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Martin Kennedy

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon says there will be "no cliff edges" when it comes to financial support for farmers in Scotland (pic: PA)

'There will not be cliff edges when it comes to support for farmers'

Farming unions said Rishi Sunak's farm to fork summit showcased "a positive outlook" for UK food security (Chris J Ratcliffe/PA)

Rishi Sunak's food summit prompts questions on Scotland's support for farmers

NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy said clarity on the return of the funding for the sector, which is at a "critical and decisive" time with changes to agricultural and land policy, would be welcome reassurance. Picture: NFU Scotland

Farmers demand sight of 'deferred' £33m funding for agriculture sector

NFU Scotland has hit out at discussions going ahead in the Scottish Parliament about the potential reintroduction of lynx (Mark Graham)

Farmers speak out ahead of Holyrood discussion over potential lynx comeback

NFU Scotland has appointed new chief executive John Davidson who will start the post in June this year

National Farmers Union appoints new Scotland chief executive

Volunteers and staff at Empty Kitchens Full Hearts, a charity set up during the first Covid-19 lockdown in 2020, prepare meals for delivery to people in need around Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Barron

We are what we eat: How our broken food system is wrecking lives

NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy (centre) returning Vice-President Andrew Connon (right) and newly elected Vice-President Alasdair Macnab.

NFU Scotland vice-president role for Ythanbank farmer

A public consultation has been launched to seek views on proposals for Scotland's new Agriculture Bill, expected next year -- with discussions on topics such as how to maintain high animal welfare standards

Future of Scottish farming and agriculture consultation launched

Farming: Scotland’s carbon target on track

Farming: The answer lies in the soil, says JHI

NFUS president Martin Kennedy.

Farming: Support payments brought forward to help with spiralling costs

Boris Johnson may have lost the faith of farmers (Picture: Paul Ellis/Getty)

Farmers need help, not a ‘foustie neep’ - Andrew Arbuckle

Pictured from left to right are NFUS vice president Robin Traquair, president Martin Kennedy and policy chief Jonnie Hall outside the Scottish Parliament this week.

Union group highlight critical farming issues during Holyrood lobbying trip

President Martin Kennedy

Farming: Scots union gets backing for farm policy reform

Jonnie Hall met, George Eusticeand Martin Kennedy

UK Government support is key to future of farming

Science and farming welcome for Queen's speech

Questions farmers need to ask about carbon credits

Woodland carbon code tightened in scramble for offset land

Will Martin Kennedy food security message be heeded?

Our farmers are fighting a losing battle as war in Ukraine rages on - Andrer Arb...

Farmers give food security warning

The slurry with the grant on top

Farming groups back committee report on labour

NFUS president Martin Kennedy.

Call for increased financial support to meet new slurry storage rules

The NFU has warned farmers are facing a "perfect storm" of energy prices.

Farmers warn of spiralling inflation amid 'perfect storm'

Martin Kennedy NFU Scotland president

Ukraine crisis adds to fears over world food production

New Zealand deal another blow to Scottish farmers - Martin Kennedy

Martin Kennedy

Farmers must take a stand on carbon credits

Mairi Gougeon, Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs

Farming policy delivery is slow but heading in right direction

Martin Kennedy

Farming chief Kennedy warns of dangers over land management scheme

Westminster call for more seasonal farm workers

Martin Kennedy

Covid makes NFU Scotland 2022 AGM online only

Australian trade deal sells out Scots and UK farmers

Challenge to ‘red meat bad’ claim

NFUS call to farmers over Covid

Martin Kennedy

It’s time to talk turkey on future farm policy - Martin Kennedy

African swine fever threat

African swine fever poses threat to national herd

Martin Kennedy

Farming paying a big price for Storm Arwen damage

NFU Scotland's climate change policy manager, Kate Hopper.

Farm visits show sector's action on climate change

Environment Minister Màiri McAllan

Scotland leading the way with ambitious woodland creation targets

NFU Scotland’s president, Martin Kennedy, outlines how important the world-renowned food and drink sector is to the Scottish economy.

A 'perfect storm' of challenges for farming

NFUS president Martin Kennedy.

Funding to ensure Scottish agriculture is global leader on climate action

Rural Affairs Cabinet Secretary, Mairi Gougeon.

Scotland becoming the “bargain basement” for foreign investors

Martin Kennedy

New Zealand trade deal threatens Scottish farming producers

Martin Kennedy

Time to get on the front foot over climate targets in farming - Martin Kennedy

head of Scotland Food and Drink, James Withers

We won’t be fall guys for Christmas shortages

Islands’ goose scheme is cooked

Farming’s labour shortage plea

NFU Scotland President Martin Kennedy

Has government delivered vehicle farmers need? - Brian Henderson

Mairi Gougeon: net zero is the goal

Plan to implement sustainable farming vision is unveiled

Farmers to win £337m loans

Beaver population growth success

Murdo Fraser is set to launch a bill to tackle fly-tipping

MSP plans new Bill to tackle ‘scourge’ of fly-tipping

Martin Kennedy says farmes need clarity so they can begin to adjust their systems and businesses

Roadmap offers potential direction of travel for farming policy

Sutherland sheep farmer, Joyce Campbell

Farming - The curious incident of the report published in the night-time

Martin Kennedy

Kennedy fumes over slow progress in farming policy

Pig pricing has put Scotland's pig sector in jeopary say NFUS. Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Price jeopardy for pig sector in Scotland

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Former prime minister Gordon Brown has written for The Scotsman

Scotland's problem is with London, not Britain, says Gordon Brown

Scottish Conservative MSP Rachael Hamilton says Scottish local authorities should follow Cornwall Council's lead on source local motion (pic: Katharine Hay/The Scotsman)

Scottish councils should follow 'fantastic' Cornwall 'source local' model