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Relief for some areas as rainfall revives water levels

07 July 2023
Relief for some areas as rainfall revives water levels

Relief for some areas as rainfall revives water levels

07 July 2023

The Black Isle remains in Significant Scarcity for a second week, and the Forth area rises from Alert to Moderate Scarcity in SEPA's latest report.


Appeal after Elgin Nursery is targeted by thieves

05 July 2023
Appeal after Elgin Nursery is targeted by thieves

Appeal after Elgin Nursery is targeted by thieves

05 July 2023

Police Scotland are appealing for information about a housebreaking with intent to steal at Greenfingers Nursery in Elgin.


Aberdeen University input helps new guide to promote biodiversity in agriculture

04 July 2023
Aberdeen University input helps new guide to promote biodiversity in agriculture

Aberdeen University input helps new guide to promote biodiversity in agriculture

04 July 2023

Researchers at Aberdeen University have played a key role in the development of a new handbook that aims to increase biodiversity in agriculture.


Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

02 July 2023
Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

02 July 2023

The RHASS Presidential Initiative team have reflected on ten brilliant case studies which have been uncovered over the last six months in Scotland.


How can we achieve a circular economy?

02 July 2023
How can we achieve a circular economy?

How can we achieve a circular economy?

02 July 2023

People across Scotland are being asked for their views on a Bill before Holyrood and whether it really will make a difference in reducing waste.


Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

01 July 2023
Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

01 July 2023

Livestock Committee Chair for NFU Scotland Hugh Fraser expresses his views on the current situation in Scotland.


Farming: Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund's work is evaluated

01 July 2023
Farming: Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund's work is evaluated

Farming: Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund's work is evaluated

01 July 2023

An evaluation of the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been published by the Scottish Government, looking at its outcomes.


Four more areas now in Significant water scarcity situation

30 June 2023
Four more areas now in Significant water scarcity situation

Four more areas now in Significant water scarcity situation

30 June 2023

The Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Dee catchments are now at Moderate Scarcity water levels while the Black Isle is now at Significant Scarcity level.


Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

29 June 2023
Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

Government U-turn over Highly Protected Marine Area plan

29 June 2023

The Cabinet Secretary has said proposals for Highly Protected Marine Areas across 10 per cent of Scotland’s seas by 2026 will not be progressed.


New chief executive at NFU Scotland takes up post

29 June 2023
New chief executive at NFU Scotland takes up post

New chief executive at NFU Scotland takes up post

29 June 2023

NFU Scotland has this week, officially welcomed John Davidson as its new chief executive.


New strategy will double flytipping fines

28 June 2023
New strategy will double flytipping fines

New strategy will double flytipping fines

28 June 2023

New powers could impose a fine on the registered keeper of a vehicle from which a littering offence is committed in Scotland.


Royal Northern Agricultural Society appoints new presidential team

28 June 2023
Royal Northern Agricultural Society appoints new presidential team

Royal Northern Agricultural Society appoints new presidential team

28 June 2023

North-east farmer Alan Cumming from Oldmeldrum becomes RNAS president with J Cameron MacIver from Kinloss as senior vice-president.


£2 million funding pot to help Moray's third sector reach net zero

27 June 2023
£2 million funding pot to help Moray's third sector reach net zero

£2 million funding pot to help Moray's third sector reach net zero

27 June 2023

Social enterprises in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray can now apply for a share of a £2 million funding pot designed to support the third sector.


Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

27 June 2023
Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

27 June 2023

Woodland Trust Scotland, Soil Association Scotland and NFU Scotland have called for integrated forestry alongside food production.


New measures are set to boost agroforestry

25 June 2023
New measures are set to boost agroforestry

New measures are set to boost agroforestry

25 June 2023

New Forestry Grants Scheme measures include making funding available for planting fruit, nut and native trees.


Farming: Quality Meat Scotland eyes up global growth

24 June 2023
Farming: Quality Meat Scotland eyes up global growth

Farming: Quality Meat Scotland eyes up global growth

24 June 2023

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced its new five year strategy which seeks to make Scotland the ‘go-to’ choice for premium red meat worldwide.


Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

24 June 2023
Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

Laws changed to help manage Scotland’s deer numbers

24 June 2023

Land managers will be given more powers to help control the deer population after updated rules were introduced to Parliament this week.


Water scarcity situation worsens in Scotland despite a week of thunderstorms

23 June 2023
Water scarcity situation worsens in Scotland despite a week of thunderstorms

Water scarcity situation worsens in Scotland despite a week of thunderstorms

23 June 2023

The Conon river area in the Highlands is the latest to be escalated to Moderate Scarcity by SEPA.


Farming: Rural Affairs Secretary confirms new conditions for farming support payments

22 June 2023
Farming: Rural Affairs Secretary confirms new conditions for farming support payments

Farming: Rural Affairs Secretary confirms new conditions for farming support payments

22 June 2023

New conditions for farming support payments will be introduced from 2025, to help cut emissions and help tackle climate change.


Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023
Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023

A herbicide previously used to control bracken on farms in Scotland, will not be authorised for use this season because of the risks it poses.


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