Search begins for crofting stars
The search is on for young crofters worthy of some special recognition. Scottish Crofting Federation has announced it is looking for nominations for those who…
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Crofters’ Brexit concerns must be heard, warns Carmichael
The Tory government should listen more carefully to the concerns of farmers and crofters ahead of the UK withdrawal from the EU.
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New chairman takes over the helm at the marts
Tingwall farmer Cecil Eunson has been named the new chairman of Shetland Livestock Marketing Group at the organisation’s annual general meeting last night.
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Inquiry concludes into death of West Side crofter
An inquiry has concluded into the death of a West Side woman who was crushed by a cow last March.
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Minister apologises to crofters over payments shambles
Scotland’s new rural affairs minister made an unreserved apology for the delays in croft and farm payments, and resolved to sort it out.
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Holyrood’s ‘flawed’ crofting consultation criticised
A local farming leader has backed criticism made by a crofting law expert of Scottish government consultation.
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Probe needed into crofters’ payment shambles, says MSP
Calls have been made for a full independent inquiry into the deepening cash crisis faced by farmers and crofters.
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Stay or go? Industry figures have their say on EU referendum
Voters will go to the polls in June to have their say on whether the UK should be in or out of the European Union….
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The Scottish government has admitted failing to provide the majority of its support payments to crofters and farmers by the end of last month –…
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Shetland Sheepdog numbers higher than ever, says local owner
Shetland sheepdogs, or “Shelties”, have long been a recognised part of Shetland’s heritage.
READ FULL STORYChallenges facing crofters to be raised at Holyrood
Some of the problems facing crofters and farmers will be highlighted in Holyrood today.
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Farmers’ union to lobby over support for crofters
The problems caused by this year’s cold wet weather will be the focus of discussions crofters have with the vice-president of farming union NFUS this week.
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Lots of news in latest Landwise
The first Landwise of 2015 is included with The Shetland Times this week, full of a range of agricultural news and features.
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