Agriculture
Friday 28/11/2008
Single farm payment paid on time and in full - Rural Secretary.
Wednesday 26/11/2008
Rural Secretary praises cull of bluetongue infected cattle.
Thursday 20/11/2008
The Common Agriculture Policy (CAP) Health Check should help ensure more flexibility for farming policy.
Wednesday 19/11/2008
Europe answers Scotland's call for tighter restrictions to prevent spread of the virus.
Friday 14/11/2008
Environment Minister calls on EU to maintain penalties for bird poisonings.
Thursday 13/11/2008
Famers are advised there is still time to book their animals into the Older Cattle Disposal Scheme.
Monday 10/11/2008
Information roadshows and telephone helpline set up to help farmers comply with scheme.
Thursday 06/11/2008
Cabinet Secretary condemns Europe's 'unrealistic approach' to pesticides.
Monday 03/11/2008
Launch of compulsory mass vaccination programme to protect Scotland's livestock.
Thursday 23/10/2008
A National Statistics publication for Scotland.
Wednesday 22/10/2008
Four new projects to provide long-term support to Scotland’s pig industry.
Tuesday 14/10/2008
Community groups in rural and remote areas invited to apply for a share in £5 million.
Thursday 09/10/2008
Vaccination date confirmed as beginning November 3.
Slamannan Plateau designated Special Protection Area under the EC Birds Directive.
Wednesday 01/10/2008
Proposals aimed at developing crofting communities.
Tuesday 30/09/2008
Funding for farmers to help meet costs of cattle requiring BSE testing.
Wednesday 24/09/2008
First Minister chairs meeting of leading retailers to discuss economic growth.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Monday 22/09/2008
Consultation launched on support for farming in 'less favoured areas'.
Tuesday 16/09/2008
Winter vaccination programme to protect Scotland’s livestock industry.
Friday 12/09/2008
Action taken after trial sowings found to contain genetically modified material.
Thursday 11/09/2008
Funding for new rural projects.
Wednesday 10/09/2008
Scottish producers urged to take every precaution in sourcing livestock.
Monday 08/09/2008
Irish Minister addresses second meeting of the Council as part of Scotland fact-finding visit.
Wednesday 03/09/2008
Details rural subsidy payments to appear on new website.