Government accused of dragging its heels over trade and agriculture commission
The Tories have faced fresh criticism over a new commission intended to scrutinise all of the UK’s trade deals for their impact on agriculture.
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‘Serious rethink’ needed on animal transportation proposals
Fresh criticism has been levelled against plans to change conditions in which livestock can be transported by ferry.
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Test and isolate all visitors like we do with livestock, says farming union
Farmers have called for all visitors to the isles to be tested for coronavirus and to spend time in quarantine.
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MSP pays tribute to hard working farmers and fishermen who have kept Scotland supplied through pandemic
Farmers and fishermen have been thanked for their efforts keeping shops supplied throughout the pandemic. Jamie Halcro Johnson, the Highlands and Islands MSP, paid tribute…
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SNP’s Todd warns of ‘damaging back-room trade deal’ with USA
Highlands and Islands MSP Maree Todd has warned that farmers and food producers could be hit by a post-Brexit trade deal with the USA –…
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Farmers to demand policy change at Holyrood
Farmers will be gathering at Holyrood on Tuesday to demand change in farming policy.
READ FULL STORYAuctioneers’ praise for NorthLink Ferries
With the tender deadline for the Northern Isles ferry contract fast approaching, Aberdeen & Northern Marts has paid tribute to the “positive contribution” current operator…
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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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Farming and fisheries leaders ask Ministers to focus on delivering best possible Brexit outcome
Farming and fisheries leaders have urged the Scottish Government to ensure enough is done to implement trade and export policy after the country leaves the
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Delight for young farmer Jakob after he is crowned as industry champ
Jakob Eunson is making quite a name for himself in farming.
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Ambassador role for young farmer Jakob
A young farmer from East Voe has enjoyed renewed success in his sector having been named an ambassador for farming and crofting.
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Challenges 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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