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Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

Crofting Federation urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) says it is "unclear" how future splits of the country's agricultural budget will impact crofters.


Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Farming protests in Scotland? Not at this time, says union president

Union leader Martin Kennedy says he does not envisage protests by farmers in Scotland similar to those in a number of other countries.


ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

ARIANE BURGESS: 'The future of our local food system depends' skilled growers

The Greens MSP says 'I am actively advocating for the establishment of a dedicated degree-level course in horticulture and business skills.'


Foxes, not badgers, to blame for most lamb deaths on Scottish farms and crofts

Foxes, not badgers, to blame for most lamb deaths on Scottish farms and crofts

Foxes, not badgers, to blame for most lamb deaths on Scottish farms and crofts

Foxes are being blamed for killing lambs on Scottish farms and crofts where there was suspicion over badgers being responsible.


Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Pet crematorium planned for Caithness

Plans have been put forward to Highland Council for a pet crematorium facility to be sited near Wick.


Three in a row for farming union's award-winning Thurso and Dingwall secretaries

Three in a row for farming union's award-winning Thurso and Dingwall secretaries

Three in a row for farming union's award-winning Thurso and Dingwall secretaries

NFU Scotland employees covering the Thurso and Dingwall offices have won the union's Membership Flame Award for the third year in a row.


ShelfWatch survey reveals amount of Scottish produce in supermarkets

ShelfWatch survey reveals amount of Scottish produce in supermarkets

ShelfWatch survey reveals amount of Scottish produce in supermarkets

Scotland's farming union has revealed statistics showing which supermarkets are stocking the most – and least – amount of Scottish produce.


50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

50mm snow on Caithness roads but no schools reported closed in county – more snow expected though

No schools were closed in Caithness due to the wintry conditions but the Met Office warns of more snow over the next few days.


Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

Met Office warns of snow and ice in Caithness today and tomorrow

The Met Office warns that snow showers and ice will bring difficult driving conditions and transport disruption in Caithness today and tomorrow.


Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

Weather warning of ice in Caithness tomorrow

The Met Office issued a Yellow Warning for wintry weather and icy patches on roads and pavements in the far north tomorrow (Tuesday, February 6).


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