Rural Affairs Secretary

The Natural Environment Bill (Scotland) was proposed in Holyrood on February 19. It could help Scottish Ministers set legally binding targets to reduce carbon emissions and protect biodiversity. But will farmers support the proposed piece of legislation?

"She (Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon) must allow us to have a say whether we have a National Park or not"

Deputy First Minister Huw Irranca-Davies said Ministers did not have a ‘statutory basis to intervene in the sale of land owned by councils

"My policy goal remains to keep bluetongue out of Wales"

"This exciting news marks an important milestone in Scotland's growing reputation as an agritourism destination"

The funding schemes will provide support investment in on farm infrastructure to help 'build resilience to the potential impact of climate change'

The QMS levy rate will rise by 6.8 per cent