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...

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...

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...