Rural and Environment
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Weekly round-up: 11/01/19
11th January 2019 by charlottebarbour
Addressing animal welfare issues this week at Parliament, Rural Affairs Minister Mairi Gougeon announced that CCTV will now become a legal requirement in slaughterhouses across Scotland. Read more Hill farmers and crofters in Scotland’s most remote areas will continue to receive assistance under the Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS)...
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In the news: Japanese market opens for British beef and lamb
10th January 2019 by johnfitzgerald
You may have seen in the news today that Japan has signed an agreement to lift its ban on imports of British beef and lamb. The ban, which has been in place since 1996, has been removed with immediate effect. Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “Japan opening its domestic market to Scottish beef and...
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In the news: tackling livestock attacks
8th January 2019 by johnfitzgerald
You might have seen in the news today that a five-month, multi-agency campaign to highlight the reality of livestock attacks and distress caused primarily by dogs was launched by the Scottish Partnership Against Rural Crime (SPARC). The aim of the campaign – “Your Dog – Your Responsibility” is to ensure dog owners understand the distressing...
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In the news: Farmers on the frontline of climate change
27th December 2018 by johnfitzgerald
You may have seen in the news today that WWF Scotland are calling on the Scottish Government to provide greater leadership and support to Scotland’s farmers to help them adapt to the challenges of a rapidly changing climate. This comes as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) Special Report on Global Warming called for...
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Winter rural crime: snow joking matter
14th December 2018 by charlottebarbour
By Catriona Maclean, Head of Rural Economy and Communities Scotland’s rural communities are some of the most rewarding – and safest – places to live and work in. However, by their very nature, rural areas and the way of life that comes with them mean there are unique set of issues and challenges faced by...
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Weekly round-up: 07/12
7th December 2018 by charlottebarbour
Fisheries and Aquaculture funding Fisheries Secretary Fergus Ewing announced £4.8 million has been awarded to 29 fishery and aquaculture projects across Scotland, helping coastal communities to diversify their economies and transition to sustainable fishing. Young People’s Food and Drink event The Scottish Government has pledged £7.5 million until 2020 to support...
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St Andrews Day – 12 months as Scotland’s National Chef, by Gary Mclean
30th November 2018 by Alan Bannon
A year ago I was offered the position of Scotland’s first National Chef. This was a brand new role in Scotland but as soon as I was offered the position I gladly accepted. Why wouldn’t I want to be at the forefront of something I love and am passionate about? Being National Chef to...
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Weekly round-up: 23/11
23rd November 2018 by charlottebarbour
Crown Estate Bill passed Local authorities and communities will have a stronger voice in the management of the Crown Estate Scotland assets, as Environment Secretary Roseanna Cunningham confirms the passing of the Scottish Crown Estate Bill Read more Nuffield Farm Conference In his welcome to the 2018 Nuffield Farming Conference, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus...
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Stability and Simplicity: Proposals for a rural funding transition period
16th November 2018 by Fergus Ewing MSP
For the whole of the Scottish parliament’s lifetime, farm policy and support in Scotland has been determined by membership of the EU, and more specifically CAP. With the UK’s decision to leave the EU, there is no doubt that the year ahead will be difficult. That is why the Scottish Government has made it clear...
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In the news: Red meat levy success
16th November 2018 by Fergus Ewing MSP
The Scottish Government and industry – particularly QMS and Jim McLaren, its recently retired Chairman – have worked tirelessly for the last decade to find a sustainable solution that would ensure that the monies raised through this levy could be used to benefit the Scottish quality meat sector, including marketing and promotion of Scotch beef, Scotch lamb and specially selected pork to consumers at home and abroad.
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