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.
Future of Farming & Crofting Debated in Scottish Parliament
CCTV to be Mandatory in All Abattoirs in Scotland
Legislation will be brought forward by the Scottish Government to make CCTV mandatory in all areas of abattoirs where live animals are present.
Farmers and Crofters in Scotland to Continue to Receive Financial Support from the Scottish Government
“LFASS is crucial for our hill farmers and crofters operating in some of our most remote and marginalised areas. “
Timetable for CAP Payments
The Scottish Government has published the timetable for when CAP payments will be made to farmers and crofters.
Christmas Day on a Farm
We get timely and necessary reminders of folk who have to work on Christmas Day.This little piece is about farmers .
Farm Diversification Funds Still Available
Orkney Islands Council still has funds available through the LEADER scheme for farm diversification.
Orkney Islands Council Makes Post Brexit Plans
“European funding has been of considerable importance to our islands over the past 40 years,”
Brexit Concerns Raised Over Scotland’s Successful Seed Potato Sector
“Scotland currently exports 13.5% of our marketed tonnage of seed potatoes to the EU, generating valuable income for our rural economy.”
How to Prepare if the UK Leaves the EU with No Deal: Farming
The UK will be a ‘Third Country’ after Brexit, March 29th 2019. This has considerable implications for Scotland’s successful Farming Industry.
“Strict controls in place to protect consumers from the risk of BSE” – Food Standards Scotland
“This is further proof that our surveillance system for detecting this type of disease is working.”
