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03 February 12 - Industry Award Recognises Exceptional Contribution

A Perthshire farmer who has helped shape and deliver key agricultural services to the Scottish farming industry has received the prestigious Ed Rainy Brown Memorial Award in recognition of his work.

02 February 12 - New Generation to Take The Platform at Union’s AGM

Representatives of NFU Scotland’s New Generation group will lead the debate on what Scotland’s future farmers need when they take the platform at the Union’s forthcoming AGM and annual dinner in St Andrews.

31 January 12 - Scottish Farmers Can Shape Future of CAP

Scotland’s farmers are being presented with another opportunity to help shape the future of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) as the Scottish Government launches its consultation on the EU Commission’s proposals for the Policy today (Tuesday 31 January).

31 January 12 - Output Growth Highlight of Farm Income Figures

NFU Scotland has welcomed the growth in Scottish farm output but points out that rising input costs and the continued importance of public support are important features of the Scottish Farm Income Estimates for 2011, published by the Scottish Government today (Tuesday, 31 January).

30 January 12 - Union Calls for Support Payment Flexibility

NFU Scotland has written to the Scottish Government calling for a more flexible payment system to be factored into future support payment arrangements.

23 January 12 - Happy Lantern-Free Chinese New Year

NFU Scotland has joined farming organisations across the UK in wishing well all those who celebrate the Chinese New Year, which officially begins today (Monday 23 January), but has urged all those taking part to resist the temptation to light ‘sky lanterns’ as part of the festivities.

17 January 12 - EU Must Learn From Laying Cage Ban Say Pig Producers

NFU Scotland has met EU Commission animal welfare staff asking that lessons be learned from the debacle that surrounded recent laying hen legislation ahead of the deadline for implementation of similar welfare-driven rules on sow stalls at the end of 2012.

16 January 12 - Scottish Sector Watching Proposed Dairy Deal

NFU Scotland has had discussions with representatives of the East Kilbride-based milk processor Robert Wiseman Dairies after confirmation that the company is subject to a bid from Müller Dairy (UK).

13 January 12 - Ian Steps Back into NFUS Regional Manager Role

NFU Scotland has welcomed back Ian Wilson to the post of Regional Manager. Previously Regional Manager for the Highlands, Ian will now take on an expanded role that also includes Orkney and Shetland.

12 January 12 - NFUS Welcomes Open Dialogue with Defra on CAP

NFU Scotland has welcomed renewed open dialogue with Defra and the UK Government following a visit by Defra Secretary of State Caroline Spelman and Scottish Secretary Michael Moore to NFUS President Nigel Miller’s farm at Stow in the Scottish Borders.