fbpx

Rural & Farming News

Historic Moment For Rural College With New Degree Awarding Powers

Historic Moment For Rural College With New Degree Awarding Powers

Becoming the first Scottish education provider in almost two decades to be granted degree-awarding powers is a truly historic moment for Scotland’s Rural College...

New Film First Reveals Secrets of Rarely Seen Dumfries and Galloway Wilderness

A new short film, which premieres on 16th October 2024, is calling for urgent action to secure a future for all living things in...
Harrison and Hetherington

New Role at Harrison and Hetherington For Dumfrieshire Woman Laura

H&H Group Plc announce the promotion of Dumfriesshire's Laura Millar to the role of Director of Strategy for the continuing development of the Group’s...
NFU SCOTLAND CALLS FOR FARM ASSURANCE CHANGE

NFU Scotland Calls For Farm Assurance Change

Members recognise benefits of farm assurance, but schemes must work in the best interests of primary producers. NFU Scotland’s submission to the independent UK Farm...
Public squirrel sightings ‘more important than ever’ as annual Great Scottish Squirrel Survey begins next week.

Public Squirrel Sightings ‘More Important Than Ever’ As Annual Great Scottish Squirrel Survey Begins...

Saving Scotland’s Red Squirrels (SSRS) is calling on the public to get outside, explore nature, and take part in its annual nationwide Great Scottish...

GSA UNESCO Biosphere & SRUC Complete Landmark Partnership Project Promoting Agricultural Resilience

The Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere Partnership (GSABP) and Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) have completed a pioneering partnership project exploring whole-farm planning for...
NFU Scotland, Galloway National Park Survey Results Are Released

NFU Scotland, Galloway National Park Survey Results Are Released

An open survey of residents and businesses affected by the Galloway National Park proposal found almost three-quarters of all respondents were opposed. A total of...

Scottish Farmers And Crofters Welcome Prompt Start To 2024 Payment Run

First tranche of support payments expected in next few days. Thousands of Scottish farmers and crofters have received notification that support payments for 2024 are...
RSPB Say Scotland’s seabirds face a bleak future without urgent action 

RSPB Say Scotland’s Seabirds Face A Bleak Future Without Urgent Action 

New report on seabird populations sees five more seabirds added to the UK Red list of birds that conservationists and scientists conclude are...
The 2024 Summer fails to dampen activity at the Great Corsock Show

The 2024 Summer fails to dampen activity at the Great Corsock Show

Saturday 24th August was The Great Corsock Show, with exhibitors and visitors coming from far and wide to attend a vital feature in the...