Farming
Tight safeguards on XL Bully dogs are to be introduced in Scotland to make it a criminal offence to own the breed without an exemption certificate.
The legislation will mirror what has been introduced by the UK Government in England and Wales, and prevent Scotland from becoming a ‘dumping ground’ for this breed.
- Read more about New safeguards on dangerous dogs
- Log in to post comments
Small producers will be able to access a range of new support through a new government pilot to help them become more sustainable.
The Small Producers Pilot Fund has been allocated over £180,000 which will be used to assist small producers and crofters to establish more localized supply chains and cut food miles.
- Read more about New support for small producers announced
- Log in to post comments
A grant of £80,000 has been awarded by the NFU Mutual Charitable Trust to Scottish agricultural charity, RSABI, with a focus on supporting the charity’s ambitious drive to improve farmers’ mental health.
Check out the latest rural job opportunities in Scotland.
- Read more about Rural Jobs Round Up - December
- Log in to post comments
An action plan has been published which supports the Culture Strategy for Scotland. The plan provides details of how the Scottish Government will deliver the ambitions of the Culture Strategy.
- Read more about A Culture Strategy for Scotland: Action Plan
- Log in to post comments
A Loch Lomond hill farmer has raised an incredible £13,340 for RSABI and Diabetes UK by hosting a stock judging event in memory of her mum and sister.