New NFU Scotland president Published: 17:00, 13 February 2021
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New NFU Scotland president Martin Kennedy. Picture: Ian R Fleming
Perthshire farmer Martin Kennedy takes over one of the top jobs in Scottish agriculture after being elected the 63rd president of NFU Scotland.
Mr Kennedy, who has been a vice-president at the union since 2017, was elected unopposed today (Friday) during an NFU virtual council meeting in Glasgow.
The new vice presidents are Andrew Connon, of North Quilquox, Ythanbank, Ellon, and Robin Traquair, Wellington Farm, Millerhill, Dalkeith, a cousin of Caithness farmer, James Traquair, Geiselittle, Thurso.