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07 September 10 - Farming is Pivotal in Wildlife Bill Delivery Says NFUS
NFU Scotland believes the final shape of the landmark wildlife bill being developed in Scotland must support sustainable economic activity in the countryside and reflect the pivotal role that agriculture will play in securing its effective delivery.
07 September 10 - Scottish Farmers Lead The Climate Change Charge
Scottish farmers are delivering on their commitment to produce more food while impacting less on the environment according to the latest greenhouse gas emission figures from the Scottish Government.
03 September 10 - NFUS Issues Reminder on Double Tagging Rules
NFU Scotland is reminding farmers of the rules regarding the tagging of store lambs. As the autumn markets get under way, it has been noticeable that a number of farmers are bringing store lambs to market with a double tag as standard. In many cases, a single electronic slaughter tag may be all that is required, avoiding unnecessary double tagging.
27 August 10 - Help to Deal with Transport Trauma
As harvest in Scotland gets into full swing, NFU Scotland is encouraging all those taking agricultural vehicles, trailers and equipment on the road to make sure they are ‘up to speed’ on the complex and, at times confusing transport rules.
25 August 10 - Union Calls for Costs to be Factor in Milk Price Talks
NFU Scotland is demanding that all processors and retailers factor the surge in production costs into consideration when considering milk prices to be paid to farmers this coming autumn and winter.
24 August 10 - UK Unions Call for Immediate Beef Price Rise
Livestock chairmen from the UK farming Unions of Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland are warning that the long term sustainability of UK beef production is being threatened by the continuing low beef price.
20 August 10 - Pig and Poultry Buyers Must Cover Higher Feed Costs
NFU Scotland is calling on the food chain for a rapid response to the significant increase in feed costs being faced by Scotland’s pig and poultry farmers.
18 August 10 - Cautious Welcome for Forestry Pilot
NFU Scotland has given a conditional welcome to a new pilot from Forestry Commission Scotland (FCS) that aims to increase tree cover across the country by creating new woodlands in partnership with farmers.
18 August 10 - No Change to NFUS Office Bearer Terms
Following consultation with its local branches, NFU Scotland will not be proposing any changes to the rules concerning how long its President or Vice-Presidents can serve in office.
18 August 10 - Growers Told Not to Gamble on Cereals Profitability
With higher grain prices hitting the headlines, NFU Scotland has called on growers not to gamble with the market and risk losing out on much needed revenue.
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