Agri Politics
Govt provides certainty to horticulture & poultry businesses
The government has underlined its commitment to horticulture and poultry sectors by confirming the visa allocation for the Seasonal Worker...
Government
Environment
8 projects receive £272k through Scottish Climate Engagement Fund
8 projects will receive support through Scotland’s Climate Engagement Fund, with funding totalling £272,000, the government has said. Community workshops,...
Agri-Business
Scottish govt must 'seize the moment' following passing of agri bill - SLE
The Scottish government must “seize the moment” and deliver for Scottish farming following the passing of the new Agriculture and...
Agri Politics
Scottish agriculture bill will 'allow for a framework of payments'
The Scottish government has said the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill will “allow for a framework of payments that...
Agri-Business
Scottish stakeholder group formed to 'influence' agri-policy
Organisations in agriculture, primary food production and land management in Scotland have formalised a stakeholder group to come together as...
Environment
Feedback brings govt to court over 'failure' to reduce meat and dairy
The environmental campaign group, Feedback, has taken the government to court over what it claims as a “failure” to ensure...
Government
Scotland to improve healthcare in rural areas with new National Centre
The launch of a new National Centre in Scotland will reduce health inequalities and improve the delivery of healthcare services...
Government
Scottish govt allocates £5m in funds for nature networks development
The Scottish government has today (Friday, September 8) announced £5 million in funding for its councils to develop nature networks...
Government
Scottish agriculture must 'forge its own path' post-Brexit
The Scottish government has published new research to help develop an approach to Scottish agricultural policy – stating that the...
Agri-Business
Scottish agri projects receive £240k in funding
Agricultural development projects aimed at tackling climate change have received funding worth more than £240,000, the Scottish government announced today...
Rural Life
Scottish snare ban would be a ‘crippling blow’ – SLE
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has said the Scottish government’s intention to introduce a snare ban would deliver a “crippling...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers to receive payments up to £1,250 to review herd health
Farmers can receive up to £1,250 in payments over two years to support a review of their flock or herd...
Agri-Business
Farmers may have a 'mountain to climb' this winter - NSA
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has said farmers may have a “mountain to climb” this winter due to continued “extreme...
Other
Hartpury College receives £2.4m in funds for post-GCSE ag courses
Hartpury College is set to receive a total of £2.4 million for the development of facilities and the purchase of...
Environment
Scotland launches plan to control bird flu in wild birds
The Scottish government has today (Friday, August 11) published a new response plan to deal with the issues posed by...
Agri-Business
VetPartners calls for minimum milk price for dairy farmers
Members of the veterinary group VetPartners are calling for greater government support for UK dairy farmers in the form of...
Agri-Business
Aberdeenshire Council launches rural communities fund
Aberdeenshire Council has launched its Rural Communities Challenge Fund 2023/2024 and applications are now being accepted. The scheme delivers funding...
Environment
Scotland signs MoU with Brittany for offshore renewables
The Scottish government has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the French region of Brittany relating to the offshore...
