May 20, 2020 | Brexit, News
NFU Scotland has called on the UK Government’s landmark immigration legislation to recognise the hugely important role that non-UK workers play in Scotland’s food and farming sectors. The UK Government’s Immigration and Social Security Coordination Bill passed its...
May 12, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Vice president of the National Farmers Union Scotland (NFUS) Martin Kennedy says that the Scottish farming industry’s focus remains firmly on keeping food and drink on the nation’s table but it continues to recognise its responsibility to respond to climate change....
Apr 7, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
Farmers, crofters and the Scottish food and drink sector are striving to ensure Scottish glasses and plates remain full over Easter, according to NFU Scotland. NFU Scotland says it remains fully committed to its pledge of keeping the plates and glasses of Scotland...
Apr 1, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
National Farmers Union (NFU) Scotland has written to the UK and Scottish ministers with responsibility for agriculture as Scotland’s farmers, crofters and growers continue to play an essential role in feeding the nation through the Covid-19 virus. The letter from NFU...
Mar 25, 2020 | Coronavirus, News
In response to the closure of Scotland’s schools and current social distancing advice, Scotland’s leading farming, fishing, food and drink organisations are urging businesses to follow some critical steps to reduce staffing to the bare essentials required to secure...