Applications for Ā£14m Fund to Open in July A new flexible grants scheme offering farmers and crofters capital investment will open next month, Rural Affairs Secretary…
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Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming. Farmers and crofters will benefit from Ā£20 million additional capital support this year and Ā£26…
Chancellor’s Decisions Betray Lack of Understanding In the wake of last week’s Labour budget, Rachael Reeves appeared on the Laura Keunsberg show last Sunday morning. One…
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation Fund Grants Awarded Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than Ā£300,000…
Early Payment to 11,500+ Businesses Scottish farming businesses will see support payments start to reach their bank accounts this week with initial payments worth approximately Ā£243…
Supporting Sustainable Farming & Crofting Legislation to support Scotlandās rural economy and communities has passed Stage 1 in Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the principles…
Funding Farming to Help Tackle Climate Change More than Ā£7 million has been awarded to 517 rural businesses in 2023 from the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS). …
Support for Women & Young People in Agriculture Funding of over Ā£500,000 will help women and young people develop new agricultural skills and further their careers…
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…
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…