Tag: lochhead
Rural support delivered by Scottish Government
By a Newsnet Reporter The Scottish Government has begun injecting over £300million into the rural economy, giving a vital cash boost to the...
UK Govt must ensure golden opportunity for Scotch beef not lost
By a Newsnet Reporter Scotland’s world renowned beef sector is currently facing both “massive opportunities” and “all too apparent” threats, say industry experts....
SNP’s Lochhead to promote Scottish food and drink in USA
Rural Affairs Secretary Richard Lochhead is in America this week to attend a series of engagements and meetings forging new, and fortifying established, links...
Salmond China talks lead to re-opening of livestock trade
ECONOMY...Fresh trade agreements allowing exports of UK pigs to China could be worth millions of pounds to the Scottish economy. Richard Lochhead Cabinet Secretary...