“I would encourage all eligible farmers, crofters and land managers to accept this offer to enable us to get your payment out to you as soon as possible.”
Loans Offered to Scottish Farmers to Offset Brexit Impact
A piece of what’s already ours
“The importance of Scotland taking bold steps towards a better future has never felt so urgent. “
Breeding Cattle to Produce less Methane
A single cow on average produces between 70 and 120 kg of methane per year
Some Thoughts From The Highland Show
By Alec Ross I’m just back from the Highland Show. I don’t know how or who decides these things, but after the attempted Union Jack rebrand of black pudding and whisky last […]
Scottish Farming & Food Production Working Group Looks to the Future for the Industry
The Scottish Government has announced a working group on farming and food production.
Support for Women Farmers & Crofters
“I am pleased to announce the launch of three pilot training programmes aimed at empowering women to be the best they can be”
The Future for Farming and Fishing in Orkney
Orkney has seen industries come and industries go. Throughout all of this boom and bust the two sectors which have remained constant are farming and fishing.
An open letter to the FM of Scotland
“there comes a point when we have to stop asking permission”
Threat to Farming Highlighted by SNP in EU Election Campaign
“A vote for the SNP is a vote to make clear Scotland says No to Brexit and to protect Scottish farming.”
Payments For Less Favoured Area Status Being Made
“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. “
