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Report shows that crofting is a valuable asset to Scotland
WEB7 hours ago · SCF chair, Jonathan Hedges said “This report evidences and underlines the importance of crofting to Scotland and strengthens the case for ensuring that crofters are supported appropriately for the wealth of public benefit that crofting delivers. Every £1 of public investment in crofting generates £13 GVA for the Scottish economy.”.
Higher than expected demand for share of £20m farm funding
WEB9 hours ago · More than 800 farm business have applied for a share of over £20 million from two support schemes. In April, The Deputy First Minister with responsibility for Rural Affairs, Huw Irranca-Davies, confirmed two funding schemes to support investment in on farm infrastructure, which will help to improve soil, air and water quality, build resilience ...
Scottish Government unveils new policies impacting agriculture
WEBApr 19, 2024 · The Scottish Government’s suite of new policies have been announced at Holyrood in full. Tier 2 of the agriculture future support framework will be important for delivering outcomes for climate and nature. Following the First Minister’s announcement in February that the funding for Tiers 1 and 2 will constitute at least 70% of the overall ...
Scotland slashed agriculture emissions by 11.9% since 1990
WEBJun 21, 2024 · Scotland’s agriculture emissions fell by 11.9%, equivalent to one million tonne of carbon dioxide (1.0 MtCO2e), between 1990 and 2022. The agriculture emissions figure featured in the Scottish Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Statistics 2022 published on Tuesday, June 18. Between 1990 and 2022, there was a …
Scotland’s beef cow numbers fall by 8,400 | The Scottish Farmer
WEB5 days ago · MORE NEWS | Beef industry experts react to news of beef suckler decline MORE NEWS | Farming giant Sir John Campbell passes away Last year alone, 1200 cows disappeared from the north-east of Scotland, and Nairnshire lost 20% of their beef herd. Whilst Scotland’s flagship beef industry laments the declining numbers of cows, the independent body set up by the UK Government to advise on hitting ...
Changes to farm support coming down into place next year
WEBJul 25, 2024 · Changes coming down the line for support payments. Scottish farmers are facing a raft of changes to the support payment system in 2025. In an announcement by the Scottish Government plus a letter to all support claimants which sets out areas which are being changes. However overall the government …
The premier event uniting farmers, experts, and enthusiasts
WEBNov 21, 2023 · AgriScot stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of Scottish agriculture, serving as a premier event that brings together farmers, industry experts, and enthusiasts to celebrate and promote the advancements in the agricultural sector. Over the years, AgriScot has evolved into a vital platform for …
Scottish farming plans 2025: full of promises, short on facts
WEBSep 12, 2024 · Peatland in Scotland: Caught between conservation and bureaucracy. The Scottish Government (or Riaghaltus na h-Alba) sent us farmers a letter in July about Support in 2025. Long on pious intent and verbiage – short on facts. A rather muddled and ramshackle effort in truth. There is lots about farming peatland and how it …