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Marking International Day of Women and Girls in Science with Scotland’s Chief Vet
11th February 2022
A Q&A with Sheila Voas, Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer to mark International Day of Women and Girls in Science
Publication of Rural Scotland Business Panel Survey
8th February 2022
Highlighting key statistics from the Rural Scotland Business Panel Survey
Supporting pig producers
1st February 2022
Pig producers affected by the temporary closure of the abattoir at Brechin last year, and subsequent suspension of its China export licence, can now apply for financial support if they supplied pigs to QPP between 1 April and 30 September 2021.
Food and drink funds open
28th January 2022
Statement from the Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon on the opening of two food and drink funds.
Lifting of Disease Control Zones
21st January 2022
Scotland’s Chief Veterinary Officer provides advice to bird to ensure that they keep up to date with the current disease situation.
Vital support for remote rural areas underway
20th January 2022
Statement from Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon on the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) 2021.
Extension of the Pig Producers’ Hardship Support Scheme
10th January 2022
Statement from Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon on the extension of the Pig Producers’ Hardship Support Scheme
Circularity Scotland appointed as Deposit Return Scheme administrator for Scotland
24th March 2021
Circularity Scotland Limited has been announced as the new administrator to oversee operation of Scotland’s Deposit Return Scheme (DRS). The Scottish Government confirmed today that it had approved the scheme administrator application of Circularity Scotland, a not-for-profit body which represents a combination of drinks producers, trade associations and retailers. The DRS will require consumers to…
World Wildlife Day
3rd March 2021
Ben Macpherson, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment – UN World Wildlife Day FROM mountain hares and sea eagles to porpoises and whales, Scotland boasts some incredible wildlife. This World Wildlife Day, people across the globe will join together – to appreciate the natural world around them, to learn more about the importance…
World Wildlife Day
3rd March 2021
Ben Macpherson, Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment – UN World Wildlife Day FROM mountain hares and sea eagles to porpoises and whales, Scotland boasts some incredible wildlife. This World Wildlife Day, people across the globe will join together – to appreciate the natural world around them, to learn more about the importance…