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Crofters and farmers in Shetland wanting to apply for subsidies are reminded that the deadline for submitting Single Application Forms (SAFs) is on Wednesday at midnight. The Scottish government is encouraging people to use the ruralpayments.org website to apply. Rural economy minister Fergus ... Read more...
Scottish agriculture minister Richard Lochhead was on a short tour of Shetland yesterday and today to canvass the seat he said the SNP had their "best ever" chance of winning. Together with SNP candidate Danus Skene, now back on the campaign trail after an extended period of illness, Mr Lochh... Read more...
MSP Tavish Scott is meeting agriculture industry leaders today to discuss how the new Common Agriculture Policy will affect every crofter in Shetland. (more…) Read more...