Scottish Government must approve cheap EU loans for farmers
Ian Duncan MEP has demanded that the Scottish Government opt-in to a multi-billion euro fund for farmers, offering low interest rate EU loans to help boost rural businesses. Dr Duncan was responding to the news that the European Commission had partnered with the European Investment Bank to offer cheap credit to farmers, with rates as […]
RPA opens bids for ‘Enjoy, It’s from Europe’ cash
The Rural Payments Agency (RPA) has announced a new opportunity for trade organisations to apply for funding towards promotion and information programmes for EU agricultural products. Producers of a wide range of products, including fruit and vegetables, meat and eggs, can apply for up to half the cost of marketing their goods abroad in […]
NFYFC calls on new MEPs to deliver for young farmers
The National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs (NFYFC) is calling for the UK’s newly elected MEPs to support young farmers to provide sensible and workable agricultural legislation throughout Europe amid fears MPs may back down on Pillar 2. NFYFC, the largest rural youth organisation in the UK, attended the European Council of Young Farmers (CEJA) […]
