NFU Scotland supports the 2025 extension of the seasonal worker scheme but calls for a long-term approach from decision makers.

Discover how agri-tech is driving growth and innovation in Scotland's rural economy, supporting communities through ongoing changes and challenges.

Nominate your pick for NFU Scotland's president and VP roles. Voting to take place at the AGM in Glasgow, February 2025. Make your voice count!

Scotland’s first new vet school in over 150 years is already fulfilling its promise to widen access to the sector, with more than half of its first intake of students hailing from rural or remote ...

On September 11, the NFU celebrated ‘Back British Farming Day’ by calling on the government to establish a renewed multi-annual agriculture budget of £5.6bn.

Nestled among the rolling landscape of Aberdeenshire is Mains of Thornton farm, home to father-and-son duo, Murray and Leslie Cooper trading as Ian Cooper and Partners. The family farm spans 800 acres ...

Campaigners have accused the Labour government of weakening animal welfare standards by amending the law to allow carrying chickens by their legs. This legislative change is expected to be the ...

Scottish farm leaders warn that Scotland's stance on precision breeding could lead to trade friction and costs as England, the EU, and US ...

Join the PROBITY project as a paid pathfinder and help lead discussions on precision breeding. Be part of the new SequenceCircle community.

The English Winter Fair has been cancelled due to the continued spread of bluetongue in England. The event was due to take place on November 16 and 17 but show organisers say they have made the ...

Discover how bale grazing during winter halves costs for beef herds, saving £1.58 per head daily. A game-changer for farmers this season!

A MAN has warned people of the dangers of passing cattle after an unprovoked cow charged and jumped at him. Kevin Parker, 63, from Fordingbridge, was on his regular dog walk at Godshill in the New ...