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Common grazings have been a feature of the crofting areas of Scotland for centuries and cover still over 500,000 hectares of the highlands and islands.

One or more national park was likely to be on the way in Scotland, but NFU Scotland has raised concerns that the move would stifle growth in the countryside.

Labour needs to scrap its promise of an English Right to Roam act if it wishes to be ‘the party of the countryside’, according to the CLA.

Slow progress on climate change mitigation policies mean the Scottish Government is being left behind, not only by other countries but by the Scottish farming industry itself.

Contracts between farmers and companies wishing to offset their environmental impact are now coming to the fore.

A series of events designed to demystify and spark fresh discussion on the benefits of peatland restoration will take place across Scotland between March 6-23.

The Scottish seed potato sector has experienced mixed fortunes this season with exports being easier but the domestic market remaining hesitant.

The SNP leadership race is taking shape with none of the three candidates announced so far having an obvious link with farming.

Demand for local solar sites in Scotland is soaring with the importance of renewable energy generation being highlighted by the closures of power stations and the energy price rises.

Animal health and welfare are to be next areas covered by the preparing for Sustainable Farming initiative.