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Jim Fairlie

New bluetongue controls have been introduced following the detection of the disease near Lockerbie Ref:RH220423196  Rob Haining / The Scottish Farmer
Bluetongue virus

Rise in confirmed bluetongue cases in Scotland as control zone introduced

First Minister John Swinney received a call for a reset First Minister John Swinney received a call for a reset
COMMENT
Agriculture
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Call to hit reset button as experts walk away from farming policy process

Jim Fairlie, minister for agriculture Jim Fairlie, minister for agriculture
Environment
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‘Strong support’ for wildfire warning system after summit, says minister

The proposed return of a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe has been marred by delays in recent years The proposed return of a direct ferry link between Scotland and mainland Europe has been marred by delays in recent years
Europe
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Major step forward as Scottish Government intervenes on Scotland to Europe ferry

The National could reprint this article as a great start to a serial debate aimed at settling a consensus on the best option for a manifesto independence offer to put before the Scottish people in 2026 The National could reprint this article as a great start to a serial debate aimed at settling a consensus on the best option for a manifesto independence offer to put before the Scottish people in 2026
LETTERS
Jim Fairlie
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Jim Fairlie’s article could be reprinted now and renew debate

The service between the Scottish capital and Montreal will operate three times a week The service between the Scottish capital and Montreal will operate three times a week
Canada
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Air Canada launches new route from Scottish airport to Montreal

The Scottish Government has pledged £250 million to support the restoration of 250,000 hectares of peatlands by 2030 The Scottish Government has pledged £250 million to support the restoration of 250,000 hectares of peatlands by 2030
Jim Fairlie
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Record levels of peatland restored across Scotland

First Minister John Swinney (left) and Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a stock image of a scientist at work in a lab First Minister John Swinney (left) and Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie, and a stock image of a scientist at work in a lab
EXCLUSIVE
Politics
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U-turn as SNP Government opens door to genetically edited food in Scotland

Perth was praised for its various shopping opportunities and amazing historic sites Perth was praised for its various shopping opportunities and amazing historic sites
Jim Fairlie
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Scottish area named best place in UK for business growth

Scotland's agriculture minister has called on Anas Sarwar to speak out Scotland's agriculture minister has called on Anas Sarwar to speak out
EXCLUSIVE
Anas Sarwar
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Anas Sarwar challenged as ex-Labour adviser claims 'we don't need small farmers'

SNP minister Jim Fairlie hit out at the comments SNP minister Jim Fairlie hit out at the comments
Anas Sarwar
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Ex-Tony Blair adviser sparks fury after 'we don't need small farmers' comment

The new strategy considers how to secure lifeline services in the Highlands and islands while considering increasing the production and use of sustainable fuel The new strategy considers how to secure lifeline services in the Highlands and islands while considering increasing the production and use of sustainable fuel
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Greens urge Scottish Government to limit number of flights as new strategy published

Grouse shooting businesses are seeking clarity on when the licencing scheme will come into force Grouse shooting businesses are seeking clarity on when the licencing scheme will come into force
Birds
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Call for clarity on when grouse moor licencing scheme will come into force

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