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 the health and welfare of sheep and cattle, ahead of an address to the National Farmers Union Scotland annual
£3 million Boost for Community-Led Projects More than 180 projects across rural Scotland will receive grants ranging from several hundred pounds to £100,000, from the Rural & Island Communities Ideas into Action (RICIA) fund. Among the recipients in the latest round of funding is the
Project Ensuring Scotland is a World-Leader A programme to drive the economic growth of the agritourism sector in Scotland is set to receive more than £442,000. The programme will see the recruitment of four farms across Scotland, with the involvement of a wider circle of
£10 million in Grants Awarded Food and drink businesses across Scotland will benefit from a share of more than £10 million to improve supply-chain efficiency, increase production and run feasibility studies – with Angus’ Fairlie Farming Company among the recipients. 33 businesses, large and small,
Tailored Migration Solution Needed A proposal for a bespoke rural visa pilot scheme for Scotland, endorsed by the Scottish Parliament, has been published. This community-driven and employer-based migration proposal has been jointly developed by the Scottish Government, local authorities and key representatives from employers and
Funding for Sustainable Communities & Protecting the Environment Scotland’s budget underlines the Scottish Government’s commitment to rural and island communities and businesses. The 2022-23 budget will see more than £650 million in ongoing support across the rural economy in agriculture, fishing, and seafood. It forms
£1.5M for Community Groups Not-for-profit community groups in rural areas will soon be able to apply for funding of up to £50,000 to trial new and innovative ways to address local challenges and benefit from local opportunities. The Rural Communities “Ideas into Action” Fund is
Supporting a Sustainable Agriculture Transition Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has set out the next steps in reforming the agriculture sector in Scotland, and supporting farmers and crofters to cut emissions and produce sustainable, high quality food. Individuals representing land-based businesses – covering a range
New Mobile Mast Announced for Glen Clova Graeme has welcomed the announcement of a further £3.75 million Scottish Government investment to improve mobile coverage in some of the most rural parts of Scotland – including in his Angus South constituency. These areas, known as ‘Not
Graeme Speaks Up for Angus Sector Ahead of a crunch UK Cabinet trade meeting today, the SNP warned the Tory government against “ploughing ahead with its blatant betrayal” of Scotland’s farmers. As key government ministers went to discuss details of a proposed post-Brexit trade deal