Food and drink
The Marine Fund Scotland (MFS) is now open for applications for the 2024-25 financial year. The deadline for applications to the first round of MFS for 2024-25 is 9 May 2024, and applicants are asked to ensure that they have their application and supporting documentation submitted by this date.
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Atlantic salmon is often referred to as the King of Fish, reflecting its important role in Scotland both culturally and economically with angling making a key contribution to many rural areas.
- Read more about Progress of the Wild Salmon Strategy and Implementation Plan
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There are several Scottish Government online consultations currently open, which are of direct relevance to rural and island communities.
Consultations are an important part of government policy development, where views and insights garnered are used by policy areas to develop and inform policies that in turn can be progressed into new Bills or Laws. Online consultations are a key tool in supporting this activity.
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A consultation on banning the use of cages to house laying hens for egg production has been launched this week.
Views will be sought on phasing out the use of enriched cages, which offered more room to nest, roost, scratch and rest than the previously used battery or barren cages that were banned in the UK in 2012.
- Read more about Consultation on laying hens
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The Scottish Government has launched consultation on the National Good Food Nation Plan (NGFNP), seeking views on the plan.