NFUS in the news - round up of latest press coverage

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July 2008

No decision yet over devolved administrations’ bid to control own spending - Animal-health budget split talks continue - Press and Journal
NFU Scotland has, meanwhile, renewed its objections to what it says is cost dumping by Defra on industry as opposed to a genuine cost and responsibility debate.

Sky's the limit as Scotland's fight to save planet wins global support - Scotsman
NFU Scotland said of the 80 per cent target: "This appears to be overly ambitious and may put the Scottish economy and agricultural industry at a disadvantage.

Security warning after farmers’ leader targeted by fuel thieves - Press and Journal
Mr McLaren last night acknowledged how fortunate he had been but urged farmers who see or hear anything suspicious to call the police.

NFU unhappy as sheep movement rules are delayed - Press and Journal
NFU Scotland chief executive James Withers said the exemption failed completely to address the real issue that individual recording was a step too far for the Scottish sheep industry.

Green light for compost use - Waste declared safe for spreading on farmland - Press and Journal
NFU Scotland vice-president Nigel Miller said: “These changes mark a sensible first step forward to allow certain soil improvers to be used on farm in a safe and responsible way"

Age-old practices condemned in report - FAWC concerns over ‘mutilation’ of lambs - Press and Journal
NFU Scotland chief executive James Withers believed there had already been a “sensible debate” on both issues in Scotland.

NFU Scotland urging extra vigilance after fuel thefts - Herald
NFU Scotland is urging extra vigilance to help prevent farm thefts after the union's own president was targeted.

NFUS voices fears of Defra 'cost-dumping' - Scotsman
Recent talks on this topic are seen by NFU Scotland (NFUS) as a "waste of time".

Plea to secure £61million of LFA aid - Minister and NFU stress need for support to continue as consultation closes on shake-up plan
NFU Scotland bluntly told Eurocrats there was no need to reclassify the LFA and that it should restore several entry qualifications such as remoteness, low service provision and distance to market to the rules.

Government does the groundwork - New soil strategy for Scotland launched as Europe ponders revamped plan - Press and Journal
NFU Scotland stressed the role farmers had in both managing soils to mitigate the impact of climate change and in producing food to feed the nation.

Urging EU to keep Scots LFA status - Courier
NFUS also said yesterday that it believed the current system of LFA is effective in delivering its objectives.

Farmers united in anger at Brussels diktats - Scotsman
James Withers, the chief executive of NFU Scotland, said: "The secretary of state is well aware of our level of concern.

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