Scottish Government news - Agriculture

Date: 29 August 2008
Author: kenhieonly
Last updated: 27/09/2007 09:51:58
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Consultation on changes to muirburn

The Scottish Government is considering allowing dates to be altered for environmental reasons.
Mon, 25 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Seagull squad to destroy nests

Team will help tackle the growing problem of urban gulls.
Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Preventing bluetongue spread

Farmers urged to remain vigilant when sourcing new stock.
Wed, 20 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Argyll leads way in rural Scotland

£1.4 million already awarded to community groups through the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP).
Mon, 18 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Farm borrowing statistics

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Increase in agricultural minimum wage

Increase of 24p per hour for workers with more than 26 weeks continuous employment from October 2008.
Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


£1 million for pig industry

Package of support to secure a sustainable future for Scotland’s pig producers.
Thu, 07 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Support for Scotland's food industry

£6 million investment in 27 companies to help put more local food on Scots' plates.
Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Cabinet on tour

The First Minister will take his Cabinet to Dumfries, Inverness, Pitlochry and Skye over the summer.
Fri, 25 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT


Funding for farmers

Ayrshire farmers encouraged to apply for a share of the £1.6 billion rural funding programme.
Wed, 23 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT





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