“We are working hard to provide as much certainty to support farmers and crofters as we can. This money will provide a welcome cash injection to businesses and the wider rural economy. “
Payments For Less Favoured Area Status Being Made
CAP funding of £300million on its way to Scottish Farmers
“I can confirm that the first tranche of 2018 Basic Payment, Greening and Young Farmer payments has now begun.”
Tariffs and Border Checks on Goods After Brexit
Not only is this chaotic situation worrying for citizens but it is calamitous for business as the uncertainty makes preparing for Brexit almost impossible.
Olive Farming : Rooted in Time and Tradition
‘Olive farming is about heritage, it’s not just about money. We inherit this land from our parents and we give it to our children.’ Belal Eid, Jorat Amra Cooperative
Farm for Sale on Eday, Orkney
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Food For Thought For Orkney’s Farmers
“Much of my previous working life was with large corporations and to me much of Roddy’s talk was familiar territory.”
“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.
Scotland: Towards a Carbon Neutral Future
There will also be established a Scottish National Investment Bank with a central mission to support a ‘ transition to a carbon-neutral economy.’
Highlands & Islands MSPs Urged to Support Draft Scottish Budget
Derek Mackay MSP, Finance Secretary in the Scottish Government has announced plans to deliver £580 million through the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) for as long as it applies to Scotland.
Farming Matters: Enter the Zone
“How wretched is the person who hangs on by the favours of the powerful” (Robert Burns)
