Scottish Government

Agriculture

Thursday 22/12/2011

Increase in cereal harvest [Agriculture]

Fourth highest yield in 20 years, despite weather delays.

Wednesday 21/12/2011

Crofting elections given green light [Agriculture]

Scottish Parliament passes new Crofting Commission election plans.

Friday 09/12/2011

Farmers urged to prepare for winter [Agriculture]

Arctic blast highlights importance of being ready for winter.

Monday 05/12/2011

£30.5 million funding for rural Scotland [Agriculture]

Organic projects among the winners in Rural Priorities agri-environment funding.

Thursday 01/12/2011

Single farm payments start [Agriculture]

Boost for rural economy as single farm payments begin.

Wednesday 30/11/2011

Industry invited to discuss EID [Agriculture]

Reflecting on nearly two years of sheep EID implementation - and focusing on the future.

Wednesday 23/11/2011

Register online for payment preview [Agriculture]

Farmers can sign up to view payments online – before they go into the bank.

Tuesday 22/11/2011

Crucial farm reforms explained [Agriculture]

CAP reform roadshows give people the chance to find out more about European proposals.

Tuesday 15/11/2011

Scots have their eyes on the prize [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary meets the dinner lady in line for national food and farming award.

Monday 14/11/2011

CAP reform talks [Agriculture]

EU Commissioner hears Scottish perspective.

Sunday 13/11/2011

Key talks on CAP reform in Brussels [Agriculture]

Environment Secretary to hold discussions with EU Agriculture Commissioner.

Wednesday 09/11/2011

Veterinary surveillance scrutinised [Agriculture]

Kinnaird report sets out route map for improvements in Scottish surveillance system.

Tuesday 01/11/2011

Tenant farming reforms published [Agriculture]

Agricultural Holdings (Amendment) (Scotland) Bill will complete tenant farming reforms.

Tuesday 25/10/2011

Ministers meet for crucial CAP talks [Agriculture]

First meeting for devolved administrations with DEFRA ministers to discuss CAP reform.

Thursday 20/10/2011

EU raises stakes on egg measures [Agriculture]

Minister seeks action on countries failing to meet regulations.

European farming policy talks underway [Agriculture]

Battle lines drawn as Member States hold first discussions on EU proposals.

Wednesday 19/10/2011

CAP Talks Begin in Luxembourg [Agriculture]

Scotland’s needs must be recognised in crucial EU negotiations.

Tuesday 18/10/2011

Keeping farmers informed on CAP reform [Agriculture]

Five point industry engagement plan unveiled ahead of EU Council meeting.

Thursday 13/10/2011

Increase in cereal harvest [Agriculture]

Highest yield in 20 years, despite weather delays.

Wednesday 12/10/2011

Scotland needs fair deal from CAP reform [Agriculture]

Rural Affairs Secretary highlights importance of securing food supply for future.