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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

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

Scottish farmers will be disadvantaged, the NFUS believes

Greening rules stay in place for Scots farmers

August 18 2020

The poll received responses from 661 growers – more than a third of those contacted .

Poll highlights growers’ displeasure with AHDB

August 15 2020

Lockdown has led to a reduction in demand for malt.

Barley producers given grain storage warning

August 11 2020

A photo of some of the seed packets.

‘Unsolicited’ packets of seeds arriving at Scots households could pose risk to agriculture and environment

August 10 2020

Andrew McCornick stressed the opportunity for new markets and importance of food standards.

Unions bid to help shape farming for generations

July 11 2020

Shoppers have been thanked for supporting the farming industry during the crisis.

Consumers urged to buy from farmer-first retailers

July 9 2020

Campaign group Save British Farming is organising the demonstration at Westminster in London.

Tractors and farming supporters to rally at Parliament Square

July 8 2020

International Trade Secretary Liz Truss says a Trade and Agriculture Commission will ensure the UKs food standards are not compromised.

New commission announced to protect UK food standards

June 29 2020

New signs are being designed by the farmers' union to help educate walkers.

Farmer ‘traumatised’ after open gate results in deaths of 11 cows

June 17 2020

The published research will take the form of six fact sheets.

Climate challenge in Scots farmers’ sights

June 16 2020

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