09/07/2008 - NFU Scotland Calls for Clarity in Biofuels Debate NFU Scotland is calling for clarity and sensible discussion as the biofuels debate rages on.

03/07/2008 - Anger as DEFRA Drives on with Cost-Dumping Agenda NFU Scotland has today said that any talks with Defra on sharing the cost and responsibility for animal health issues are a complete waste of time for Scotland. The comments come following a final meeting of a UK consultative forum which NFUS believes has been anything but a consultation.

03/07/2008 - Union Urges Greater Vigilance to Prevent Farm Thefts NFU Scotland is urging its members to show extra vigilance to help prevent farm thefts after the Union’s own President was targeted.

01/07/2008 - Union Submits Strong Views on Future of Less Favoured Area Support NFU Scotland has provided a robust response to the European Commission consultation on the designation of ‘intermediate’ Less Favoured Areas (LFAs) across the European Union.

01/07/2008 - EID Plans Will Force Sheep Farmers out of Sector, Industry Tells Hilary Benn A delegation representing sheep farmers, livestock auctioneers and meat processors met Secretary of State Hilary Benn in London yesterday (Mon) and reinforced the fact that Electronic Identification and individual movement recording of sheep will drive farmers out of the industry.

30/06/2008 - Union Urges MPs to Support Fuel Amendment The cost of fuel, a significant constituent of which is tax in the form of VAT and duty, is jeopardising the future sustainability of Scotland's primary production and transport sectors, at the same time as exacerbating food price inflation, which is affecting every household in the country.

27/06/2008 - Vaccine Decision Drives Forward Scottish Strategy NFU Scotland has welcomed the announcement that the Scottish Government has placed its order for Bluetongue vaccine and that the nation’s strategy for dealing with this devastating livestock disease continues to move forward.

26/06/2008 - Tagging Petition Now on European Agenda The fight for a more appropriate, cost-effective and practical way of identifying and recording the movements of Scotland’s sheep flock has moved on to the European agenda with the backing of almost 6000 Scottish farmers.

26/06/2008 - FMD Review Provides Platform for Progress NFU Scotland has welcomed the publication of the review into Scotland’s handling of the 2007 Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak and has heralded the recommendations as a platform for progress on Scotland’s preparedness to face any future animal disease outbreaks.

25/06/2008 - Get Involved in Health Check Debate NFU Scotland is urging its membership to get involved in the debate that will shape the future delivery of agricultural support in Scotland.

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