Other Issues

Two Scottish projects nominated in international awards

This April, the European Network of Rural Development will be hosting the event NetworX - Inspiring Rural Europe event in Brussels to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of rural networking under the Common Agricultural Policy.

Association of Labour Providers 2019 roadshows open

These Association of Labour Providers roadshows are intended to keep you up to date with the latest developments in UK labour supply and management and are free for ALP members, their clients and suppliers to the retailers.

Seasonal workers pilot opens

The seasonal workers pilot, announced by the Home Secretary and Environment Secretary in September 2018, has now opened.

The pilot will mean fruit and vegetable farmers are able to employ up to 2,500 non-EU migrant workers for seasonal work for up to six months.

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Women in Agriculture group to host farm diversification event

The Women in Agriculture group is holding a farm diversification event in Dunfermline on 16 April, which is open to anyone with an interest in farming and especially those thinking about diversifying.

New guidance for common grazings committees

The Crofting Commission has created a new set of guidance for common grazings committees. The guidance is intended to assist grazings committees with their responsibilities to maintain and improve common grazings.

Tenant Farming Commissioner issues agricultural Leases Code of Practice

Scotland's Tenant Farming Commissioner Bob McIntosh has issued a Code of Practice for Agreeing and Managing Agricultural Leases which is to be followed by landowners, tenant farmers and land agents.

Addressing Scotland's pattern of land ownership can unlock economic and community opportunities

A new report finds that concentrated land ownership is having significant impacts on communities across rural Scotland.

Are you Ready for Anything?

Kerry Jardine, Resilient Communities Policy Manager, shares some advice on being prepared for emergencies and what you can do at home to be more resilient.

Grant funded advisory support helps lowland farm identify savings

See the latest video case study from the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) featuring comments from Farms Manager Martin Birse on how an ILMP and specialist advice helped his business identify savings.

Treating hypothermia in newborn lambs

To treat hypothermia successfully in lambs it's important to take the correct steps, which vary depending on the lamb's age and temperature. A digital thermometer is inexpensive and can be used to help guide decision-making.

Agricultural wages in Scotland

What you need to know about The Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No.66).