HERE'S THE deal. In one fell swoop the Scottish farming industry could become a mecca for tourists, create employment, save the planet and make a wad of wonga into the bargain.
SIR, – A couple weeks ago, the 'TSF' reported that the door to EID rule change was closed after assurances from EU officials that there was no support for it from other EU states.
Sir, – On December 14, 2011, Wigtown Area Committee (Community) held a public consultation exercise in Wigtown County Buildings to discuss the proposed integration of Crook Of Baldoon into Wigtown Bay Local Nature Reserve.
SIR, – Last week’s feature on Renewables contained some interesting and informative articles on what is undoubtedly one of the key areas for the agricultural industry in the coming years.
SIR, – I was very interested in the comment last week of Aidan Walsh of Texacloth, suggesting the British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) was giving misleading information to wool producers.
FARMERS ARE no strangers to dealing with the vagaries of the weather and markets – but in recent years prices have become even less predictable than the weather.
WE ARE right to be suspicious when the European Commission is coy about its plans – and it is certainly that way over changes to how aid is channelled to the most difficult farming areas in Europe.
