All NFU Scotland articles
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NewsNFU Scotland spotlights Scottish producers at Labour Party Conference
National Farmers’ Union Scotland has met with more than 20 MPs and MSPs to spotlight the priorities of Scotland’s farmers at the Labour Party Conference.
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NewsCheap imports “undermine public trust”, says NFU Scotland
NFU Scotland has voiced concern following reports that imported chicken and beef are increasingly appearing on the shelves of UK supermarkets including Morrisons, Asda and Sainsbury’s.
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NewsSustainable agriculture showcased at Holyrood
NFU Scotland brought farmers and policymakers together at a Parliamentary Reception in Holyrood to highlight Scottish agriculture.
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NewsNFU Scotland ShelfWatch initiative sees “stark variations” in Scottish sourcing
NFU Scotland shared the latest ShelfWatch update, finding that less than 20% of food on sale in supermarkets was labelled as Scottish.
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NewsUK Farm Assurance Review monitoring and reporting update
Dr David Llewellyn, UK Farm Assurance Review lead commissioner, has published an update giving further information on its monitoring and reporting stage.
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NewsNFU Scotland urges Chancellor to address tax policies
Andrew Connon, president of NFU Scotland, has written to Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP calling on Government to address fiscal policies impacting agriculture.
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NewsFarming unions concern over potential US trade deal
Four farming unions under the NFU umbrella have called on Government to stand up for UK agriculture in any forthcoming trade negotiations with the United States.
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NewsAndrew Connon appointed NFU Scotland president
NFU Scotland has elected Andrew Connon as its new president, with vice president posts going to Duncan Macalister and Robert Neill.
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NewsNFU Scotland Conference to hear from ministers
Scotland’s First Minister, John Swinney MSP, will address delegates at NFU Scotland’s National Conference in Glasgow.
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NewsPhase 3 ShelfWatch shows “disappointing” decline in Scottish produce
NFU Scotland has unveiled Phase 3 of its ShelfWatch initiative, expressing disappointment at the decline in support for Scottish produce.
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NewsScottish farmers call for Scottish Government to deliver a budget for the future
Farmers, crofters, and rural stakeholders from across Scotland rallied outside Holyrood to call on the Scottish Government to deliver a budget that secures the future of farming and crofting.
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NewsFarmers lobby Westminster in major protest
Farmers have staged a mass lobby and protest to Westminster and their own MPs against the proposed Inheritance Tax (IHT) changes and the impact they say it will have on UK food producers.
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NewsNominations open for NFU Scotland presidential team
National Farmers’ Union Scotland is taking nominations for the position of president and its two vice-presidential posts as Martin Kennedy prepares to step down.
