Pet travel to Northern Ireland From 4th June 2025, you will need a Northern Ireland Pet Travel Document (PTD) to take your dog, cat or... 24 April 2025
Support to help people enter farming A new information pack has been published to support new entrants into farming. The ‘Farming Opportunities for New Entrants Group... 16 April 2025
New project considers the role of seaweed to improve crop fertiliser use The James Hutton Institute has announced its involvement in a pioneering new research project, ‘Assessing Sugar Kelp Extracts as a... 16 April 2025
Plans for new abattoir get funding boost Orkney’s farmers, crofters and producers could benefit from a new local abattoir which will help them bring their produce to... 14 February 2025
New deal for agriculture Farmers and crofters will benefit from £20 million additional capital support this year and £26 million next year, First Minister... 12 February 2025
Support to implement Whole Farm Plan Farmer-led groups are recommending the Whole Farm Plan to support farmers and crofters in taking a holistic view of their businesses.... 12 February 2025
Police introduce new initiative to tackle rural vehicle thefts A new initiative to tackle rural vehicle and equipment theft is being rolled out within Scotland and neighbouring English police... 12 December 2024
BSE update A case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and... 6 December 2024
Protecting Scotland’s wildlife A ban on the use of snares in Scotland, to improve animal welfare and promote humane wildlife management, is coming... 27 November 2024
Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund grants awarded! Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than £300,000 in... 4 October 2024