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Our food and drink industry is worth £15 billion to the Scottish economy. At Scotland Food & Drink's first Showcasing Scotland UK event, Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon highlighted Scotland’s high quality food and drink.

The Single Application Form (SAF) deadline is midnight tonight. Before the window closes, check that any drafts have been submitted. For help with your application and any IT queries, contact your local area office by phone or webchat ➡️ bit.ly/39mO34L

Out walking this bank holiday? If you encounter feral pigs in the countryside, back off and give them a wide berth. Keep your dog in sight and under control, put them on lead if necessary. More information: gov.scot/publications/a…

An Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ) remains in place across Scotland – but biosecurity is best practice all year round. Find more advice at: gov.scot/publications/a…

Customers who missed the Single Application Form (SAF) deadline have until 9 June to submit their SAF and any required supporting documents, but will be subject to penalty.

🐝Happy #WorldBeeDay 🌍 Today, we celebrate our incredible #pollinators the #bees Here’s how you can get involved: 🌼 Plant bee friendly flowers. 📸 Share a pic of your bee friendly space or favourite bee! 💛 Support local beekeepers & learn more about pollinator protection.

This July, look out for the Agricultural Household Survey. Filling out the questions will help us to ensure decisions concerning the farming and crofting community are made with the best quality information possible.

Migrants make a huge contribution to Scotland, so we need a migration system that meets Scotland’s needs. First Minister John Swinney met social care, education, rural, tourism, business and local government representatives to discuss UK Government proposals to cut immigration.

Agriculture Minister Jim Fairlie MSP SNP confirmed more than £2m Scottish Government funding to help people get started in farming as he joined NFU Scotland, SAYFC & partners to extend training with Lantra Scotland & Ringlink Scotland ow.ly/FeiZ50VWmuZ

Islands Secretary Mairi Gougeon described how Scotland’s islands are integral to our national character and how Scottish Government is working with island communities to address challenges, harness opportunities & confirmed a new National Islands Plan.

Good biosecurity, such as well-maintained double fencing, can prevent the introduction of sheep scab into your flock by preventing direct contact with neighbouring flocks. More biosecurity advice: gov.scot/publications/b…

This bank holiday please don't drop food in the countryside or feed farm animals if you’re out walking. Kitchen scraps, even veggie ones, can carry devastating animal diseases such as #AfricanSwineFever and #Footandmouthdisease gov.scot/publications/a…

There's still time to amend your Single Application Form (SAF) submission without payment reduction. To make adjustments please write to your local area office before 2 June. Customers also have until 9 June to submit a late SAF, subject to penalty. tinyurl.com/22ysm6ch

Passionate about rural Scotland? Got skills in governance, finance, law, or community development? We need diverse expertise for our Appointed Commissioner role. Bring your perspective to the Crofting Commission! #CroftingCommission #BoardOpportunity #DiversityInclusion

Do not touch dead or sick #wild birds. They may be carrying #AvianInfluenza & if you keep #birds you could spread the disease to them. Report any dead wild birds you find to us. You can report online or 📞03459 33 55 77 gov.uk/guidance/repor…

Vaccination against BTV-3 is now permitted in Scotland. You can discuss vaccination with your vet. Keepers should ensure vaccinated cattle, sheep and goats are recorded on ScotEID and other susceptible species are reported on gov.uk: tinyurl.com/4r9u389c

Bird flu is transmitted by wild birds. Keep bird feed and bedding under cover to prevent contamination. Find more advice at: gov.scot/publications/a…

.@Scotgov and its partners continue to take action to protect our iconic wild Atlantic salmon and support their recovery in Scotland’s rivers and coastal waters. Find out more about our work in the latest annual progress report: ow.ly/thNQ50W1tqQ

Businesses have until 2 June to amend their Single Application Form without a payment reduction. To make your adjustments please write to your local area office before midnight by the deadline. ➡️ bit.ly/3MBAY6t

This week Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon confirmed that there would be no new National Park in Galloway and Ayrshire, following extensive consultation and independent Report. ow.ly/zgjy50W1BVu