SLE backs livestock attack Bill
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Targeted legislation to deal with dog attacks on livestock is a hugely welcome move for rural Scotland, Scottish Land & Estates said today.
The rural business organisation has said it supports the...
Practical support needed to help Scottish agriculture meet climate change targets
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Scottish farmers and land managers can do more in the fight against climate change but need practical and detailed support in order to do so, Scottish Land & Estates said today.
The rural business...
Rent review code will assist tenant farming sector
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A new code of practice on conducting rent reviews will encourage productive dialogue between landlords and tenants, Scottish Land & Estates said today.
Sarah-Jane Laing, chief executive at Scottish...
Planned cap changes welcomed by SLE
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Scottish Land & Estates has welcomed planned changes to the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) and Less Favoured Area Support (Scotland) (LFASS) intimated today.
The amendments, announced by the...
New approach needed to protect farm animals from attacks
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A new approach which increases the focus on preventing incidents of livestock worrying rather than simply punishing those responsible is needed to help tackle this ongoing issue in Scotland’s...
SLE supports moves to protect farm animals from dog attacks
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Scotland needs a clear and consistent approach to tackling livestock worrying, including increased penalties, robust enforcement and more supportive education for dog owners, says Scottish Land &...
Scottish Parliament provides short-term stability for farming
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New legislation will provide short-term clarity for those working in the rural sector as we approach an uncertain future out of the EU, says Scottish Land & Estates (SLE), the organisation which...
Progress made on short-term clarity for Scotland’s farming sector
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Scotland’s farming sector welcomes the security provided by this short-term Bill but remain keen to advance discussions on a longer-term solution to develop a resilient, efficient and thriving sector...
Have you signed the NFU Food Standards Petition?
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Tracey Roan is our Regional Support Officer for Dumfries and Galloway in the South West. In her first blog for us, Tracey discusses NFU's Food Standards petition and why it is important.
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National campaign to encourage farmers to #KeepTalking
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A national #KeepTalking campaign, fronted by Perthshire farmer and TV comedian Jim Smith (pictured this week on his farm), is set to be launched this week by RSABI, the charity which supports people...
Dialogue key to rent review process
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Communication between landlords and tenants - especially in relation to the impact of Covid-19 - is vital when conducting rent reviews, Scottish Land & Estates said today.
Responding to a call from...
Second chance to protect UK food standards must not be missed
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MPs must not miss this crucial opportunity to prevent substandard imports from undercutting our own domestic food which is already produced to extremely high British farming standards, Scottish Land &...