Farmers fear ‘staggering financial implications’ over new slurry regulations
Kintyre farmers have added their voices to national calls for assistance in dealing with ‘staggering financial implications’ of new slurry storage regulations
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Leader, March 18 2022
The Scottish Government needs to step up before irreversible harm is done.
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Withdrawal from fisheries negotiations involving Russian Federation
‘To allow the Russian Federation to participate, remotely or in person, in such discussions would be an insult to our Ukrainian friends and partners’
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What can people do to help challenge drugs and alcohol stigma?
The Scottish Government is launching a campaign to help end the stigma of problematic substance use (drugs and alcohol) in a bid to make it easier for those with a drug or alcohol problem to seek help.
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Case study: Michaela Jones
Michaela Jones used alcohol to help her cope with trauma from an early age. She now works as a National Policy Officer with the Scottish Recovery Consortium supporting, representing and connecting people with lived experience.
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New agroecology learning programme launches
The potential of agroecology as a useful framework for furthering agricultural sustainability is gaining recognition and support, both among farmers and crofters, and within the wider industry.
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Complete closure of Clyde cod box leaves fishermen reeling
The fishing industry has reacted with anger and frustration as the Scottish Government announced an 11-week fishing ban in the Firth of Clyde
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Warning over net zero cost to Argyll homes
‘I am keen to receive your reassurances that we in the Highlands are not going to be the victims of thoughtless policies which are implemented and conceived in haste’
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Consultation to consider the future of air services
‘It’s absolutely vital that our rural and island communities continue to have access to properly funded, reliable and regular air services’