Crofting
Crofters in some of Scotland’s most remote and marginal communities will benefit from grants to improve their housing or build new homes.
The Croft House Grant scheme aims to retain and attract people to rural communities while allowing them to achieve the full potential of crofts and generate economic activity.
- Read more about Grant Success for Crofters
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Two new farmer-led groups are being established to develop advice and proposals to the Scottish Government on how to cut emissions and tackle climate change as reaffirmed in the recently published Climate Change Plan.
- Read more about Farmer-led groups to combat climate change
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Changes to the law to enhance and protect the welfare of animals have been introduced.
If approved, the new legislation laid before the Scottish Parliament will update existing laws covering dog breeding and pet selling as well as introduce licensing for cat and rabbit breeders, animal rescue centres, sanctuaries and other rehoming activities.
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Women living in rural communities and women in agriculture will benefit from two new schemes designed to address inequality and provide more opportunities.
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