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Bill to close fox hunting loopholes introduced

A Bill that will close loopholes in legislation on the use of dogs for hunting has been introduced. The Hunting with Dogs (Scotland) Bill will limit the number of dogs allowed to be used to flush animals for them to be shot to two, whereas an ...

25 Feb 2022 at 11:25

Scotland

Farmers urged to give views on fitting newborn cattle with electronic ear tags

Farmers have been asked for their views on plans to fit all newborn cattle with electronic ear tags. The Scottish Government said its plans would see bovine electronic identification provide cattle keepers with an easier way to collect and ...

04 Apr 2024 at 14:44

Scotland

Warning proposed tenant eviction laws could cut homes available for rent

Housing organisations have urged MSPs to think again before making new laws on tenant evictions, warning it could cut the number of homes available for rent. On Tuesday the Scottish Parliament will debate the final stage of the ...

27 Jun 2022 at 01:01

Scotland

National parks can help support farms, says environment charity

The creation of national parks can help “support viable farm businesses”, a report from an environment charity has found. The study, by Scottish Environment Link, highlighted how farmers working in such areas can access ...

02 Oct 2024 at 00:01

Scotland

Scottish Government risks more wildfires with new muirburn system, experts warn

The Scottish Government risks making the threat of wildfires in Scotland worse unless it introduces a better approach to muirburn licensing, a number of organisations have warned. Scottish Land and Estates (SLE), ...

18 Apr 2025 at 00:01

Swinney gives ‘cast-iron’ guarantee to return £46m to farming sector

Scotland’s First Minister has given farmers a “cast-iron” guarantee to return £46 million taken from the agriculture budget to combat the cost-of-living crisis. The cash was taken in 2022 and 2023 as the country ...

13 Nov 2024 at 16:18

Agriculture funding change sent shock waves through Scottish farming, says NFU

The UK Government “sent shock waves” throughout the agricultural sector due to funding changes announced in the Budget, a union has said. Martin Kennedy, president of the National Farmers’ Union Scotland (NFUS),...

29 Nov 2024 at 15:30

Scotland

Most rural residents think politicians do not understand countryside – poll

Almost three-quarters of people living in the countryside believe that politicians do not understand the needs of rural communities, according to new research. The Scotland’s rural voice survey found the top ...

09 Dec 2025 at 00:01

Scotland

First Minister pledges to ‘secure bright future’ for Scotland’s farmers

The First Minister of Scotland is pledging to “secure a bright future” for Scotland’s farmers. John Swinney will on Friday vow to support Scotland’s agriculture sector and said that the SNP Government will ...

06 Feb 2026 at 00:01

Scotland

Swinney: Housing scheme to help Scots ‘put down roots’ in rural and island areas

The Scottish Government has announced plans for a housing grant scheme in rural areas. First Minister John Swinney set out the Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme at the National Farmers Union Scotland ...

06 Feb 2026 at 12:28

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