Crofting Cabinet Secretary upbeat on future at Federation event

by SCF | Oct 9, 2018 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation was delighted that the Cabinet Secretary for the Rural Economy attended the Spirit of Crofting event in Rothes, Moray on Friday 5th October. Mr. Ewing gave an upbeat speech about the immediate outlook for crofting – despite the looming...

Federation event celebrates the role of young people in crofting

by SCF | Oct 9, 2018 | News Archive

Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) was delighted to recognise young crofters with an awards ceremony at the ‘Celebrating the Spirit of Crofting’ event in Rothes, Moray last Friday.The ‘Euan MacRae Best Crofting Newcomer Award’ is for new entrants with a keen interest...

Crofting Federation calls on the Comhairle to provide concrete assurances on abattoir provision in Stornoway

by SCF | Oct 9, 2018 | News Archive

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) calls on Comhairle nan Eilean Siar to provide reassurance to the crofting community of Lewis and Harris, following a report before the Comhairle’s Policy and Resources committee on the 2nd October which outlined proposals for the...

New Zealand leader of women in agriculture visits Scotland

by SCF | Oct 2, 2018 | News Archive

Lindy Nelson, the CEO of the New Zealand Agri-Women`s Development Trust, will be speaking at Dewars Centre, Perth on Thursday 4 October 2018 at 19:30. 2013 Business Woman of the Year, named by Primary Magazine as one of the top ten women in agriculture and Member of...

Crofting Federation announces short-list of nominations for young crofter awards

by SCF | Sep 14, 2018 | News Archive

Next month, two awards will be made by the Scottish Crofting Federation following a call for nominations for Young Crofter of the Year and Best Newcomer Crofter 2018. The drive for the award is the Year of Young People 2018 and as such will celebrate the role of young...