Union appoints two new members to its team
Zoe Meldrum and Ruth Taylor have joined NFU Scotland as rural business policy adviser and climate change policy manager respectively.
The two additions to the policy team, based at the NFUS head office in Ingliston, are joining the union at an exciting time for the industry and their roles will be building on the already highly regarded lobbying work being done.
Climate change has become an increasingly important issue for Scotland’s farmers and crofters, and the union has reflected this with the hiring of Ruth Taylor policy manager.
Ruth joins NFU Scotland having spent the past two years at the Scottish Parliament, where she worked on environment and rural affairs issues.
Ruth has also worked abroad in China and received a degree in law from Glasgow University and a Master’s in International Law and Sustainable Development from Strathclyde University.
Ruth said: ‘I am delighted to be joining the team at an exciting time for Scottish agriculture. I look forward to contributing to NFU Scotland’s work on climate change and working to ensure that Scottish farmers and crofters are recognised for the work already being done to tackle climate change.’
Zoe’s position as rural business policy adviser covers another area prioritised by NFU Scotland and its members.
The role means Zoe will be directly involved with policy areas which affect NFUS members’ business and will aim to support them as much as possible.
Zoe grew up in the Scottish Borders and completed an undergraduate degree in Geology and Physical Geography and a Master’s in Environmental Protection and Management from Edinburgh University.
Zoe said: ‘Business functionality underpins all aspects of farming I am looking forward to supporting members. It is essential firms are empowered to adapt to ever-changing landscape.’