NFUS Conference: John Swinney announces 'new deal' for farmers

Scottish Government has announced plans to back farmers with a 'new deal' which sees rural Scotland thrive

Chris Brayford
clock • 1 min read
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said: "A flourishing Scotland means a flourishing rural Scotland."
Image:

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney said: "A flourishing Scotland means a flourishing rural Scotland."

Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has announced farmers will benefit from a package of support worth over £40 million as part of a 'new deal' for the sector. Mr Swinney, speaking at NFU Scotland...

To continue reading...

Already a member? Login for full access.

Login

New to Farmers Guardian? Register for 1 free article per week or become a member for unlimited access to essential farming news and insights.

article-img-580x358
Register for free Join Now

 

More on Farm Business

First ever regen oil in a paper bottle launched in UK
Farm Business

First ever regen oil in a paper bottle launched in UK

British rapeseed oil made exclusively from regeneratively farmed crops and packaged in a paper bottle has made it to UK supermarket shelves

Mia Willemsen
clock 26 March 2026 • 2 min read
First Farming and Food Partnership Board meeting pledges to deliver 'real change' for food production
Farm Business

First Farming and Food Partnership Board meeting pledges to deliver 'real change' for food production

NFU, AHDB and AIC take their seats on group which has been gathered to build on Baroness Batters' Farming Profitability Review

Jane Thynne
clock 26 March 2026 • 2 min read
Farmers urged to complete lambing survey to help measure challenges faced by industry
Farm Business

Farmers urged to complete lambing survey to help measure challenges faced by industry

Study hopes to offer clearer picture of what farmers are facing during this busy time

Farmers Guardian
clock 26 March 2026 • 2 min read