Agriculture and the environment

Publication of reports from sector-led climate groups.

Report on progress made on the actions agreed at the fourth annual meeting of Cabinet members and children and young people on 3 March 2020.

Farmer funding ahead of target.

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

Preliminary exploration report details the findings of research into barriers to participation facing lesser heard voices in the context of rural Scotland. Specifically, it focuses on the LGBTI community, disabled people, carers and ethnic minorities.

Development of regional food and drink projects across Scotland.

Providing training support for women.

Setting the direction and shape for agricultural support.

Support for hardest hit communities and sectors.

New licensing regime to take effect from March.

Package of more than £70 million confirmed.

Building or improving Crofters’ homes.

Tackling climate change in farming and food production.

Making agriculture more sustainable.

Disease confirmed in birds in Scotland.

A National Statistics Publication.

£18 million to improve land and livestock management.

Bird keepers should review biosecurity and house birds.

Additional measures to protect birds of prey.

More sustainable farming and food production.

Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to cases of highly pathogenic H5N8 in GB and Europe.

A summary report of findings from research into socioeconomic and biodiversity impacts of driven grouse moors and the employment rights of gamekeepers

Consultation on a draft strategy for the next cycle of research on the environment, natural resources and agriculture which starts in 2022. 

Information from a survey of pesticide use on outdoor vegetable crops grown in Scotland during 2019.

A National Statistics Publication.

People encouraged to continue recycling to help the environment.

£160 million investment for forestry and agriculture.

American Foulbrood found near Blairgowrie.

Shellfish growers and trout farmers share £3 million

Farm payment schemes to alleviate COVID-19 pressures.

Vision and objectives, priorities and policies for the future management of the estate to deliver wider and long-term social, economic and environmental benefits.

Call to put all available resource towards tackling COVID-19.

Behaviour fuelling perception of food shortages.

£86.2 million of convergence payments now underway.

Moving to a low-carbon future.

Agricultural Transformation Programme announced.

Investment to support sector.

Revised report to correct inaccuracies in active substance application weight data that were overestimated in the original soft fruit crop 2016 report published in 2017.

Investment for remote rural areas underway.

Taskforce recommendations published.

Support for individuals and families.

Challenging outcome for the Scottish industry.

Statistics on area, production and yield of cereals in Scotland in 2019.

Information from a survey of rodenticide use on arable farms in Scotland in 2018.

Information from a survey of pesticide use on arable crops and potato stores in Scotland during 2018.

Information from a survey of pesticide use on soft fruit crops grown in Scotland during 2018.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Protecting communities from extreme weather.

Review into planning underway.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Statistics regarding the area of crops and other farmland, livestock, agriculture workforce and rented farmland.

Initial estimates of area, yield and production for winter and spring barley, wheat, oats and oilseed rape, for the 2019 harvest.

2018 fish farm production statistics published.

Statistical news release.

Export costs to increase.

€60 million payout for Scots farmers recommended.

New measures announced as Cabinet meets in Stirling.

Funding released to help mitigate impacts of Brexit.

Summary report of the research carried out by Harper Adams University, on behalf of the Scottish Government, into the environmental and socio-economic barriers and benefits to organic agriculture in Scotland.

Report of the research carried out by Harper Adams University, on behalf of the Scottish Government, into the environmental and socio-economic barriers and benefits to organic agriculture in Scotland.

Additional £11 million for peatland restoration.

Letter from Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing to Secretary of State Michael Gove about convergence allocations.

First Minister announces food education programme.

New working group formed.

Poll says nearly 90% of Scots think farming is vital to economic growth.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

An Official Statistics Publication for Scotland.

A world first for conservation of marine life. 

European Foulbrood (EFB) detected in West Lothian colony.

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

Driving forward low carbon farming.

Less favoured area payments underway.

Payments underway ahead of schedule.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Improving food and farm businesses.

A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.

Annual agricultural survey results based on data from larger agricultural holdings together with estimates for smaller farms.

Young farmers leading the way.

Delivering rural commitments.

Farming at risk.

£713,000 to increase community resilience

Business regulatory impact assessment (BRIA) for Genetically Modified Organisms (Deliberate Release etc) (Miscellaneous Amendments) (Scotland) Regulations 2016 (amending SSI 2002 No.541 and transposing EU Directive 2015/412).

Notification about deficiencies in legislation due to EU exit in the event of a 'no deal' scenario, and proposed amendments to ensure the law continues to operate.

Initial process evaluation for LEADER 2014-2020 and assessment of its economic, social, cultural and environmental impact on rural communities.

Finalised Business and Regulatory Impact Assessment (BRIA) for the update of schedule 5 of the Agricultural Holdings (Scotland) Act 1991, which covers improvements for which a tenant may be compensated when a tenancy ends.

Statistics regarding the area of crops and other farmland, livestock, agriculture workforce and rented farmland.

Initial estimates of area, yield and production for winter and spring barely, wheat, oats and oilseed rape, for the 2018 harvest.

This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on outdoor vegetable crops grown in Scotland during 2017.

This publication presents information from a survey of pesticide use on grassland and fodder crops in Scotland during 2017.

This report presents the results of a survey of rodenticide use on grassland and fodder farms in Scotland in 2017.

The National Council of Rural Advisers' report detailing their final recommendations to Scottish Ministers.

This report details the analysis of the National Council of Rural Advisers' (NCRA) consultation.

There are only a few Small Landholdings left in Scotland and these are governed by complex, historic legislation. This guide summarises key legal elements for those with an interest.

Results of the survey of bank advances to Scottish agriculture, together with other relevant data regarding loans to agriculture.

Consultation by National Consultation of Rural Advisers (NCRA) to help inform recommendations for Scottish Government on future policy direction for the rural economy.

Annual agricultural survey based on data from larger agricultural holdings together with estimates for smaller farms.

Statistics on farming in Scotland.

Results of the survey of bank advances to Scottish agriculture, together with other relevant data regarding loans to agriculture.

Review of the legislation governing small landholdings in Scotland and supporting consultation analysis.

Annual agricultural survey based on data from larger agricultural holdings together with estimates for smaller farms.

Annual update of the amount lent to the agriculture sector by the clearing banks and other financial institutions.

Guidance booklets to help farmers to comply with the Action Programme for Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (Scotland) Regulations 2008.

Maps of the five Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) in Scotland.

Form for applying for a grassland derogation under the Nitrate Vulnerable Zones Action Programme (Scotland) Regulations 2008.

Tool for calculating Nmax limits for crop types and for assisting with recording compliance with other key elements of the Nitrates Vulnerable Zone Action Programme (Scotland) Regulations 2008.

The code is aimed at all professional users of plant protection products (pesticides) in Scotland.

A short version of the new prevention of environmental pollution from agricultural activity (PEPFAA) code of practice.