草榴社区

Scottish Agriculture Minister

Rethink needed to move away from 'one-size-fits-all' approach on the Whole Farm Plan

Politics

Rethink needed to move away from 'one-size-fits-all' approach on the Whole Farm Plan

The Scottish Crofting Federation has urged Scotland's Agriculture Jim Fairlie to make changes to the Whole Farm Plan which are 'proportionate' to the needs of crofters

clock 22 February 2025 鈥� 2 min read
草榴社区 'must' have access to species control in hunting row

Politics

草榴社区 'must' have access to species control in hunting row

The Scottish Greens claimed the Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Act 2023 was acting as a 'loophole' in the fox hunting ban. But politicians argued the legislation's licensing scheme had enabled farmers to control predators on farmland

clock 07 October 2024 鈥� 2 min read
Seven projects awarded more than 拢300,000 to boost resilience and innovation in Scottish farming and crofting

Politics

Seven projects awarded more than 拢300,000 to boost resilience and innovation in Scottish farming and crofting

"Every crofter has different strengths and areas of expertise, and it is expected that all participants will have knowledge to share, leading to skills development across the whole community"

clock 05 October 2024 鈥� 4 min read
More than 10,000 hectares of peatland restored in Scotland

Climate Change

More than 10,000 hectares of peatland restored in Scotland

Scottish Government has set a target to restore 250,000 hectares of peatland by 2030

clock 03 June 2024 鈥� 2 min read
Scottish Government need to value the social, economic and environmental contribution of rural estates and farm businesses

Politics

Scottish Government need to value the social, economic and environmental contribution of rural estates and farm businesses

Scottish Land and Estates said rural businesses in Scotland today are vibrant, modern and equipped to work with Government to deliver increased prosperity

clock 28 May 2024 鈥� 4 min read