Agriculture
Monday 09/11/2009
Retailers encouraged to do more to to recognise value of local seasonal produce.
Study highlights importance of rural land to Scotland's economy.
Friday 06/11/2009
Seminar to encourage businesses to prepare for the impacts of swine flu.
Wednesday 04/11/2009
Responses bring consensus a step nearer.
Friday 09/10/2009
Farmers urged to make most of vaccine stocks before they expire on November 6.
Thursday 08/10/2009
Report highlights contribution Scotland's Science Institutes make to the economy.
Tuesday 06/10/2009
Institutes form new powerhouse for research into food, land use and climate change.
Wednesday 30/09/2009
Exchange rate confirmed.
Rural Affairs Secretary denounces plans that would cause 'devastation' among Scottish farmers.
Tuesday 29/09/2009
Occupancy requirement ruled out of proposed legislation following consultation.
Friday 25/09/2009
Farmers urged to have their say on future financial support.
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Wednesday 23/09/2009
A National Statistics Publication for Scotland.
Telephone exchanges in rural areas to be upgraded.
Monday 21/09/2009
A new action plan to help cut greenhouse gas emissions from across the agricultural sector.
Thursday 17/09/2009
Finance Secretary says budget will protect frontline services.
Monday 14/09/2009
Attempts to halt deadly disease sweeping through hives.
Tuesday 08/09/2009
All European Member States today voted in favour of Scotland becoming officially tuberculosis free.
Thursday 03/09/2009
Board will be retained following introduction of new apprenticeship rate and to protect vulnerable workers.
Tuesday 01/09/2009
Random blood testing to be carried out at markets and farms.
Thursday 27/08/2009
A National Statistics Publication.
Monday 24/08/2009
A minimum wage to be introduced to encourage more young people into the industry.
Wednesday 19/08/2009
Formal application to be submitted to Brussels to recognise Scotland as TB-free.
Monday 10/08/2009
Last chance to have your say on future of crofting.
Sunday 09/08/2009
First Minister says rural communities are embracing the spirit of the Year of Homecoming.