Farmers urged to take part in survey
A survey which aims to gauge the scale of the changes in business plans of farmers as costs have increased over the last year ends…
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Crofter details key concerns over no deal Brexit
Concerns remain among crofters about the “catastrophic” impact steep tariffs will have on lamb exports in the event of a no deal Brexit.
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Farmers and crofters to shape climate change response
Farmers are being given the chance to engage in a fledgling Climate Assembly aimed at ensuring food remains at the heart of the climate change…
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Call for volunteers to help farmers and crofters through crisis
The farming union is reiterating its call for volunteers to come forward and support crofters or farmers who fall ill during the Covid-19 pandemic
READ FULL STORYProbe into crofters’ payments after ‘complete cock-up’
A report on the Scottish government’s record in delivering funds to crofters and farmers under its beleaguered payment scheme will be published later this year.
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Scott launches isles crofters’ survey
Shetland MSP Tavish Scott is launching a survey to assess the pros and cons of crofting regulation to isles crofters.
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Crofters ‘need right outcome on CAP’
MSP Tavish Scott is meeting agriculture industry leaders today to discuss how the new Common Agriculture Policy will affect every crofter in Shetland.
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