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Farming books and cards now available from RSABI’s Christmas Shop
This festive season, RSABI is encouraging people to raise funds for the charity by purchasing books and cards from their Christmas shop. Read more -
Farmer-led groups to tackle climate change
A second farmer-led group to provide information, advice and proposals to cut emissions and tackle climate change is being established. Read more -
Replacement plans announced for European Structural Funds
Plans for a Scottish replacement for European Structural Funds after EU exit have been published. Read more -
'Flexible Workforce Development Fund' now available to SMEs
More employers across Scotland can apply for funding to provide upskilling and reskilling opportunities for their existing staff. Read more -
Growbiz boosts rural economy with launch of REDS rural gift card
Scotland’s specialist Perthshire-based enterprise support organisation GrowBiz has launched the first rural gift card of its kind. Read more -
Avian influenza protection measures
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to cases of highly pathogenic H5N8 in Great Britain and Europe Read more -
New survey on mental health impacts of Covid-19 launched
The National Rural Mental Health Forum is researching how Covid-19 has impacted on the mental health and wellbeing of marginalised rural communities... Read more -
Rural and Islands Housing Funds extended beyond March 2021
The five-year programme to fund affordable housing projects in rural and island communities is being extended. Read more -
Support for farmers and crofters
Farmers and crofters across the country will benefit from the simplification of schemes, which form part of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP). Read more -
Renewable heat scheme for homeowners
A new £4.5 million cashback incentive to help people install renewable and energy efficiency measures in their homes has been announced by the... Read more