NFU Scotland6 Feb 2026Blizzards, thaw, then relentless rain. Why is the north east getting such a soaking? The first 10 days of the year brought heavy snow to the north east of Scotland, and it has barely stopped raining since then.6 Feb 202611 Apr 2024Wet weather devastating for lambing, farmers sayFarmers say heavy rainfall has affected crops and means that a lot of lambs will be lost to hypothermia.11 Apr 202423 Oct 2023Farmers count the cost of Storm Babet floodsNFU Scotland said crops are destroyed and the industry is trying to assess the extent of losses.23 Oct 202312 Oct 2023Contenders invited in search for new national parkNominations officially open to create the first site to secure the status in Scotland for 20 years.12 Oct 202314 Jul 2022Farmers see wild boar attacking and eating sheepThe population of wild boar in Scotland is damaging livestock and land, say farmers.14 Jul 20229 Apr 2022Farmers warn of rising costs and food shortagesThe Scottish government calls for a summit of UK ministers to discuss the problems facing food producers.9 Apr 202211 Feb 2022Farmers 'under more pressure than ever' over costsNFU Scotland warns of the toll that rising feed and fuel costs and labour shortages are taking on the industry.11 Feb 2022
