Agricultural holdings including crofting and small landholdings

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  1. Lèirmheas air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean: Anailis air a' Cho-chomhairle

    Gaelic version of a report setting out the main findings of the public consultation carried out to inform a review of the National Islands Plan 2019.

  2. National Islands Plan review: consultation analysis

    The report sets out the main findings of the public consultation carried out to inform a review of the National Islands Plan 2019.

  3. National Islands Plan: annual report 2023

    The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2023 reporting year.

  4. Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill

    Supporting sustainable farming and crofting.

  5. Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment

    Business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) that estimates the costs, benefits and risks of the measures in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

  6. Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: islands community impact assessment

    An islands community impact assessment (ICIA) to consider the impact of the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill on island communities.

  7. Land Reform (Scotland) Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment screening

    Child rights and wellbeing impact assessment screening document for the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

  8. Land Reform (Scotland) Bill - small landholdings pre-emptive right to buy: data protection impact assessment

    Data protection impact assessment (DPIA) for the small landholdings pre-emptive right to buy provision in the Land Reform (Scotland) Bill.

  9. Land Reform Bill

    Transfer test to become part of large rural landholding sales.

  10. Goose management policy review 2022

    Update on progress in delivering goose management policies. this sets out proposals to refresh policies for delivery of goose management over the next 5 to 10 years and highlights emerging issues that will require actions in the medium to longer term.

  11. The Environment Strategy for Scotland: Delivering the Environment Strategy Outcome on Scotland's Economy - Evidence Base & Policy Levers

    This report presents evidence and initial recommendations on how the Scottish Government could use the available policy levers to support the transformations in Scotland’s economy needed to help tackle the climate and nature emergencies.

  12. Am Plana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh: Sgrìobhainn Chochomhairleachaidh

    This consultation covers the content of the national Good Food Nation Plan. It seeks views on the Outcomes; ways of measuring progress; and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions. This is a Gaelic translation of the consultation.

  13. Geàrr-iomradh air a' Phlana Nàiseanta airson Dùthaich a tha Math a Thaobh Biadh

    The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government. This is a Gaelic summary of the Plan.

  14. National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation - easy read

    Easy read version of our consultation on the national Good Food Nation Plan, which sets out the Government's goals for food and how we will achieve them.

  15. National Good Food Nation Plan

    The national Good Food Nation Plan sets out six over-arching Outcomes for a Good Food Nation; the range of targets and indicators that will be used to gauge progress towards achieving them; and details of a wide range of food-related policies and initiatives from across the Scottish Government.

  16. National Good Food Nation Plan: consultation

    We are consulting on the first national Good Food Nation Plan. We are seeking views on the national Good Food Nation Outcomes, ways of measuring progress and how different groups envision life in a Good Food Nation. It also seeks views on specified functions.

  17. Green land investment in rural Scotland: social and economic impacts

    Outlines the findings of research into the range of potential social and economic impacts relating to new forms of green land investment in rural Scotland.

  18. Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Soft Fruit Crops 2022

    This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on Soft Fruit Crops in Scotland during 2022.

  19. Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Arable crops and Potato stores 2022

    This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on Arable crops and Potato stores in Scotland during 2022.

  20. Agricultural holdings and tenant farming guide

    A guide to agricultural holdings and tenant farming.

  21. Plana Gnìomh airson Taigheadas ann an Sgìrean Dùthchail is Eileanach

    Tha am plana seo a’ stèidheachadh ghnìomhan a nì cinnteach gum bi cothrom aig daoine ann an sgìrean dùthchail is eileanach air taigheadas fìor mhath, aig prìsean reusanta agus prìsean na margaidh, gus an urrainn dhaibh a bhith a’ fuireach is ag obair agus a’ soirbheachadh sna sgìrean sin.

  22. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Agricultural Tenancies proposals Environmental Report

    SEA is a systematic process for evaluating the environmental consequences of proposed plans, strategies, or programmes. This Report accompanies the Agricultural Tenancies proposals, within the Land Reform Bill.

  23. Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) for the Small Landholdings and Land Use Tenancy Proposals Environmental Report

    SEA is a systematic process for evaluating the environmental consequences of proposed plans, strategies, or programmes. This Report accompanies the Small Landholding and Land Use Tenancy proposals, within the Land Reform Bill.

  24. Rural and islands housing: action plan

    This plan sets out action so that people in rural and island areas have access to the high quality affordable and market housing to enable them to live, work and thrive. It supports our commitment to deliver 110,000 affordable homes by 2032, of which 10% will be in rural and island areas.

  25. Agricultural tenancies, small landholdings and land use tenancy proposals: strategic environmental assessment - consultation

    This consultation provides you with the opportunity to examine the environmental impact of our proposed changes to agricultural tenancies, small landholdings, and the new land use tenancy.

  26. Agricultural food and drink sector - impact of future UK Free Trade Agreement scenarios: research

    This research assesses the impacts of future Free Trade Agreements (FTAs) between the UK and four selected non-EU trading partners on key Scottish agricultural sectors. The work combines trade-model and farm-level analysis, supplemented by industry interviews and desk-based research.

  27. National Islands Plan review: consultation

    We are consulting on a review of the National Islands Plan, published in 2019. This review is required by the Islands (Scotland) Act 2018. We are seeking views on the impact and content of the current National Islands Plan.

  28. More support for crofters

    Improving energy efficiency of croft homes.

  29. National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023

    Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.

  30. Just transition in land use and agriculture: a discussion paper

    This discussion paper is intended to support engagement on a just transition for the land use and agriculture sectors. Building on this engagement, a draft targeted action plan and route map (late 23/24) will outline the key steps to delivering a fair transition.

  31. Land reform in a Net Zero nation: consultation analysis

    Outlines the findings from an analysis of responses to a public consultation on land reform in a Net Zero nation.

  32. Small landholdings modernisation: consultation analysis

    This report outlines the results of a consultation held from October 2022 to January 2023. The consultation aimed to gather views on proposals to modernise and update small landholdings legislation.

  33. Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022: island communities impact assessment

    Island Communities Impact Assessment (ICIA) of the Fair Work Action Plan 2022 and Anti-Racist Employment Strategy 2022.

  34. Equality, opportunity, community: New leadership - A fresh start

    This publication sets out the First Minister’s vision for Scotland and the outcomes he and his government aim to achieve by 2026.

  35. National Islands Plan Annual Report 2022

    The Islands (Scotland) Act 2018 requires that a report is presented to Parliament each year setting out the progress made towards delivery of the National Islands Plan. This report sets out progress made during the 2022 reporting year.

  36. More support for Scotland’s crofters

    Improving homes in remote and rural communities.

  37. Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Rodenticides on Grassland and Fodder Farms 2021

    This report presents the results of a survey of rodenticide use on grassland and fodder farms in Scotland in 2021.

  38. Commission for the land-based learning review: report to Scottish Ministers

    The report produced by the Commission, a short term advisory group established to provide independent, evidence-based advice and submitted to Scottish Ministers on how to attract more people into land-based and aquaculture sectors by improving learning pathways.

  39. Economic conditions of crofting: survey 2019 to 2022

    This report provides a detailed outline of the uses and financial situation of crofts in the years between 2019 and 2022.

  40. Budget protects rural and island economy

    Payments to farmers made early to mitigate cost of living crisis.

  41. Economic condition of crofting: 2019 to 2022

    This is a report to the Scottish Parliament as outlined in the terms of section 51 of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, reflecting the economic condition of crofting and the measures taken by the Scottish Ministers, the Crofting Commission and others to support crofting during 2019 to 2022.

  42. Preparing for sustainable farming

    Helping to futureproof farms.

  43. Support for island crofters and farmers

    Funding for projects to manage the impacts of greylag geese.

  44. Crofters’ home grants

    Allocation of next round of Croft House Grants for 2021/22.

  45. Grants for crofters’ homes

    Allocation of first round of Croft House Grants for 2021-22.

  46. The future of crofting

    Keeping crofting at the heart of rural communities.

  47. Croft house grants awarded

    Help for rural and remote communities.

  48. Additional funding increases training support for women in agriculture

    Access to scheme allows women in crofting and agriculture to develop their skills. 

  49. Preparing for the future

    Setting the direction and shape for agricultural support.

  50. Grants for Crofters

    Building or improving Crofters’ homes.

  51. Support for farmers and crofters

    Simplification and improvement of legislation.

  52. Skills matching service to help rural business

    Workers connected to farming and animal welfare sector.

  53. Crofting community right to buy: route map

    Information about the crofting community right to buy process.

  54. Support service for new and existing farmers

    New entrant service launched.

  55. Farmers to benefit from more land

    New entrants to farming industry get help from Scottish Government scheme.

  56. Economic condition of crofting

    Report to the Scottish Parliament.

  57. Crofting community right to buy: guidance

    Full guidance for Crofting Community Right to Buy under Part 3 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.

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