Fishing quota consultation
Still time to have a say on safeguarding Scotland's traditional fishing rights.

Argyll leads way in rural Scotland
£1.4 million already awarded to community groups through the Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP).

Increase in agricultural minimum wage
Increase of 24p per hour for workers with more than 26 weeks continuous employment from October 2008.

Views on rural development programme
Rural interest groups to provide feedback.

£1 million for pig industry
Package of support to secure a sustainable future for Scotland?s pig producers.

Support for Scotland's food industry
£6 million investment in 27 companies to help put more local food on Scots' plates.

Food and drink champions
Members of Food and Drink Leadership Forum announced.

Cabinet meets in Dumfries
First meeting outside Edinburgh is part of round Scotland series.

East Lothian wind farm to be extended
First Minister announces £22 million investment during visit to farm developers.

Cabinet on tour
The First Minister will take his Cabinet to Dumfries, Inverness, Pitlochry and Skye over the summer.



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