstanding 2017 farm subsidy payments are made as soon as possible.
Union urges clarity over grants for new entrants
The Scottish Government has failed to confirm whether applications for its New Entrants Capital Grant Scheme will be accepted after its final deadline on Friday.
Supermarkets slated for not offering Scots lamb
Asda, the Co-operative and Waitrose have come under fire by NFU Scotland (NFUS) for failing to stock Scotch Lamb.
Straw shortage means premium pricing to stay
Harvest 2018 progress reports from across Scotland confirm an impending shortage of straw despite more farmers choosing to bale, rather than chop.
Spring livestock worrying incidents up by 50%
The number of livestock worrying incidents reported to Police Scotland increased by more than 50% in the spring.
Scottish Government launches farm subsidy loan scheme
The Scottish Government has launched a national loan scheme to administer farm subsidy support from early October.
Aberdeenshire pig farmer named NFUS Unsung Hero
A well-known pig farmer is this year’s recipient of NFU Scotland’s (NFUS) north-east region Unsung Hero award.
‘Scotch Beef brand key to survival after Brexit’
Scottish food producers have been warned they are at risk of being flattened by a “Brexit juggernaut”, which is hurtling towards them at full speed.
Farmers and crofters urged to take better care of their mental health
Farmers and crofters are being urged to take care of their mental health and seek help when they need it.
Campaign for straw and feed planning
Farmers are being encouraged to plan ahead as part of a new straw and feed campaign launched by NFU Scotland (NFUS).
Farmers dig deep to win soil contest
Central Scotland farmers have scooped the top awards in the James Hutton Institute’s (JHI) annual best soil competition.
Memorial stockjudging event raises thousands
More than £3,700 was raised for charity at a stockjudging evening organised in memory of the late Press and Journal farming editor, Joe Watson.
£17m Thainstone abattoir gets the green light
It’s an initiative which will beef up the north-east economy.
‘Access to land is main barrier for farming new entrants’
Access to land is the main barrier to new entrants to farming, claims a new report.
Access to European markets a necessity for UK livestock sector
Livestock leaders of the UK’s farming unions are adamant that the UK Government must adopt a post-Brexit trade policy which prioritises tariff-free, frictionless access to European markets.
Martin Birse – taking stock makes business sense
In uncertain times, taking stock can make good business sense.
Scottish Government accused of doing nothing to prepare post-Brexit farm policy
Scottish Government has been accused of doing nothing to prepare for the dawn of a new era of agricultural policy once the UK leaves Europe next year.
Charity competition in Joe Watson’s memory
A charity stockjudging event in memory of the late Press and Journal farming editor, Joe Watson, is set to take place next week.