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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

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Publication of Rural Scotland Business Panel Survey

8th February 2022

Highlighting key statistics from the Rural Scotland Business Panel Survey

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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…

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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…

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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…

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