British Farmers and Crofters Organisations

British Farmers and Crofters Organisations

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Crofters Commission

Crofting is a prominent feature of rural parts of the Highlands & Islands, its rich history balanced by its promising future. It is about land use, people and the retention of a unique social, cultural and agricultural heritage.

NFU Scotland

NFU Scotland, formed in 1913, is Scotland’s lead agricultural organisation representing 10,000 farmers, crofters and growers the length and breadth of the country. NFU Scotland works alongside its sister organisations in England, Wales and Ulster as well as other rural organisations to promote and protect the interests of Scottish agriculture.

Scottish Crofting Foundation

The SCF is a charitable company and the only non-government organisation representing crofting. Working to develop, promote and encourage crofting. Representing and safeguarding the interests of crofters, their families and communities, their cultural heritage and their legislative rights.

Young Farmers Clubs Of Ulster

There are 76 Clubs throughout Northern Ireland linked to 300 South of the border plus 101 in Scotland and 850 in England and Wales.

Scottish Young Farmers

Dive into our organisation and realise your own potential, anbition & success. Participate in as many competitions & activities as possible and feel a part of our organisation.

United Dairy Farmers Limited

The largest farmer-owned co-operative society in Northern Ireland. In 1997/98 United bought 924 million litres of milk from its 3,800 members, and sold the milk through a computerised auction to customers, mainly in Northern Ireland.

S.B.A.D.S.

Steeple Bumpstead Agricultural Discussion Society draws members from Essex, Suffolk, and Cambridgeshire.

TFA Welcomes Sir Don Curry’s Support for County Farms 14/11/08
The Tenant Farmers Association has welcomed and endorsed Sir Don Curry’s address to the Annual General Meeting of the Association of Chief Estates Surveyors and Property Managers in Local Government.

Review of Agriculture Subsidy Appeals Procedure in Scotland 05/11/08
NFU Scotland has warmly welcomed the recommendations of an independent review into the Agriculture Subsidy Appeals Procedure in Scotland.

NFU Scotland Back on European Stage 02/10/08
NFU Scotland are back in Europe representing the interests of Scotland’s farmers and crofters ahead of crucial decisions on the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP), due to be taken this autumn.

SAC Student Appointed SAYFC Member of the Year 2008 15/07/08
SAC student, Sally Wilson from Berwickshire, has been appointed Member of the Year, 2008 by the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC).

SAC Sponsored SAYFC Stage at Royal Highland Show 11/06/08
SAC and the Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) have announced that they will once again be working together at the 2008 Royal Highland Show.

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