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Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd has warned that farmers and food producers could be hit by a post-Brexit trade deal with the USA – after the US ambassador reiterated demands for major concessions from the UK. (more…) Read more...
Farmers will be gathering at Holyrood on Tuesday to demand change in farming policy. Producers are due to meet MSPs from all major parties in a bid to press home the need for measures to address climate change and biodiversity loss – while safeguarding long-term food production. It comes on ... Read more...
With the tender deadline for the Northern Isles ferry contract fast approaching, Aberdeen & Northern Marts has paid tribute to the "positive contribution" current operator NorthLink Ferries has made to area's agricultural industry. (more…) Read more...
The Tory government should listen more carefully to the concerns of farmers and crofters ahead of the UK withdrawal from the EU. (more…) Read more...
Farming and fisheries leaders have urged the Scottish Government to ensure enough is done to implement trade and export policy after the country leaves the EU. NFU Scotland and the Scottish Fishermen’s Federation are calling for ministers and civil servants to work closely with them to minimise... Read more...
Jakob Eunson is making quite a name for himself in farming. It is only months, after all, since the 20-year-old won the agricultural category of the land-based and aquaculture learner of the year awards by skills developer Lantra. Now, he is regarded an ambassador for the agricultural sector a... Read more...
A young farmer from East Voe has enjoyed renewed success in his sector having been named an ambassador for farming and crofting. (more…) Read more...
Some of the problems facing crofters and farmers will be highlighted in Holyrood today. (more…) Read more...