Farmers urged to take part in survey
A survey which aims to gauge the scale of the changes in business plans of farmers as costs have increased over the last year ends…
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Test and isolate all visitors like we do with livestock, says farming union
Farmers have called for all visitors to the isles to be tested for coronavirus and to spend time in quarantine.
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Farmers and crofters to shape climate change response
Farmers are being given the chance to engage in a fledgling Climate Assembly aimed at ensuring food remains at the heart of the climate change…
READ FULL STORYFarm incomes halved over four-year period
Isles producers are suffering more than their mainland counterparts because of added costs, a farming leader has warned. Local NFU chairman Jim Nicolson has spoken…
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Probe needed into crofters’ payment shambles, says MSP
Calls have been made for a full independent inquiry into the deepening cash crisis faced by farmers and crofters.
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Farmers’ union to lobby over support for crofters
The problems caused by this year’s cold wet weather will be the focus of discussions crofters have with the vice-president of farming union NFUS this week.
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