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Water levels return to normal across most of Scotland

21 July 2023
Water levels return to normal across most of Scotland

Water levels return to normal across most of Scotland

21 July 2023

Businesses abstracting water are being urged not to get complacent as river and ground water levels return to normal across much of Scotland.


Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

20 July 2023
Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

Minister warns that rural economy is facing a hit from Tory trade agreements

20 July 2023

Scotland’s rural economy is set to be severely hit by Free Trade Agreements negotiated between the UK and non-EU trading partners, the SNP has warned.


Farming: Could daffodils hold the key to reducing cattle methane emissions?

17 July 2023
Farming: Could daffodils hold the key to reducing cattle methane emissions?

Farming: Could daffodils hold the key to reducing cattle methane emissions?

17 July 2023

SRUC scientists’ research into reducing cattle methane emissions using a chemical from daffodils is part of a project awarded £2.8 million by DEFRA.


Antarctica mission launch for Aberdeenshire brothers' ships

17 July 2023
Antarctica mission launch for Aberdeenshire brothers' ships

Antarctica mission launch for Aberdeenshire brothers' ships

17 July 2023

Inspired by the Ross scientific expedition of 1839-43 two Aberdeenshire built replica ships have taken to Antarctic waters on a scientific mission.


Black Isle remains in Significant Water Scarcity for a second week

07 July 2023
Black Isle remains in Significant Water Scarcity for a second week

Black Isle remains in Significant Water Scarcity for a second week

07 July 2023

The Black Isle remains in Significant Scarcity for a second week, and the Forth area also rises to Moderate Scarcity in the latest SEPA report.


Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

02 July 2023
Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

Farming: Science of food and drink takes centre stage

02 July 2023

The RHASS Presidential Initiative team have reflected on ten brilliant case studies which have been uncovered over the last six months in Scotland.


Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

01 July 2023
Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

Farming: Concern over changes to livestock supply chain infrastructure

01 July 2023

Livestock Committee Chair for NFU Scotland Hugh Fraser expresses his views on the current situation in Scotland.


Farming: Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund's work is evaluated

01 July 2023
Farming: Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund's work is evaluated

Farming: Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund's work is evaluated

01 July 2023

An evaluation of the Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund has been published by the Scottish Government, looking at its outcomes.


Black Isle sees significant water scarcity situation

30 June 2023
Black Isle sees significant water scarcity situation

Black Isle sees significant water scarcity situation

30 June 2023

The Black Isle is now at Significant Scarcity of water level with the Nairn, Findhorn, Spey and Dee catchments raised to Moderate Scarcity levels.


Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

27 June 2023
Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

Joint call for Government to enable tree integration with food production in Scotland

27 June 2023

Woodland Trust Scotland, Soil Association Scotland and NFU Scotland have called for integrated forestry alongside food production.


New measures are set to boost agroforestry

25 June 2023
New measures are set to boost agroforestry

New measures are set to boost agroforestry

25 June 2023

New Forestry Grants Scheme measures include making funding available for planting fruit, nut and native trees.


Farming: Quality Meat Scotland eyes up global growth

24 June 2023
Farming: Quality Meat Scotland eyes up global growth

Farming: Quality Meat Scotland eyes up global growth

24 June 2023

Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has announced its new five year strategy which seeks to make Scotland the ‘go-to’ choice for premium red meat worldwide.


Farming: Rural Affairs Secretary confirms new conditions for support payments

22 June 2023
Farming: Rural Affairs Secretary confirms new conditions for support payments

Farming: Rural Affairs Secretary confirms new conditions for support payments

22 June 2023

New conditions for farming support payments will be introduced from 2025, to help cut emissions and help tackle climate change.


Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023
Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

Farming: Emergency use of Asulox in Scotland is denied by ministers

22 June 2023

A herbicide previously used to control bracken on farms in Scotland, will not be authorised for use this season because of the risks it poses.


SEPA working to prepare for water scarcity issues this summer

03 May 2023
SEPA working to prepare for water scarcity issues this summer

SEPA working to prepare for water scarcity issues this summer

03 May 2023

Businesses in Scotland abstracting water from the environment are being urged to plan for possible shortages this summer.


Highlands Rewilding crowdfunder hits the £1 million mark

22 April 2023
Highlands Rewilding crowdfunder hits the £1 million mark

Highlands Rewilding crowdfunder hits the £1 million mark

22 April 2023

Highland Rewilding's three sites in the Highlands and Aberdeenshire could be set to be joined by a fourth in Argyll.


EXPLAINED: Lyme disease – why it’s on the rise and how to stay safe this spring

22 April 2023
EXPLAINED: Lyme disease – why it’s on the rise and how to stay safe this spring

EXPLAINED: Lyme disease – why it’s on the rise and how to stay safe this spring

22 April 2023

Infected ticks can be found in every county of the UK, but some areas are known to pose a higher risk including the Scottish Highlands.


Integrated Trees Network seeks out new host farmers and crofters

02 April 2023
Integrated Trees Network seeks out new host farmers and crofters

Integrated Trees Network seeks out new host farmers and crofters

02 April 2023

Led by the host farmers and crofters, on site events on tree integration are backed with support from the Scottish Government and Scottish Forestry.


Aberdeen and Inverness academics highlight rural poverty in new book

19 March 2023
Aberdeen and Inverness academics highlight rural poverty in new book

Aberdeen and Inverness academics highlight rural poverty in new book

19 March 2023

The needs of the poorest and most vulnerable in the countryside are overlooked and underserved by UK Government policy say academics in a new book.


SNP leadership candidates make their pitch as vote opens

13 March 2023
SNP leadership candidates make their pitch as vote opens

SNP leadership candidates make their pitch as vote opens

13 March 2023

The members-only for a new party leader opened at noon today


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