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Single case of BSE disease confirmed in Dumfries and Galloway.
6 December, 2024
A case of atypical Bovine Spongiform Encephalopathy (BSE) has been confirmed in a cow on a farm in Dumfries and Galloway.
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Sheep and Goat Inventory is now live
2 December, 2024
The Sheep and Goat Inventory is a mandatory requirement and is now available to complete online.
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Scottish Land Commission appointments approved by Parliament
28 November, 2024
Ministers have welcomed Parliamentary approval of three new proposed Commissioners to the Scottish Land Commission.
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Ministers call for increased agriculture and marine funding
28 November, 2024
Ahead of a meeting with National Farmers' Union of Scotland, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon and Finance Secretary Shona Robison wrote to the Chief Secretary to the Treasury...
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Agricultural wages board - minimum wage proposal update
25 November, 2024
A single minimum hourly rate for all agricultural workers, irrespective of age and duties has been proposed by the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board.
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2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) closing soon
18 November, 2024
The 2024 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) application window closes at midnight on Saturday 30 November.
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New Integrated Pest Management guidance page launched
18 November, 2024
A new Integrated Pest Management (IPM) guidance page has recently been launched to help farmers, growers and land managers adopt different IPM approaches.
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New report launched on potential interventions to tackle foodborne pathogens on livestock farms
14 November, 2024
A new report has been launched looking at the risk factors for foodborne pathogens on livestock farms.
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RSABI urges agricultural community to apply for Help for Heating grants
13 November, 2024
RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating grants which have increased to £400 this year.