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15 May 12 - Union Writes to Transport Secretary on the Future for Northern Isles Ferry Services

NFU Scotland has written to the Cabinet Secretary for Transport, Keith Brown, to voice its concerns over the future delivery of lifeline commercial ferry services to Orkney and Shetland.

11 May 12 - Spotlight on Milk Processors at Supply Chain Forum

NFU Scotland placed the spotlight firmly on the behaviour of milk processors when it sat down with Defra Minister Jim Paice at the Dairy Supply Chain Forum in London

10 May 12 - Groceries Adjudicator Bill Warmly Welcomed

NFU Scotland has warmly welcomed the UK Government’s long-awaited introduction of the Groceries Code Adjudicator Bill but has warned MPs not to bow to retailer bluster at the last hurdle and to establish a referee which has the power to oversee the Groceries Code effectively.

09 May 12 - UNION GIVES QUALIFIED BACKING TO COLLEGE MERGER PROPOSALS

NFU Scotland has given its qualified backing to the proposed merger of the Scottish Agricultural College (SAC) with the land-based colleges of Elmwood, Oatridge and Barony.

02 May 12 - Milk Price Cuts and Contractual Changes Highlight Need for Robust Dairy Code

NFU Scotland believes the savage milk price cuts and contractual changes imposed on Scottish dairy farmers in recent days is a stark reminder to politicians of the urgent need to secure a robust code of practice for the dairy sector.

02 May 12 - Crucial Form-Filling Deadline on the Horizon

NFU Scotland is reminding all farmers and crofters that crunch time is fast approaching for them to complete and submit their annual application form for Scotland’s various support schemes.

30 April 12 - International Conference Focuses on ‘Greening’ CAP

Scotland’s leading food and farming organisation, NFU Scotland is welcoming guests from across the EU’s northern Member States today (Monday 30 May) to discuss ways in which the next Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) can meet higher environmental standards and still deliver on food production and rural economic growth.

24 April 12 - UK's Farming Union Leaders Seriously Concerned by Attempts to Disadvantage UK Farmers

Farming union leaders in the UK have reacted with serious concern to reports that Government negotiators in Brussels are trying to give Member States the power to cut CAP direct payments by up to 20 per cent though a system which would replace voluntary modulation.

19 April 12 - NFUS Guide to the Edinburgh Greening Conference

NFU Scotland is holding a two-day international seminar to discuss the ‘greening’ of support payments delivered to farmers under the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). The seminar will take place at the Moredun Institute, Edinburgh on Monday, 30 April and Tuesday, 1 May 2012.

18 April 12 - Calf Scheme Figures Positive Signal for Beef Herd

NFU Scotland has welcomed confirmation that the number of beef calves securing payment under the Scottish Beef Calf Scheme (SBCS) has risen for the second year in a row and that monies paid out under the scheme will start to hit bank accounts next week.