Agricultural careers
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Farm income rises in 2024-25
An Accredited Official Statistics Publication. for Scotland
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Rural Support Plan (RSP)
The Rural Support Plan as required in terms of s2 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 outlining the expected use by Scottish Ministers during the plan period of the powers conferred on them by s6 of the Act
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Rural Support Plan (RSP) - Annex
The Rural Support Plan as required in terms of s2 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 outlining the expected use by Scottish Ministers during the plan period of the powers conferred on them by s6 of the Act - support within the four tier framework
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Rural Support Plan (RSP) - consultation statement
The Rural Support Plan as required in terms of s2 of the Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Act 2024 outlining the expected use by Scottish Ministers during the plan period of the powers conferred on them by s6 of the Act - statement describing the consultation as required by s4(5)
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: supporting evidence pack
The evidence pack to support Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy. It draws on published materials to provide a baseline understanding of land in Scotland, and aims to increase awareness of the interplay between landscape, land use and ecosystem services.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy: 2026-2031
Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy sets out a new vision and objectives to support the development of integrated land use. The strategy covers the next five years and includes a commitment to publish a delivery plan and a refreshed set of land use principles.
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Scotland's fourth land use strategy: consultation analysis
This report provides analysis of responses to a consultation for Scotland’s Fourth Land Use Strategy which ran between 6 August and 5 October 2025.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy - Islands Communities Impact Assessment
The Island Communities Impact Assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy - Equality Impact Assessment
The Equality Impact Assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy - Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment
Child Rights and Wellbeing Impact Assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy - Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment
Fairer Scotland Duty Assessment for Scotland's Fourth Land Use Strategy.
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Review of Community Right to Buy
Recommendations to update legislation.
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Food and drink industry support
Grants to drive efficiency, productivity and investment.
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Agricultural Wages in Scotland Thirtieth Edition: A Guide for Workers and Employers
The Agricultural Wages Order and guidance for workers and employers details the minimum hourly rates of pay and other terms and conditions for agricultural workers in Scotland.
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The Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No. 73) 2026
This Order may be cited as the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No. 73) 2026 and shall come into force on 1st April 2026.
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Land-based learning review and plan – second progress report: SG response
This reports on progress of the recommendations covering the April 2025 to January 2026 period, following the Independent Commission for Land-Based Learning - review and implementation plan: SG response - progress report.
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National Islands Plan 2026: island communities impact assessment
Island communities impact assessment (ICIA) for the new National Islands Plan.
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Peatland ACTION five year partnership plan 2025 – 2030
This plan is the first in a series of rolling five-year plans designed to deliver Scotland’s long-term vision for peatland restoration. It aims to help the partnership focus on the right priorities, at the right time as we progress toward our proposed 2040 restoration target.
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Future Farming Investment Scheme
Additional funding to more than £21 million.
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New farming opportunities
Public land being made available.
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Farming and crofting support
14,182 businesses receive payment.
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Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund
Agriculture support applications open.
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Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review: stage 2 - review of policy and delivery context
Stage 2 of the Scottish Rural Communities Policy Review. It describes the recent, current and future policy and delivery context for three key elements of rural community funding and support: Scottish Rural Action, the Scottish Rural Network and Community Led Local Development.
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Future farming Investment Scheme
Applications for £14 million fund to open in July.
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Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill published
New legislation to support crofters.
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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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Farming Opportunities for New Entrants Group (FONE): information pack
Information on the Farming Opportunities for New Entrants group and links to relevant programmes and organisations for new entrants into agriculture.
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Agricultural wages in Scotland: guide for workers and employers - twenty ninth edition
The Agricultural Wages Order and guidance for workers and employers details the minimum hourly rates of pay and other terms and conditions for agricultural workers in Scotland.
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The Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No. 72) 2025
This Order may be cited as the Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order (No. 72) 2025 and shall come into force on 1st April 2025.
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Delivering for rural Scotland
Communities surveyed on key priorities.
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Preparing for sustainable farming
Payments to continue in 2025-26.
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New deal for agriculture
Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming.
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Independent Commission for the Land-based Learning Review report - SG response: implementation plan
Planning setting out the process and activities involved in delivering the Scottish Government’s response to the Land-based Learning Review’s recommendations.
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Crofting law reform
Analysis of consultation responses published.
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Supporting food and drink businesses
New funding to promote regional products.
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Climate change: Scottish National Adaptation Plan 2024-2029
Sets out the actions that the Scottish Government and partners will take to respond to the impacts of climate change. This Adaptation Plan sets out actions from 2024 to 2029.
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Support for farmers and crofters
Early payment to more than 11,500 businesses.
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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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Increase in official veterinary rate
Funding for enhanced training.
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Agriculture Bill to become law
Supporting sustainable and regenerative farming and crofting.
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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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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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Agricultural wages: guide for workers and employers - twenty eighth edition
The Agricultural Wages Order and guidance for workers and employers details the minimum hourly rates of pay and other terms and conditions for agricultural workers in Scotland.
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Land Reform Bill
Transfer test to become part of large rural landholding sales.
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Rural and island community support
Spring Budget needs to invest in environment and food production.
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Supporting the next generation of farmers
Success of Starter Farm Initiative.
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Support for equality in agriculture
Range of practical training courses for women.
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Creating opportunities for women in agriculture
Extension of Practical Training Fund.
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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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Addressing rural Scotland’s gender imbalance
Providing training support for women.
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Investing in women
Support for training and business creation.
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Skills matching service to help rural business
Workers connected to farming and animal welfare sector.
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Women in Agriculture
Business and leadership pilots launched.
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Rural skills plan
Securing, sustaining and progressing rural careers.