Agricultural holdings including crofting and small landholdings
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill published
New legislation to support crofters.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: Fairer Scotland Duty assessment
An assessment of the impact of proposals in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill in relation to the Fairer Scotland Duty.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: island communities impact assessment
An assessment of the implications of proposals in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill on island communities.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
An assessment of the implications for child rights and wellbeing of proposals in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: business and regulatory impact assessment
An assessment of the implications for business of proposed changes to regulatory arrangements contained in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill: equality impact assessment
An assessment of the impacts arising from proposals in the Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill on different groups, particularly those with protected characteristics.
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Agricultural industry profit recovers in 2024
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication.
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Farmer payments begin
Upland Sheep Support funding.
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Next generation farming
Support for young people into agricultural careers.
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Ecosystem Restoration Code: engagement paper
Engagement paper for the Scottish Government-NatureScot partnership project to develop an Ecosystem Restoration Code (ERC) for Scotland. The paper summarises key evidence on the operation and scope of potential nature / biodiversity markets in Scotland.
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National Islands Plan: annual report 2024
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 2024 reporting year.
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Crofting consultation and analysis: data protection impact assessment
A consultation on proposals for legislative reform of crofting law was held between 6 June and 2 September 2024. This data protection impact assessment (DPIA) covers the data protection issues relating to the consultation and the subsequent independent analysis report.
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Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: equality impact assessment
This equality impact assessment was used to assess the Impact of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme and Good Environmental and Agricultural Conditions SSI provisions.
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Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: child rights and wellbeing impact assessment
This child rights and wellbeing impact assessment was used to assess the Impact of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme and Good Environmental and Agricultural Conditions SSI provisions.
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Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: islands communities impact assessment
This islands communities impact assessment was used to assess the Impact of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme and Good Environmental and Agricultural Conditions SSI provisions.
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Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment
Business and regulatory impact assessment used to assess the Impact of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme and Good Environmental and Agricultural Conditions SSI provisions.
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Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) Regulations 2024: Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessment
This Fairer Scotland Duty impact assessment was used to assess the Impact of the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme and Good Environmental and Agricultural Conditions SSI provisions.
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New deal for agriculture
Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming.
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Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Scotland) Regulations 1996: implementation report 2020 to 2023
This implementation report, published every four years, summarises the status of water quality and the impact of action programmes on water quality and agricultural practices, in accordance with the Protection of Water Against Agricultural Nitrate Pollution (Scotland) Regulations 1996.
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Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic report: SG response
Our response to the recommendations made by the Short Life Working Group on Economic and Social Opportunities for Gaelic.
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Crofting law reform
Analysis of consultation responses published.
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Crofting law reform proposals: consultation analysis
Analysis of the responses received to our crofting consultation 2024 - proposals for crofting law reform. The consultation ran from 6 June to 2 September 2024.
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New Build Heat Standard (amended) 2024: business and regulatory impact assessment
Addendum to the business and regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) prepared to support an amendment to the New Build Heat Standard (NBHS). This considers impacts of permitting the use of bioenergy and peat heating systems, and all secondary heating systems in new buildings.
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New Build Heat Standard (amended) 2024: island communities impact assessment
Addition to the New Build Heat Standard 2024 – island and communities impact assessment . It is necessary to review this in conjunction with the fuller island communities impact assessment (ICIA) to ensure the context of earlier decision making and measures are fully understood.
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Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Outdoor Vegetable Crops 2023
This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on outdoor vegetable crops in Scotland during 2023.
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National Islands Plan: Implementation Route Map 2024
Details how we will deliver our priorities over the lifetime of the National Islands Plan. It identifies the methods to monitor progress towards fulfilling the many commitments in the Plan and sets out timescales for delivery of our work.
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Scotland's Land Use Strategy Annual Progress Report – 2023/2024
Fifth annual progress report on Scotland's land use strategy, as required under Section 37A of the Climate Change (Scotland) Act 2009. It covers the period of March 2023 to March 2024.
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Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020: Evaluation of Capital Grant Schemes – Main Report
This report presents findings from an independent evaluation of three capital grant schemes funded through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020.
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Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020: Evaluation of Capital Grant Schemes: Annex B - Survey data
This annex presents survey data from the independent evaluation of three capital grant schemes funded through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. This is an annex to the main evaluation report.
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Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020: Evaluation of Capital Grant Schemes: Annex A - Sector overview
This annex presents a sector overview as part of the independent evaluation of three capital grant schemes funded through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020. This is an annex to the main evaluation report.
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Scottish Rural Development Programme 2014-2020: Evaluation of Capital Grant Schemes: Annex C - Fieldwork materials
This report annex findings from an independent evaluation of three capital grant schemes funded through the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020.
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Overcoming barriers to the engagement of supply-side actors in Scotland's peatland natural capital markets - Annexes Volume
Research with landowners and managers in Scotland to better understand their motivations and preferences to help inform the design of policy and finance mechanisms for high-integrity peatland natural capital markets.
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Overcoming barriers to the engagement of supply-side actors in Scotland's peatland natural capital markets - Final Report
Research with landowners and managers in Scotland to better understand their motivations and preferences to help inform the design of policy and finance mechanisms for high-integrity peatland natural capital markets.
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Consultation on crofting reform
Public to help shape plans for the reform of crofting.
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Marketing of Organic Heterogeneous Material (OHM): consultation results
Consultation results on the proposed legislative options and scope of marketing organic heterogenous material (OHM) in Scotland.
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Agriculture Bill to become law
Supporting sustainable and regenerative farming and crofting.
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Crofting law reform proposals 2024: consultation
We are inviting views by 2 September 2024, on proposals for changes and simplifications to crofting law. Topics include entry to crofting, crofting communities, use of common grazings, strengthening residency and land use, and enhanced Crofting Commission powers.
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Aithris Bhliadhnail air Plana Nàiseanta nan Eilean 2023
Gaelic version of the National Islands Plan annual report 2023
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill
Supporting sustainable farming and crofting.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Land Reform Bill
Transfer test to become part of large rural landholding sales.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Agricultural holdings and tenant farming guide
A guide to agricultural holdings and tenant farming.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More support for crofters
Improving energy efficiency of croft homes.
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National Islands Plan: implementation route map 2023
Details how we will deliver on the commitments in the National Islands Plan, over the coming year.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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More support for Scotland’s crofters
Improving homes in remote and rural communities.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Budget protects rural and island economy
Payments to farmers made early to mitigate cost of living crisis.
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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.
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Preparing for sustainable farming
Helping to futureproof farms.
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Support for island crofters and farmers
Funding for projects to manage the impacts of greylag geese.
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Crofters’ home grants
Allocation of next round of Croft House Grants for 2021/22.
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Grants for crofters’ homes
Allocation of first round of Croft House Grants for 2021-22.
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The future of crofting
Keeping crofting at the heart of rural communities.
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Croft house grants awarded
Help for rural and remote communities.
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Additional funding increases training support for women in agriculture
Access to scheme allows women in crofting and agriculture to develop their skills.
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Preparing for the future
Setting the direction and shape for agricultural support.
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Grants for Crofters
Building or improving Crofters’ homes.
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Support for farmers and crofters
Simplification and improvement of legislation.
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Skills matching service to help rural business
Workers connected to farming and animal welfare sector.
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Crofting community right to buy: route map
Information about the crofting community right to buy process.
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Support service for new and existing farmers
New entrant service launched.
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Farmers to benefit from more land
New entrants to farming industry get help from Scottish Government scheme.
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Economic condition of crofting
Report to the Scottish Parliament.
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Crofting community right to buy: guidance
Full guidance for Crofting Community Right to Buy under Part 3 of the Land Reform (Scotland) Act 2003.