NFUS

NFUS warns falling livestock prices threaten Scottish production

Beef

NFUS warns falling livestock prices threaten Scottish production

NFU Scotland warned that declining cattle and pig prices are placing pressure on producers and risk undermining confidence within the sector.
‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president

N.Ireland

‘Unity of purpose’ helped UK farming orgs tackle issues – SNFU president

The unity of approach shown by the farming unions has been the decisive difference in delivering for agriculture across the UK.

Scottish govt rule out lynx reintroduction due to livestock concerns

Sheep

Scottish govt rule out lynx reintroduction due to livestock concerns

The Scottish government has confirmed it currently has "no plans to reintroduce lynx" due to the impact it could have on farmers' livestock.

UKFAR appoints Dr. David Llewellyn as monitoring commissioner

Agri Politics

UKFAR appoints Dr. David Llewellyn as monitoring commissioner

Following the publication of the UKFAR, Dr. David Llewellyn CBE has been appointed as the independent monitoring and reporting commissioner.

MP highlights Budget and food security concerns

Agri Politics

MP highlights Budget and food security concerns

Orkney and Shetland MP, Alistair Carmichael, has highlighted the farming and crofting community’s concerns about the upcoming Budget and...

Arable

NFUS harvest survey presents 'mixed picture'

NFUS harvest survey presents ‘mixed picture’

Pig/Poultry

NFUS reminds birdkeepers to register birds before September 1

NFUS reminds birdkeepers to register birds before September 1

Agri-Business

UK farm assurance review survey will close at the end of the month

UK farm assurance review survey will close at the end of the month

Agri Politics

NFUS expresses 'serious concerns' over border controls to Defra

The National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS) has welcomed a letter written to the Department for...

NFUS expresses ‘serious concerns’ over border controls to Defra

Rural Life

NFU Scotland will 'continue to oppose' Galloway National Park proposal

NFU Scotland will ‘continue to oppose’ Galloway National Park proposal

Agri Politics

Farm assurance review calls for evidence from farmers

Farm assurance review calls for evidence from farmers

Dairy

New dairy contract legislation is a 'positive move forward' - NFUS

New dairy contract legislation is a ‘positive move forward’ – NFUS

Agri-Business

New projects revealed in NFUS and D&R infrastructure support partnership

New projects have been revealed as part of the utility infrastructure partnership between NFUS and Davidson & Robertson (D&R).

New projects revealed in NFUS and D&R infrastructure support partnership

Agri Politics

NFUS calls for land reform bill to deliver balance between tenants and landlords

NFUS calls for land reform bill to deliver balance between tenants and landlords

Arable

NFUS appoints new head of food and farming team

NFUS appoints new head of food and farming team

Rural Life

NFUS partners with Scottish young farmers to 'enhance joint working'

NFUS partners with Scottish young farmers to ‘enhance joint working’

Agri-Business

NFUS calls for 'clear mandate' for introduction of bovine electronic identification

NFUS calls for ‘clear mandate’ for introduction of bovine electronic identification

Agri-Business

Agriculture has a 'bright future' despite challenges - NFUS CEO

The chief executive of the National Farmers' Union of Scotland (NFUS), John Davidson, has said he...

Agriculture has a ‘bright future’ despite challenges – NFUS CEO