NFU Scotland calls on the next Scottish Government to back farming and crofting, warning that inaction could harm food production, rural ...

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Dozens of crofters in the Highlands and Islands could now benefit from a funding scheme after the Scottish government changed how applications are assessed. The Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) ...

LONDON (Reuters) - Sheep farmers in remote northwest Scotland are furious about a sea eagle reintroduction programme, saying the huge birds of prey are damaging their livelihoods by killing 200 lambs ...

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A total of £21.4m in grants has been offered to Scottish farmers and crofters through the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), following unprecedented demand for the initiative. Launched in July, ...

The Scottish Crofting Foundation has officially come out against abolishing the Crofters Commission. The action is proposed in the Scottish Government commissioned Shucksmith Report on the future of ...

Further payments are to be made to crofters in the Highlands and Western Isles Dozens of crofters in the Highlands and Islands could now benefit from a funding scheme after the Scottish government ...