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Carmichael calls for more support for farmers
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael has urged the government to to show stronger commitments to back farmers and crofters amid “uncertain” future.
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Crofters would be hit hard by HPMAs claims SCF chairman
There has been a “groundswell of anger” from crofters over the Scottish government’s highly protected marine areas (HPMAs) proposals, said Donald MacKinnon. The chairman of…
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Donate a lamb appeal
Famers and crofters have been asked to donate a lamb in an appeal by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS). Part of…
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Crofters welcome minister’s commitment to strengthen their sector
Crofters have welcomed Scottish government commitments to provide support and reforms to strengthen their sector. Rural affairs minister Mairi Gougeon was praised for her “upbeat”…
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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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