Scottish Government

Agriculture

Thursday 07/06/2012

Green light for tenant farming reforms [Agriculture]

Parliament passes Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Bill.

Wednesday 06/06/2012

Getting rid of red tape [Agriculture]

Scoping report highlights way forward for doing better in reducing farm bureaucracy.

Tuesday 29/05/2012

One potato, two potato… [Agriculture]

Scottish seed potato exports at record high.

Friday 18/05/2012

Consultation on controlling BVD [Agriculture]

Proposals to help farmers combat serious endemic cattle disease.

Thursday 17/05/2012

Grow Your Own [Agriculture]

Support for Scottish allotments and community growers

Tuesday 15/05/2012

Greening in the right direction [Agriculture]

Movement in key area of CAP reform is good first step says Lochhead.

Monday 14/05/2012

Wage increases for agricultural staff [Agriculture]

Scottish Agricultural Wages Board proposes wages increase

Sunday 29/04/2012

Striking the green balance [Agriculture]

Principle right, prescription wrong says Lochhead.

Friday 27/04/2012

CAP reform report published [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary responds to parliamentary committee report

Rural Payments Online [Agriculture]

Phone line open weekend ahead of May 15 deadline.

Wednesday 25/04/2012

Direct payments on CAP reform agenda [Agriculture]

Crucial CAP talks continue in Europe.

Sunday 22/04/2012

Chinese delegation visit Scotland [Agriculture]

Strengthening relationship between Scotland and Shandong.

Wednesday 18/04/2012

Scottish Beef Calf Scheme payments begin [Agriculture]

Vital support for beef farmers will hit bank accounts from next week.

Tuesday 17/04/2012

Funding boost for forestry apprentices [Agriculture]

Traditional rural occupations benefit from £840,000 award

Friday 13/04/2012

Consulting on CAP – have your say! [Agriculture]

Last chance to air your views on Common Agricultural Policy reform proposals.

Wednesday 11/04/2012

Reassurance on fertiliser issue [Agriculture]

Lochhead reiterates that rule changes will not result in extra burden for farmers.

Tuesday 10/04/2012

Fertiliser fears unfounded [Agriculture]

New rules unlikely to have major impact on Scottish farmers.

Wednesday 04/04/2012

Tenant farming summit [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary discusses ways to invigorate Scotland’s tenant farming sector.

Monday 02/04/2012

A new era for crofting [Agriculture]

Environment Minister meets Scotland’s first elected Crofting Commissioners.

Wednesday 14/03/2012

Less favoured areas payments begin [Agriculture]

Lochhead announces start of disadvantaged area payments.