News NFU Scotland has met with pesticide manufacturer United Phosphorus Ltd (UPL) to map out the short and long term availability of Scotland’s main bracken control product, Asulam.
30/09/2011
News The Scottish dairy industry has been boosted by the announcement that the farmer-owned business Milk Link is to make a £20 million investment in its Lockerbie creamery, turning it in to the largest milk-processing site in Scotland.
29/09/2011
News NFU Scotland has asked Scottish Government to consider a new approach to flock inspections that could see official visits fit around routine gatherings planned by the producer.
28/09/2011
News Sausages, burgers, lorne sausage and dry cure bacon are just some of the new products that the re-opened Mull abattoir and processing plant is preparing for its customers.
27/09/2011
News An NFU Scotland request to the Scottish Government for Nitrate Vulnerable Zone (NVZ) rules to be relaxed to recognise the prolonged period of wet weather has received the response that no flexibility is possible.
26/09/2011
News NFU Scotland’s top team is back in Brussels this week as discussions on reform of the Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) continue to gather momentum.
21/09/2011
News The key product used by Scottish hill farmers in the battle to control the invasive spread of bracken on hill ground has lost an appeal in Europe today (20 September) and will therefore lose its required approval for use.
20/09/2011
News NFU Scotland is calling on the Scottish Government to preserve the nation's growing reputation for animal health and welfare (AHW) by ensuring existing and future initiatives remain appropriately funded.
19/09/2011
News A number of farmers in Rural Priorities schemes may be facing substantial financial losses as the result of simple administrative errors or poorly provided Scottish Government guidance.
14/09/2011
News Scottish industry representatives have called on the Scottish Government to ensure a balanced approach is taken to policies promoting bio-energy and emission reduction, to ensure they do not impact on other priorities such as food production.
14/09/2011