* promote and protect the interests of the Scottish farming industry,
* influence government, the public and consumers to that end, and
* assist its members to meet the needs of customers. “
“A fresh outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in livestock imported to the UK, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said.
“The disease, which can be fatal to animals such as cows and sheep, was identified in 18 cattle on premises near Bishop Auckland, County Durham…” (continues; see link to Glasgow Herald for rest of the article).
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East Lothian Young Farmers
NFU Scotland
“The purpose of NFU Scotland is to:
* promote and protect the interests of the Scottish farming industry,
* influence government, the public and consumers to that end, and
* assist its members to meet the needs of customers. “
from The Herald
“New outbreak of bluetongue found”
“A fresh outbreak of bluetongue has been detected in livestock imported to the UK, the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has said.
“The disease, which can be fatal to animals such as cows and sheep, was identified in 18 cattle on premises near Bishop Auckland, County Durham…” (continues; see link to Glasgow Herald for rest of the article).
MSP in call for more support for farmers
“AN MSP has called for more support for farmers in East Lothian and the south of Scotland.”
For full article go to: http://edinburghnews.scotsman.com/eastlothian/MSP-in-call-for-more.4468064.jp