Applications for £14m Fund to Open in July A new flexible grants scheme offering farmers and crofters capital investment will open next month, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has announced.
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Regional food fund backs small business in Angus Graeme has welcomed new Scottish Government funding to support small food and drink business in Angus, particularly Carnoustie, through the latest round
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 clear takeaway from this
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 £243 million. The Scottish Government
Legislation to Improve Protection for Wildlife Scotland’s wildlife will benefit from increased protection thanks to a new law passed by the Scottish Parliament. The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill
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). Overall, £27m will be
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 within the farming sector.
£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 in parts of Scotland
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 communities. The 2023/24 Programme
First Minister Publishes First Programme for Government Plans to reduce poverty, deliver economic growth, tackle climate change and provide high quality public services will be central to First Minister Humza
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