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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 -
Growing the Young Person’s Guarantee
The first organisations to back the Young Person’s Guarantee have been announced by Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop. Read more