NFU Scotland
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NFU Scotland
@NFUStweets
The voice of Scotland's farmers, growers and crofters.
- The Scotch difference goes beyond the farm. From animal welfare and sustainability to a whole-life assurance programme, our members support red meat that’s produced to an uncompromisingly high standard @qmscotland @AndrewMccornick @MartinKennedyVP @MrCharlieAdam
00:00 - Hugely disappointing decision taken by @TheScotsman to walk away from dedicated coverage of farming and rural affairs saying goodbye to the decades of informed and insightful coverage of rural issues. 20 Scottish rural organisations wrote the following to the Editor:
- Farmers and crofters are saying thank you to consumers across the nation for continuing to choose quality Scottish food and drink on what was planned to be the Union's 'Day of Celebration'.
00:00 - Union anger at UK/New Zealand trade deal announcement as Scotland’s farmers and crofters shut out of negotiations again. Read our President @MartinKennedyVP's reaction to the deal here ⬇️
- It takes something extraordinary to bring farmers from all parts of the country together but this budget has brought anger and frustration to the whole of the Uk
00:00 - URGENT UPDATE - If you receive unsolicited packets of plant seeds in the post • DON'T OPEN THE PACKET OR HANDLE THE SEEDS • DON'T PLANT OR COMPOST THE SEEDS @ScotGovSASA is collecting these packets of seeds for analysis. Email details + a postal address to [email protected]
- Scottish agriculture is recognised the world over for having the highest of standards, which is why when you are buying Scottish you can be confident that it was produced with welfare, the environment and quality in mind. Scottish farmers work hard, to make your shopping easy.
- Remarkable display of respect and affection for Her Majesty from farmers in the North EastFarmers have positioned their tractors to form a guard of honour for the late Queen Elizabeth II as she passes through Aberdeenshire on her way to Edinburgh.
00:00 - And just like that we have a brand new Presidential team! Congratulations to @MartinKennedyVP who is now officially our new President, and to Andrew Connon and Robin Traquair who have been elected NFUS Vice Presidents #NFUS2021
- We're looking forward to tonight's Countryfile, with guest presenter Hannah Jackson (@redshepherdess), where you'll be able to catch an interview with President Andrew McCornick. Here is a wee glimpse behind the scenes from Andrew's close up on his farm last month.
- Beef shelf watch - the results are in! NFU Scotland's secret shoppers have been busy counting the packs of fresh beef on their local supermarket shelves and the results are broadly positive for most of the major players. For full details go to buff.ly/2HtnfQp
- NFU Scotland have responded to the UK Government's proposed Internal Markets Bill.
- Look who is coming to dinner? The 4 farming Union Presidents (from l to r) @MartinKennedyVP @UFUpresident @Minette_Batters + John Davies outside No 10 Downing Street tonight. On St Andrews Day, the farm leaders are attending a special event to celebrate British food and drink.
