The initial £80 million will be distributed to support active farming, with a focus on those who farm in marginal uplands, hill farms and island areas.
Maree Todd: Delighted that Farmers & Crofters are to get their convergence funding at last
Young People Highlight Opportunities of Island Life
“it’s heartening to see island renewal projects being led by young people”
Continuity of Medical Supplies: A Personal Viewpoint
There have been many posts on social media recently from people having difficulty obtaining their usual medications from pharmacies across Scotland.
EU Elections: The View from Germany
“EU parliament campaign posts are still centred on lifestyle “Peace”“security” “cohesion” the slogans”
Scots Returning from the EU Face UK Immigration Rules for Family Members
“Scots who want to return to Scotland from elsewhere in the EU should be able to bring their families with them, no matter how much they earn.”
Why Voting in the EU Elections is Important
You have 1 vote. Scotland is one ‘region’ and your 1 vote will be added to all the others. Political parties will have a list of candidates and the number of MEPs elected for each party will be based on the number of votes cast for that party in the whole of Scotland.
“Using the Time Wisely?”
It was back on June 23rd 2016 that the UK voted in the EU referendum with a turnout of 72.2%.
Importing from the EU After Brexit: Updated Advice
The UK may be leaving the EU this Friday, 12th of April and it also may be with No Deal. If this happens the UK Government has issued advice to those wishing to import good from EU countries.
“A no deal Brexit is by far the biggest threat to farming and to our successful food and drink sector.”
Fergus Ewing, the Rural Economy Secretary in the Scottish Government, has called on the UK Government to financially compensate Scottish farmers who will be hit extremely hard if there is a No Deal Brexit.
Fisheries After Brexit
As the prospect of a no deal Brexit , 29th of March, looms ever closer The Orkney News takes another look at fisheries.
