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
1918 Ross by-election
The 1918 Ross by-election was held on 4 May 1918. The by-election was held due to the incumbent Conservative MP, Percy Clive, being killed in action in the First World War. It was won by the Conservative candidate Charles Pulley
Sir Charles ...
, T. Preece; he took 35.4% of the votes cast, but was not elected.
The current president is Andrew McCornick.
See also
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Farm assurance in Scotland
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Farmers' Union of Wales
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Irish Farmers' Association
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National Farmers Union of England and Wales
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Ulster Farmers Union
References
External links
Official website
1913 establishments in Scotland
Business organisations based in Scotland
Organisations based in Edinburgh
Organizations established in 1913
Farmers' organizations
Agricultural organisations based in Scotland
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