Scotland Sows Seeds for a New Generation of Farmers

NFU SCOTLAND RESPONDS TO CARBON BUDGET ADVICE: FARMERS READY TO LEAD, NOT CARRY THE BURDEN

NFU Scotland has responded to the Committee on Climate Change’s new advice on Scottish carbon budgets with a clear message: farmers are ready to lead on climate action, but arbitrary reductions but arbitrary reductions in livestock and in meat and dairy consumption are not the answer.   The Union welcomed a more balanced tone in the CCC report, including recognition of the role that low-carbon technologies, peatland restoration and soil manageme…

Scotland Sows Seeds for a New Generation of Farmers

A powerful sense of purpose filled the Royal Highland Centre this week as NFU Scotland and the Scottish Government welcomed over 40 voices from across the country to a summit devoted to the future of farming. With a warm and hopeful energy, the Supporting the Next Generation of Scottish Farmers and Crofters Summit focused on three essential ingredients for success: land, finance and skills. Opening the day, Jim Fairlie MSP, Minister for Agricult…