Scotland

Questions surrounding labelling, animal welfare and the impact on devolved nations have been raised regarding the Government’s Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Bill, which had its third reading in Parliament this week.

The Scottish Government is being urged to do more to control feral pigs, as fears of an African Swine Fever (ASF) outbreak grow.

Women are being put off farming because of a perception that the work is unsuitable for them, according to a new Scottish Government report.

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon may not have mentioned farming when she announced her ‘Building a New Scotland’ economic plan this week, but many of the proposals, if ever enacted, would have a direct effect on the industry.

NFU Scotland’s ‘Food Needs a Farmer’ rally outside the Scottish Parliament is not due until November 2, but already politicians in Scotland are bickering about the degree to which they will support it.

Rent freezes could have decades-long consequences for the private rented sector in rural Scotland.

NFU Scotland is organising a rally for its members outside the Scottish Parliament on Wednesday, November 2 from 12 noon to 2pm.

An international collaborative study comparing approaches to island depopulation in Scotland and Japan has identified several important lessons which could shape future policy and funding initiatives in this country.

NFU Scotland has welcomed the news that as of next year, certain small woodlands will be recognised as Environmental Focus Areas (EFA) and be eligible for inclusion in support claims.

Scottish farmers waiting for advance payment of their 2022 Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) last week were disappointed to find that the promised funds had failed to reach their bank accounts.