the presidential contenders

Allan Bowie, St Andrews

“I strongly believe there is unfinished business to do, and I am looking for membership support to continue in this role.

“The challenges will continue to come down the track and I will continue to stand up to those challenges with the help of the team that is elected.

“I haven’t dropped the ball in my first term of office and I would hope my track record will speak for itself.”

Rob Livesey, Melrose

“I am keen to be that person who can ensure that we secure the best deal possible for Scottish agriculture for generations.

“We must pull together as an industry to do that, and I believe I have that ability to keep the industry united.

“If elected, I will work with the vice-presidents, and the whole of the NFU Scotland team, to keep the momentum going, and provide direct, strong and honest leadership – not just talking and seeing no actions.”

Andrew McCornick, Dumfries

“With Brexit and Article 50 being triggered in the coming months my priorities, if elected, will be to push for access to the single market allowing us to trade freely; obtaining greater certainty over funding that recognises our diverse farming and crofting.

“I will also be pressing for regulation that does not stifle and is proportionate and fair.”