Chief Executive at the National Farmers Union of Scotland - trying my best to support this great industry. Own views

Joined November 2020
Great weekly update from our VP Duncan 👇 facebook.com/share/v/1Cz6wr6…
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Public Sector Food Taskforce - a few reflections from me after the first meeting
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📣 NFUS Bluetongue Meetings Whether a member or not, come along to our meetings on Bluetongue where we’ll provide more info and guidance on the latest situation Meetings have been packed so get there early! Proud of @NFUStweets response to this difficult situation
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Dumfries Show! Come on down!
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Right, after a short break we’re back at it and ready for a few weeks of Summer shows 👊 Myself and the team will be at the following - come along for a cup of tea and chat: - Dumfries: Robert & myself - Perth: Duncan - Turriff: Andrew & Jonnie - Black Isle: Robert & myself
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Saturday morning! 👇
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My thoughts on another brilliant Royal Highland Show 👇
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*SERVING SCOTLAND* Yesterday, with the Scottish Wholesale Association, @NFUStweets brought together reps from across food, hospitality & tourism to discuss unlocking opportunities for Scottish suppliers in this enormous market 💪 See here for info 👇 nfus.org.uk/news/news/nfu-sc…
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John Davidson retweeted
Find us at the Royal Highland Show 2026 🚜 We will be located on Avenue O across the Members’ Pavilion. Come and pay us a visit!
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Great night visiting our member East Coast Viners last night as part of our local branch meetings. Such an impressive business and brilliant story going back generations. Had the pleasure to update over 50 members on the work of @NFUStweets - important time and so much going on
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As the Scottish Parliament meets today to elect the FM and form the next Government @NFUStweets has written to the FM elect to make our position clear that any potential formal coalition with the Green Party should be ruled out 👇
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Big day as Parliament elects new FM & Gov. @NFUStweets looks forward to working with the Gov and an early action we’re calling for is Public Procurement. We’ve set out our clear asks - bold actions that will transform our country’s approach to this. Let’s now get beyond words
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📣 Yesterday, the President @NFUStweets wrote to the Prime Minister & First Minister about the impact on farmers & domestic food production stemming from the conflict in the Middle East. We are publishing our letter in full given the serious implications and the actions needed👇
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📣 Putting Scottish Food First That’s our ask for public procurement. Our schools, hospitals, care homes etc should lead the way to showcase & support local producers. We believe it can better. @NFUStweets has started our campaign for change - see our 8 asks👇 This matters
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📣 Bookings closing soon for our annual conference and dinner 🗓️ 5&6 February 2026 Probably up there with the best speakers we’ve ever had 👇👀 Don’t miss out Give us a call to book tickets 0131 472 4000 Or online at our website nfus.org.uk
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What A Day! Maybe not perfect, but today’s changes will bring huge relief to many farming families. There will be time to say more in due course. But in case anyone wonders what effective lobbying looks like - it’s this 👇💪 Here’s our statement: nfus.org.uk/news/news/inheri…
We’re increasing the APR and BPR threshold from £1m to £2.5m for individuals or £5m for couples. This protects more family farms and businesses. This means 85% of farming estates that claim this relief will now pay no inheritance tax on their estates.
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So frustrating 😡seeing retailers fight it out as to who can sell the cheapest Xmas dinner, with many veg cut to 5p. This might appeal to some, but @NFUStweets believe this is pure wrong - and we’ve been saying so for months. See our recent letter to retailers, and our report 👇
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