SCF calls on government to stop deferral of agricultural support

by SCF | Dec 6, 2023 | News

Reports of further cuts to agricultural support, as anticipated by depute first minister Shona Robison, were met with grave concern by SCF. SCF Chair Jonathan Hedges commented: “For the second successive year, funding in the region of £30 million will reportedly be...

SCF Welcomes New CEO at the Crofting Commission

by SCF | Nov 8, 2023 | News

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the announcement of Gary Campbell as the new Chief Executive at the Crofting Commission after news several months ago that Bill Barron was to be moving on. Mr. Campbell is currently a member of the Senior Management...

Crofting welcomes focus on rural communities in Agriculture Bill but says that the devil will be in the details

by SCF | Oct 4, 2023 | News

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has welcomed the Agriculture and Rural Communities Bill, which draft legislation seeks to provide a new framework for the delivery of agricultural and rural support across Scotland. “It has been a year since Scottish Government...

Crofting Federation joins new Scottish Government funded programme for crofter-led agricultural knowledge exchange

by SCF | Sep 8, 2023 | News

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has joined a funded partnership of seven organisations that is working together to facilitate knowledge-exchange on nature-friendly agricultural practices. “Low-intensity management of crofting land has significant potential for...

SCF appoints New Chief Executive

by SCF | Aug 9, 2023 | News

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has appointed a new chief executive, Donna Smith, to replace Patrick Krause, who is stepping down in October. “We had plenty of interest in the post and interviewed highly competent candidates,” said Jonathan Hedges, chair of the...