Farmers call for beaver damage compensation scheme
Farmers are calling for a compensation scheme if beavers damage their land, following the Scottish Government’s announcement to expand the beaver population
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End of an era as Donald Morrison steps down
Well-known auctioneering figure Donald Morrison will retire in December after a career spanning 48 years
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Auditor warns ‘governance must improve’ at Crofting Commission
The commission responsible for overseeing Scotland’s 20,000 crofts fell ‘below the standards expected of a public body in Scotland’
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Crofters confront minister on ‘severe damage’ posed by geese
Crofters raise concerns with the new minister for rural affairs, from difficulties accessing grants to the end of funding for goose management
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Like father, like son…
Youngster is the star of the show, helping dad at the annual ram sale in Oban.
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Crofting commissioner Malcolm Mathieson appointed as new convener
Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon, invited Commissioners to select a new convener after East Highlands commissioner Rod MacKenzie stepped down from both roles.
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NFU Scotland partners with Tiso to highlight growing issues around wild camping
Scottish Chef, BBC presenter and Tiso Ambassador Nick Nairn aims to educate wild campers to holiday more responsibly
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Islands MSP warns of catastrophic consequences for Scottish farmers
Mr Allan warned of the consequences of domestic producers being crowded-out of the market by cheaper and lower-quality food imports because of a lack of safeguards for domestic agriculture.