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Scottish ministers request clarity from UK Government over US trade talks

Rural affairs secretary Mairi Gougeon and trade minister Richard Lochhead said they had only heard about the talks through the media.

The Independent UK

Ignore 'vested interests' and push on with radical land reform, SNP urged

THE Scottish Government is being urged not to listen to “vested interests” but press on with more radical land reform.

The National (Scotland)

Brickbat: It's Not Easy Being Green

Scottish Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon said that since 2000, 15.7 million trees have been felled on land managed by Forestry and Land Scotland to make way for wind farms. She said that represents about 7,858 hectares (19,417 acres) of trees. The government is looking to more than double the…

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Post-Brexit trade deals could see Scots farm incomes drop and job losses, study shows

Farm incomes could fall by up to 60 per cent with job losses also predicted, a report looking at the impact of the UK’s post-Brexit trade deals on…

The National (Scotland)

Kate Forbes calls wildfire summit following summer blazes

SCOTLAND’S Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon is to attend a Highland wildfire summit organised Kate Forbes.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish minister in 'bargaining-chip' warning to Westminster over UK trade deal

MAIRI Gougeon has said that the signing of a new Indo-Pacific trade deal “offers positive elements” but warned the UK Government “not to use…

The National (Scotland)

Woodland creation forestry summit to get planting levels back on track

The Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon will chair a forestry summit later in the summer alongside industry leaders for smaller...

The National (Scotland)

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Elements of land reform proposals backed in consultation

Almost three quarters back a test for new buyers to assess whether risk would arise that was against the public interest

Insider UK

Tory MSP faces criticism for use of 'unparliamentary language' towards minister

A TORY MSP has been criticised for using “unparliamentary language” after calling a minister a “hypocrite” during a committee meeting.

The National (Scotland)

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals as post-Brexit pacts come to force

Mairi Gougeon raises concern saying deal would not benefit Scottish producers

The Independent UK

Scottish minister calls for more engagement on trade deals

Rural Affairs Secretary states that UK Government-negotiated deals won't benefit Scottish producers

Insider UK

Crown Estate Scotland could buy Highland estates to sell back to local communities

Scottish ministers pushing radical agenda to increase community ownership of large estates

The Guardian - UK

Scheme to help community land ownership receives major funding boost

A FLAGSHIP scheme that helps communities to take ownership of local land and buildings has received a £1 million funding boost.

The National (Scotland)

Fergus Ewing replaces Mairi Gougeon to open Scotland’s Beef Event

CABINET Secretary Mairi Gougeon has pulled out of attending Scotland's Beef Event.

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Food security unit launched to monitor and mitigate potential crises

A DEDICATED food security unit has been launched to monitor and mitigate potential crises

The National (Scotland)

Aldi shoppers warned change means Scotch beef in short supply

ALDI customers are facing a “shortage” of quality Scotch beef products, a Scottish Government minister has warned.

The National (Scotland)

Scots women in agriculture face sexism and stereotyping, report finds

Female workers described feeling like the “token woman” in the industry and that there was an “assumption” all farmers are men

The Independent UK

Who is in Yousaf’s first Scottish Cabinet?

The new First Minister has appointed his top team.

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Insider UK

Scotland’s food and drink exports reach record high of £8.1bn

'This is testament to the quality, innovation and skill shown by everyone working in the industry'

The National (Scotland)

Scottish overseas food and drink exports at record high - with EU trade worth £9.4bn

OVERSEAS exports of Scottish food and drink reached the highest figure on record in 2022, new statistics show.

Insider UK

Scotch whisky exports more than £6 billion for first time - despite domestic headwinds

Meanwhile, Scottish salmon was UK’s biggest food export during 2022

The National (Scotland)

Scottish salmon at heart of Parisian St Andrew's Day celebrations

Scottish salmon has been celebrated in Paris during a St Andrew’s Day reception.

Insider UK

Farmers demand 'more clarity' over funding future

Rural Affairs Secretary updates Parliament about food security and agriculture support

Insider UK

Trade agreement with New Zealand 'damaging to Scottish farmers'

Scottish ministers write to UK trade policy chief to complain about lack of level playing field for farmers

The National (Scotland)

New Zealand trade deal will hurt Scottish cattle farmers, Holyrood ministers warn

THE UK's new trade deal with New Zealand will be “damaging to Scottish farmers, Holyrood ministers warn.

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