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Agricultural focus group highlights benefits of benchmarking
A new agricultural Focus Group on benchmarking draws attention to the benefits and makes a number of recommendations for improvements. Read more -
New project to make rural better for older people
A new five-year project in Scotland and Wales will develop rural communities that are older-people-friendly. Read more -
New funding to tackle poverty and improve lives
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has announced £29 million of funding to projects that try new ways to tackle poverty and improve people's lives. Read more -
Four Agriculture Champions appointed
Four Agriculture Champions have been appointed by the Scottish Government to help develop a strategy for the sector. Read more -
Application deadline approaches for Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund
The deadline for applications to the Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund (KITF) is Thursday 2 February 2017. Read more -
Rural Jobs Round Up: January 2017
Find out about some current rural vacancies and rural development jobs in our latest Rural Jobs Round Up. Read more -
New Community Grants from Development Trust
Woolfords, Auchengray and Tarbrax Improvement Foundation is launching four new funds providing up to £19,000 to the local community each year. Read more -
Scotland to be part of €2 million EU SheepNet
A €2 million EU project to increase lamb survival rates, funded under Horizon 2020, has been announced. Read more -
Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund open
Transport Scotland's Low Carbon Travel and Transport Challenge Fund is now open for applications until 28 February 17. Read more -
First funding awards from Tyne Esk LEADER
Tyne Esk LEADER approved six projects in their first round of funding including community, farm diversification and enterprise projects. Read more