National Farmers Union of Scotland
The National Farmers' Union of Scotland is an organisation that promotes and protects the interests of the country's farming industry. It was formed in 1913, and has approximately 10,000 members who are farmers, crofters and others involved in Scottish agriculture.
The union stood a candidate in the Ross by-election, 1918, T. Preece; he took 35.4% of the votes cast, but was not elected.[1]
The current President is Allan Bowie.
See also
- Farm assurance in Scotland
- Farmers' Union of Wales
- Irish Farmers' Association
- National Farmers Union of England and Wales
- Ulster Farmers Union
References
- ↑ Craig, F. W. S. (1975). Minor Parties in British By-elections, 1885-1974. London: Macmillan Press. p. 56.
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