Environment
SLE expresses concern over Scottish deer management proposals
Scottish Land & Estates (SLE) has expressed concern around the creation of NatureScot’s Deer Management Nature Restoration Orders. The Scottish government...
Scotland
Environment
Scottish gov launches managing deer for nature consultation
The Scottish government has today (Friday, January 5) launched a managing deer for climate and nature consultation. The consultation seeks...
Environment
Scottish fly-tippers now face fines of £500
Fly-tipping offences in Scotland are now punishable by on-the-spot fines of £500 as new regulations come into force. The new...
Government
Latest Croft House Grant round provides £229k to 8 crofters
The latest round of the Scottish government’s Croft House Grant scheme has provided a total of £229,120 in funding between...
Agri-Business
Scottish government launches £180k small producers fund
The Scottish government has launched a small producers fund with the aim of helping small producers become more sustainable. The...
Agri Politics
Scottish Land Commission appoints new chair and 2 land commissioners
Parliamentary approval has been obtained for the proposed new chair and two land commissioners of the Scottish Land Commission (SLC)....
Beef
Beef farmers given 'late notice' for SSBSS closure - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said beef farmers’ application plans for the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme (SSBSS)...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers 'let down' by 2024/25 budget - NFUS
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has said that Scottish farmers have been “let down” by the government’s proposed...
Agri-Business
NFUS urges farmers to participate in business intentions survey
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) is urging farmers and crofters to participate in its 2024 business intentions survey....
Schemes
Deadline for suckler beef calf scheme fast approaching
Farmers with beef cows are reminded that applications to the Scottish Suckler Beef Scheme (SSBSS), which provides £40 million to...
Agri-Business
260,000 animals killed in Scotland every year for predator control - report
A report has revealed that around 260,000 animals are killed due to legal predator control practices in Scotland each year....
Sheep
Scotch Lamb goes global for St. Andrew's Day
The Middle East could prove a lucrative new market for Scottish sheep producers, with First Minister Humza Yousaf among the...
N.Ireland
Managing 650 breeding ewes on the Shetland Islands
Farming on the Shetland Islands is undoubtedly a challenge, but for one farmer it is a challenge he has successfully...
Beef
Weight data trials underway on beef farms in Scotland
Having the time to effectively use the information gathered from weighing cattle can be a challenge for farmers in Scotland,...
Agri-Business
NFU Scotland calls for £61 million through direct support top-ups
The National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS) has written to the deputy first minister to call for £61 million of...
Agri Politics
Scottish cabinet secretary calls for EU funds to be replaced
Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary, Mairi Gougeon, has written to Steve Barclay to call for EU funds to be replaced to...
Agri-Business
Scottish farmers affected by flooding to receive grants up to 30k
Farmers affected by severe flooding in parts of Scotland this autumn will be eligible to apply for grants of up...
Agri-Business
£500k in funding to help women and young people develop agri skills
The Scottish government has announced over £500,000 in funding to help women and young people develop new agricultural skills and...
