Crofting
Yesterday (24 June) an updated version of the Agricultural Reform route map was published to include the expectation that existing systems will be used to deliver support in 2025-2027.
This means that the way famers and crofters apply for and claim support and the current timetable for submission and payments is expected to continue over the next three years.
- Read more about Update to Agricultural Reform route map published
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MSPs have backed legislation that will transform how the Scottish Government supports farming and food production.
The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill will ensure the Scottish Government can help farmers and crofters to produce more food more sustainably, supporting their essential role in climate mitigation and nature restoration. It will allow for a framework of payments that is responsive to the sector’s needs.
- Read more about Agriculture Bill to become law
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A consultation has been launched by the Scottish Government to identify ways to support the future of crofting across rural and island Scotland.
- Read more about Crofting consultation 2024
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Glengarry Community Woodland Sawmill
Name of organisation/business:
Glengarry Community Woodlands
Funding:
£36,290 - Community Led Local Development (CLLD) Rural and Island Communities Ideas into Action Fund
The latest Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund (KITF) opens today (Wednesday 22 May).
KTIF supports projects that help farmers and crofters to acquire new skills and share learning across the agricultural sector. Successful projects will receive grants of up to £200,000 to help farmers develop their skills and improve the competitiveness and sustainability of their businesses.
A call to recipients of rural development funding to help with the development of potential future schemes has been made by the Scottish Government.