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.
There will also be established a Scottish National Investment Bank with a central mission to support a ‘ transition to a carbon-neutral economy.’
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.
“How wretched is the person who hangs on by the favours of the powerful” (Robert Burns)
Fergus Ewing, Rural Economy Secretary in the Scottish Government confirmed that the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme will continue to be funded in Scotland to 80% in 2020.
Legislation will be brought forward by the Scottish Government to make CCTV mandatory in all areas of abattoirs where live animals are present.
“LFASS is crucial for our hill farmers and crofters operating in some of our most remote and marginalised areas. “
The Scottish Government has published the timetable for when CAP payments will be made to farmers and crofters.
We get timely and necessary reminders of folk who have to work on Christmas Day.This little piece is about farmers .
Orkney Islands Council still has funds available through the LEADER scheme for farm diversification.
