Crofting Federation Presses for Bolder Land Reform

by SCF | May 22, 2024 | News

In responding to the Scottish Parliament’s Net Zero, Energy and Transport Committee’s call for views on the Land Reform Bill this week, the Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has expressed extreme disappointment in its lack of ambition and focus on addressing the real...

SCF welcomes John Swinney and asks for more ambition in creating a fairer rural Scotland

by SCF | May 13, 2024 | News

Photo Credit – John Swinney | Scottish Parliament Website SCF welcomes John Swinney and asks for more ambition in creating a fairer rural Scotland The SCF has welcomed Mr. John Swinney to the role of Scotland’s new First Minister. As the leader of the SNP...

Good Food Nation Plan: neither a plan, nor about good food 

by SCF | Apr 22, 2024 | News

Good Food Nation Plan: neither a plan, nor about good food  SCF is extremely disappointed about the Scottish government’s Good Food Nation Plan which happens to be neither a plan, nor about food, let alone good food.  In the consultation closing today, we have...

MSPs demand better support for crofters, but new agriculture policy proposals leave little hope

by SCF | Apr 1, 2024 | News

While SCF welcomes the statements made by MSP’s across the board in support of crofters and other small businesses in the Stage 1 debate on the Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill, the recently updated route map by the Scottish government does not live up to these...

SCF calls MSPs to amend agriculture bill to ensure a fairer distribution

by SCF | Feb 21, 2024 | News

SCF joined fellow organisations in a demonstration on Monday at the Scottish Parliament, to ask for a fairer agriculture bill. The Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill as introduced does not live up to the Scottish Government’s commitment to a just transition. While...