We cannot feed our nation without non-UK labour, says NFU Scotland
Britain will not be able to feed itself without the help of seasonal non-UK labour after Brexit, according to the head of a farming union.
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Dairy farmers have ‘once in a lifetime’ chance
Dairy farmers will soon be asked for their views on the introduction of mandatory milk contracts with minimum standards.
Campaign launched to highlight distress caused by dogs worrying livestock
A campaign highlighting the “huge distress” caused by dogs worrying livestock has been launched by police and partners in the rural community.
Farm leaders furious at cuts to LFASS payments
The Scottish Government has confirmed further cuts to Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS) payments for the next two years.
Farming chiefs slam ‘misguided’ Veganuary campaign
Farm leaders have branded a campaign encouraging people to go vegan for January as misleading.
NFU Scotland to boost presence in Orkney and Shetland
NFU Scotland (NFUS) is increasing its presence in the north.
Dairy hub to be run by NFUS following revamp
The Scottish Dairy Hub will soon be run by NFU Scotland (NFUS).
Farming union candidates to set out their stall at series of hustings
Farmers and crofters are invited to attend a series of hustings next month ahead of NFU Scotland’s (NFUS) elections.
Advice for farmers on plastics burning ban
The ban on burning plastic on farms comes into force in just nine days’ time.
Union dual-country call over farming legislation
A controversial dual-country “belt and braces” approach to new farm legislation has been demanded by Scotland’s farmers’ union.
Union says cut in LFASS payments unacceptable
Scottish farm leaders yesterday launched an urgent call for an exemption from EU rules to try to prevent a 20% drop in Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme (LFASS) payments next year.
Industry chiefs urge consumers to support local food producers
Farming leaders have launched appeals to festive food shoppers to buy Scottish when they do this year’s seasonal stock-up.
Guidance offered to help tree planting schemes
Farmers are being offered help to improve tree planting schemes to make them more effective at capturing airborne ammonia and reducing air pollution.
NFU Scotland announces wish list for Scottish budget
The Scottish Government’s spending plans for 2019/20 need to include policy support for farmers and the right financial tools to allow rural businesses to anticipate a prosperous future outside the EU, says NFU Scotland (NFUS).
‘Every penny’ of suckler scheme will be needed
Farmers and crofters have until the end of this month to submit applications for the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme.
‘Climate of fear’ in farming industry
A leading Scottish farmer claimed at AgriScot that over-zealous farm inspections have resulted in a widespread “climate of fear” in the industry.
NFU Scotland backs May’s Brexit deal
Scotland’s farmers have given their backing to Theresa May’s draft EU withdrawal agreement, saying it takes the prospect of a “deeply damaging” no-deal Brexit off the table.
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.
‘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.