Gemma Cooper

Head of Policy for National Farmers Union of Scotland. Passionate about farming & the countryside. All views my own 🌱

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

“Scotland’s future depends on productive, sustainable farming and crofting - now parties must turn promises into practical policies that deliver food security, climate progress, and thriving rural communities.”

Read more here: https://t.co/6KAqELSV3B

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

Despite months of urging and engagement, the Government is pressing ahead with harmful changes to Inheritance Tax that threaten the future of family farms across Scotland.

#Budget2025 #InheritanceTax #NFUS2025

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

🌾Harvest is the highlight of the arable year and a sunny day always brings a real buzz. That said with current prices, this crop will be lucky to break even….It will be interesting to see what the upcoming arable supply chain fairness review brings. @NFUStweets

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

📍So much hard work goes into making a difference for our NFUS members. Sometimes it’s good to stop and admire the view! ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

🚜 Our 2025 Success Report is out now!
💷 £46m funding reinstated.
🥩 Defending livestock production.
🛒 Shaping food policy with #ShelfWatch.

Real wins for Scottish farming & crofting – see the results: https://t.co/q1BvLrlrCU

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

🌱Great to see the FFIS launched. This is a new way of providing targeted capital funding for the sector & should help investment and innovation whilst also informing future support schemes. 🌱

[Scottish Rural Network @scotruralnet]

📢@scotgov has launched a new capital grant – the Future Farming Investment Scheme.

It offers upfront funding up to 100% of the capital investment costs for agricultural businesses to help improve environmental performance & overall business efficiency.

https://t.co/tYh2Pj5kcU

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Biblical rain here in East Lothian tonight. Our weather patterns do feel more extreme & we don’t have great water storage capacity on farms in Scotland. Investment in infrastructure to capture rainfall like this will be key going forward for better business resilience 🌾

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

@MrDMNicholson @NFUStweets It really was!

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Tremendous Haddington Show today. Sunny skies, lots to see & do & a very busy @NFUStweets & NFU Mutual show stand.

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Another year, another action packed Highland Show for @NFUStweets .Vast amount of member, stakeholder & political engagement across the four days. Big focus on retail engagement, particularly in light of recent announcements on imports. But always more to do! 💪

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Our new member referral scheme is an amazing opportunity for members to save on their subscription whilst bolstering the strength of the Union. ⬇️⬇️⬇️

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

💥 LAUNCHING TODAY: NFUS Member Referral Scheme!

Know a farmer or crofter who would benefit as an NFU Scotland member?

Our brand-new referral scheme now allows you to recommend NFUS in exchange for huge savings! https://t.co/aqO2U9Y7Kk

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

NFU Scotland has written to all eight retailers included in #ShelfWatch, outlining the following specific areas where we would like to see action:.

#SupportScottish 🤝

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#ScottishProduce #ScotlandFood #NFUS2025

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

@amcarmichaelMP Well spotted 😆

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

📍Solidarity from UK farming unions in Brussels this week @UKFarmingUnions Key policy like IHT discussed-focus on upcoming UK/EU summit on SPS➡️key to easing post-Brexit red tape on UK exports. @NFUStweets @UFUpresident @uppernisbet @ProagriLtd @AledNfu @DavidatWestons

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

🌱We are recruiting for a brand new role in our policy team. This is an excellent opportunity for a talented individual -developing policy on a range important of land use issues. Pls RT and get in touch for more info🌱

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

We are #hiring for Policy Manager: Climate, Land & Business 💼👇

Leading on these remits, the role is pivotal in shaping & influencing legislation around critical issues including land use change, species management & climate change.

Click to apply 👇 https://t.co/lMiFM5Og6J

[National Farmers' Union @NFUtweets]

The 4 UK farming unions have said that the government must #BackBritishFarming & stand up for UK agriculture in trade negotiations with the US. The warning comes amid reports of a potential trade deal to avoid reciprocal tariffs from 2 April.

Read more👉https://t.co/8STNHMD1J9

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Great to speak at the latest graduation for @saos_agri_coops Growing Tomorrow’s Leaders course in support of 3 of our talented @NFUStweets team. Collaboration, innovation & leadership certainly needed to help our industry embrace current challenges. 💪

[Alistair Carmichael MP @amcarmichaelMP]

Delighted to have the backing of @NFUtweets and @NFUStweets for the Food Supply Chain Fairness Bill - I have been enormously grateful to the farmers' unions and other rural organisations for their support and advice in crafting the Bill.

https://t.co/ycn0Nsn7QR

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

And with FMD now confirmed in Hungary today, John's message on import controls and biosecurity is given fresh importance.

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Back from an action-packed few days in Brussels with @NFUStweets Andrew Connon-thanks @UKFarmingUnions. Great to see @DavidatWestons @AledNfu & @UFUpresident . Unprecedented challenge facing UK farmers & a united front from the top teams has never been more vital. 🚜🌱💪

[Gemma Cooper @NFUSGemma]

Fresh from London and now to Brussels, for new @NFUStweets President Andrew Connon as he attends his first @COPACOGECA Praesidium. As the largest trading partner of the UK, relations on EU issues remains important for the farming unions.