News
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New University for Rural Scotland
A new rural university will be created in Scotland within the next four years by Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) Read more -
Farmers asked to participate in new pasture project
Up to 25 beef and sheep farmers are required to kickstart the new 'GrassCheckGB' project, which aims to maximise grassland management... Read more -
Scottish Farmers asked to prioritise their safety
The Farm Safety Partnership Scotland (FSPS) has launched a new initiative in an effort to encourage farmers and crofters to prioritise their safety. Read more -
LANTRA welcomes a new director
Lantra has announced that Liz Barron-Majerik will be joining the team in Scotland in November, taking on the role of Director Read more -
Highlands and Islands Air Transport Survey
The Scottish Government has launched a survey to gather new evidence from people living and working in the Highlands and Islands to inform its work... Read more -
Could better marketing revive the Hill Sheep Industry?
The Rural Innovation Support Service (RISS) reveals new plans to better market hill sheep and boost the declining profitability of the industry Read more -
LANTRA Learner of the Year Awards 2019
Nominations are now open for the Land-based and Aquaculture Learner of the Year Awards 2019 Read more -
Nicola Sturgeon announces new Programme for Government
Earlier this week, the First Minister published her new Programme for Government, outlining plans for the future of rural policy Read more -
Young Start: New £18million fund for youth related projects
The Young Start fund is back with a life-changing £18 million pounds of funding available for projects that involve young people Read more -
Young LEADER funded Skiff Project in Outer Hebrides
This year Outer Hebrides LEADER launched a fund for youth related projects, including a Skiff for the Bragar and Arnol Community Trust Read more