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...

SCF Urges Scottish Government to distribute future funding fairly!

by SCF | Feb 21, 2024 | News

The SCF took note of First Minister Humza Yousaf’s announcement on future splits of the agricultural budget at the NFUS conference last Friday. Unfortunately, without further clarification it is not clear how this will impact on crofters as it largely depends on how...