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16 April 2024
The path to net zero for the Rural sectorScotland has set the ambitious target of achieving net zero by 2045, in recognition of the climate emergency, with an interim target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 75% by 2030 and 90% by 2040.
16 April 2024
Revisions to the Agricultural Wages Order brings changes for employers and workers in the sectorThe revised Agricultural Wages (Scotland) Order came into effect from 1 April 2024, providing detailed legal requirements for terms and conditions of employment for agricultural workers in Scotland
07 February 2024
Planning ahead for rural businesses in 2024As we look ahead to 2024, rural businesses need to ensure they remain forward-thinking, agile, and plan ahead in order to take advantage of the opportunities and meet the challenges that the next year will inevitably bring. Below we’ve highlighted some important considerations to take into account.
18 December 2023
Topical matters for rural businesses in 2023 and looking ahead to 2024Rural businesses continue to face ongoing uncertainty over what the changing rural support schemes will deliver and how this will affect their future income. This is not aided by the Scottish Government’s recent communications relating to cuts to the Rural Affairs Budget. There continues to be a focus on sustainability and ensuring you are incorporating ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) into the decisions you make, ensuring your business remains fit for the future.
11 December 2023
How landowners can diversify their income through renewables projectsFor centuries, Scotland’s landscape has been managed by landowners for agricultural and sporting purposes. In recent years though, those operating within this sector have been plagued by the ever-changing and more challenging political and fiscal landscape.
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