Book our next free Integrating Trees Network (ITN) event exploring how trees can benefit your farm. We will also be joined by Scottish Forestry to discuss funding opportunities and first steps toward woodland creation. Book ➡️ tinyurl.com/e87s5pm4

What would a trade agreement with the EU do for us? ✅speed up food imports/exports ✅restore EU market access ✅streamline pet movement Minister Jim Fairlie MSP SNP, Andrew Muir MLA & Welsh Government Rural Affairs discussed a shared goal of removing trade barriers with the EU. ℹ️gov.scot/publications/e…

The 2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) is open. Using our online service is the easiest and quickest way to apply and will help you to avoid some simple errors. To find out more, visit Rural Payments and Services (RP&S): tinyurl.com/3rbfsn7x

The Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR) is now open. All bird keepers (exclusions apply) are required to register their birds by 1 December 2024 and update their details at least annually. Register now ➡️ gov.scot/register-your-…

Up to 60% of a flock can be infected by sheep scab before any clinical signs are seen. If you suspect your flock has scab, you must report it to the Animal and Plant Health Agency and seek advice from your vet on controls. Find out more: gov.scot/publications/s…

Are you going to Stornoway Auction Mart tomorrow? Come along and meet our Agricultural Reform Programme (ARP) team to find out about the changes to agricultural support from 2025, and what funding is available to help you prepare ➡️ tinyurl.com/msh4wd63

A @RoberGordonUni report shows that Shetland Islands Council's Anchor Project had a positive impact on families in the community by providing support from existing frontline services to tackle poverty and inequality. Find out more ow.ly/gLn250Te4Q4

Rural Payments and Services including Manage Applications and Claims will be unavailable from 7am on Saturday 7 September 2024 to 6pm on Sunday 8 September 2024. We appreciate your patience while we carry out this essential maintenance. ruralpayments.org/topics/custome…

First Minister John Swinney announced this year’s Programme for Government, outlining his priorities of: 🔵 Eradicating child poverty 🔵 Building prosperity 🔵 Protecting the planet 🔵 Improving public services ℹ️ gov.scot/programme-for-…

Free Integrating Trees Network visit! 🌳 Join Andy and Debbie Duffus on their beef and sheep farm in Tomintoul on 2 October. They will talk about their recent venture into woodland creation and future plans for riparian planting. Book your place: tickettailor.com/events/integra…

Halting and reversing the biodiversity decline in our landscapes and seas is critical to our future environment. Find out more about our plans in our Programme for Government ➡️ bit.ly/3Tkw6Iq

⏳Time is running out for applications to the NatureScot deer management incentive schemes and there are still available places on each of the two pilots. ℹ️ For the 'Who and How's' please follow the link in the article. #deermanagement #wildlife #venison #animalwelfare #deer

👋 We're busy listening to issues and discussing our reporting plans on the proposed national park for Galloway. We're hearing from councils + groups, have met farmers and land managers, and will be meeting communities who want to discuss issues before November's consultation.

Are you going to Dingwall Mart this week? Come along and meet our Agricultural Reform Programme (ARP) team tomorrow find out about the changes to agricultural support from 2025, and what funding is available to help you prepare ➡️ tinyurl.com/msh4wd63

Addressing the UHI Islands Forum today in Kirkwall, Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon praised the close collaboration between @ScotGov and UHI which is helping to build resilient and resourceful island communities.

Book our next free Integrating Trees Network (ITN) event exploring how trees can benefit your farm. We will also be joined by Scottish Forestry to discuss funding opportunities and first steps toward woodland creation. Book ➡️ tinyurl.com/e87s5pm4

Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon was delighted to visit the new nursery in Kirkwall alongside Orkney Islands Council this week. The project has received over £1.6 million through the @ScotGov Islands Programme to increase childcare provision and support families in Orkney.

Your feedback helps make sure our support works for all farmers and crofters. We are looking to hear from people who find it difficult to use online services. If you know someone with relevant experience, please encourage them to take part. More ➡️ ruralpayments.org/news-events/ta…

The yellow-legged hornet, also known in the UK as the Asian hornet, is a non-native invasive species which has spread across mainland Europe and has an appetite honey bees. Find out what to do if you spot one ➡️ tinyurl.com/2s4ca77f

Are you interested in the proposal of a national park in Galloway, keen to understand more and be part of the conversation? We want you to have your say, so we've launched an online hub to share news and information, and offer a space for your comments: ➡️ orlo.uk/AN37z