Welfare of Animals During Transport

by SCF | Nov 9, 2007 | News Archive

From 5th of January 2008 farmers hauling their own stock and professional hauliers on journeys over 65km will need to hold a Certificate of competence issued by an independent body. Certificate can be obtained by sitting multiple choice test. Registration for tests...

FMD Compensation a Good Start

by SCF | Oct 25, 2007 | News Archive

FMD COMPENSATION PACKAGE A GOOD START The announcement yesterday of a compensation scheme for sheep producers affected by the recent Foot and Mouth Disease outbreak was welcomed by the Scottish Crofting Foundation. Speaking after the statement made in Parliament by...

Bull Scheme Underway

by SCF | Oct 22, 2007 | News Archive

CALL FOR INFORMATION TO GET BULL SCHEME DEBATE UNDERWAYThe Scottish Crofting Foundation has written to the Crofters Commission asking for information on the options for the future of the bull hire scheme.Speaking at the SCF Annual Gathering in Dingwall last month...

SCF Dismayed at Outcome of Meeting

by SCF | Oct 17, 2007 | News Archive

CROFTING FOUNDATION ‘DISMAYED BUT NOT SURPRISED’ AT OUTCOME OF LONDON MEETING.The Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF) today expressed its disappointment at the failure of UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn to make any offer of compensation to...

SCF Seek Compensation

by SCF | Oct 16, 2007 | News Archive

CROFTING FOUNDATION SEEKS FOOT AND MOUTH COMPENSATIONThe Scottish Crofting Foundation (SCF) was today hoping for a positive result from a meeting between industry leaders, MPs and UK Environment Secretary Hilary Benn held this evening (Tuesday) in London. This meeting...

Petition for compensation for Farmers

by SCF | Oct 15, 2007 | News Archive

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Call on the government to provide financial compensation to all farmers who suffer financial loss as a result of the government restrictions of movement of animals which are a consequence of the lapse in...