£2 million for independent pig producers A new £2 million support scheme for Scotland’s independent pig producers has been launched to help with the significant market... 13 July 2026
Island Resilience Fund 2026–27 Online Sessions Open for Registration The Scottish Government’s Islands Team has announced a series of free online engagement sessions to support the development of the... 10 July 2026
Global Agritourism Gathering Scotland welcomed the world to Aberdeen last week as the Global Agritourism Conference brought together farmers, tourism operators, policymakers... 29 June 2026
Hebri-bees project to explore the future of Scotland’s rare island pollinators Research from the University of Aberdeen is investigating how honeybees and rare Hebridean bumblebees share – and compete for –... 25 June 2026
New partnership to strengthen mental health support in rural Scotland A pioneering new partnership has been launched to improve mental health awareness and support across Scotland’s rural and agricultural communities,... 23 June 2026
New £10,000 Rural Champion Award launched to celebrate impact in Scottish communities A new Rural Champion Award has been launched to recognise individuals making a significant and lasting difference in rural communities... 23 June 2026
Food Standards Scotland launches consultation on first CBD novel food applications Food Standards Scotland (FSS) has announced a 12‑week public consultation on the first applications seeking authorisation for cannabidiol (CBD) products... 8 June 2026
RHS food and drink hall exhibitors confirmed Preparations are well underway for one of Scotland’s most anticipated dates in the agricultural calendar, with the full line-up of... 12 May 2026
Financial support for tree planting. Scotland’s drive to expand woodland cover is gathering pace, with crofters and farmers increasingly supported to plant trees through initiatives... 12 May 2026
Farming profits set to hit new high in Scotland Early estimates suggest 2025 could be a record-breaking year for Scottish farming, with total income from farming (TIFF) reaching around... 1 May 2026