14,182 Businesses Receive Payment Support payments of more than £322 million will reach the accounts of Scottish farmers and crofters this week. As of 1 September, 77% of eligible Basic
14,182 Businesses Receive Payment Support payments of more than £322 million will reach the accounts of Scottish farmers and crofters this week. As of 1 September, 77% of eligible Basic
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.
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
Knowledge Transfer & Innovation Fund Grants Awarded Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than £300,000 in newly-announced grant support.
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
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
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 Government’s Starter Farm Initiative