Supporting Sustainable Farming & Crofting Legislation to support Scotland’s rural economy and communities has passed Stage 1 in Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the principles…
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Funding Farming to Help Tackle Climate Change More than £7 million has been awarded to 517 rural businesses in 2023 from the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS). …
Improve Access to Healthy, Locally Produced Food Ensuring everyone in Scotland can access nutritious, sustainable food is at the heart of new plans to transform the…
£100,000 of funding from the Scottish Government has been confirmed to help local projects promote food products from their region and establish new markets. Graeme Dey…
Support for Women & Young People in Agriculture Funding of over £500,000 will help women and young people develop new agricultural skills and further their careers…
£1.8m to Repair Damaged Flood Banks Scottish Government funding worth £1.8 million will support farmers impacted by recent floods. Those affected by severe flooding this autumn…
Housing & Healthcare Boost Among Commitments Graeme has welcomed the First Minister’s Programme for Government as an important demonstration of the SNP’s commitment to Scotland’s rural…
Success of Starter Farm Initiative Participants in a programme designed to encourage new entrants into farming have commented on its successes. An evaluation of the Scottish…
Monitoring Supply Chain to Build Resilience The Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has written to the Prime Minister calling for detail of the announcements made by…
New Payment Scheme to Support Animal Health & Welfare Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced a new payment scheme for farmers and crofters to improve…