NFU Scotland

BACKING: Farmers will be supported to improve public access for activities such as walking.

Environmental funding welcomed but farmers call for clarity

December 23 2020

RARE SIGHT: A badger in its natural woodland habitat, peeping out of its sett.

Survey turns spotlight on Scots badgers

December 23 2020

Aberfeldy farmer Martin Kennedy is the only candidate forward for the top job with NFU Scotland.

Aberfeldy farmer on track to be next NFU Scotland president

December 22 2020

CHALLENGE: The majority of emissions in the agriculture sector come from livestock.

Climate change will force food and farming industry to adapt

December 18 2020

GETTING TO GRIPS: MSPs raised concerns over female representation in the NFUS.

Questions asked over lack of women on NFU Scotland board

December 11 2020

Fergus Ewing already has a stack of commissioned reports sitting on his desk.

Comment: Stop the dithering, it’s time to deliver

December 5 2020

PROGRESS: The NFUS and SWT have applied pressure on the Scottish Government to help the farming industry with the right tools and backing for the challenges ahead.

United front over messaging on direction of farm support

December 5 2020

CHANGE: Tagging rules due in January affect exports to Northern Ireland and Europe.

Exporters of livestock face tagging rules next year

November 27 2020

UNIMPRESSED: Andrew McCornick criticised the Scottish Government for what he sees as the lack of a rural policy.

‘Stop dithering’: Farming leader delivers blunt message to Fergus Ewing

November 18 2020

Farms in Scotland have said they need 10,000 seasonal staff for six to nine months of the year.

Soft fruit: Farmers insist sector needs seasonal workers to stay viable

November 17 2020

BUYOUT: Simpsons will take over WN Lindsay’s four grain stores in Scotland, including this one at Stracathro in Angus.

Malting leader acquires grain merchant group

November 13 2020

Scottish Seafood Association chief executive Jimmy Buchan said Boris Johnson’s UK Government has done a lot of work but the country is ‘simply not ready or prepared enough’ for Brexit (Robert Perry/PA)

Scottish politics

Farming and fishing leaders warn of uncertainty with 50 days until Brexit

November 12 2020

DISILLUSIONED: Vegetable and potato grower John Bratley says many potato growers want a ballot on the levy.

Ballot call for levy on potato growers

November 7 2020

CULL: The flu in Kent is not the same strain as Cheshire but all birds will be destroyed.

Second farm hit as bird flu advice given

November 4 2020

TOP QUALITY: The farming industry is concerned that any future trade deals after the Brexit transition period could undermine the UK’s high health and welfare standards.

Government U-turn as Trade and Agriculture Commission is beefed up

November 2 2020

Scottish politics

Scottish farming leaders urge Lords to protect post-Brexit food standards

October 20 2020

HELP REQUIRED: NFU Scotland says farming and crofting in remote areas of Scotland is in need of financial support.

Farmers’ union is calling for lifeline for hills and uplands

October 8 2020

CALL TO ACTION: Andrew McCornick, NFUS president, is urging members to act now.

Plea to lobby MPs over Agriculture Bill amendments

October 1 2020

THREAT: There is no cure for the disease, which causes up to 100% mortality in pigs.

Dire warning over African swine fever

September 30 2020

A project in Strathspey includes managing habitats for wading birds such as curlews.

Pilot agri-environment trial will run until 2023

September 18 2020

Scottish Tory leader Douglas Ross.

Scottish politics

Douglas Ross urged to apologise for food safety remarks that left farmers fuming

August 31 2020

Fergus Ewing has made Scotland’s position clear.

Bill will continue CAP for Scotland’s farm sector

August 28 2020

The Scotch Whisky Association says around 90% of barley requirements of the industry are sourced in Scotland.

Imported barley sparks concern among growers

August 22 2020

The Coupar Angus site will remain closed until the end of the month, with birds transported elsewhere.

Moves to protect animal welfare after processing site closure

August 20 2020

The Lynx UK Trust wants to reintroduce three of the predators in the Queen Elizabeth Forest Park.

Farmers hit out at plans to bring back lynx

August 18 2020