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Views invited on framework bill for farming support
MSPs consult on Scottish Government measure as stage 1 opens
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Bill introduced for new farming support package
New payment system will encourage sustainability and climate mitigation
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Digital system launched for crofting applications
Commission promotes advantages of online submission
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Five new legal experts join Morton Fraser
Law firm strengthens team to meet client demand
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Ministers propose new rights for small landholders
Views invited on right to buy, right to diversify and more
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Agriculture Bill proposals put out to consultation
Ministers seek views on supporting and developing Scottish farming
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High demand affecting rural land market: Commission
Market Insights Report shows how landownership could concentrate further
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MSPs call for action over Crofting Commission failings
Committee criticises ministers' failure to tackle concerns raised in 2016
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Land Court and Lands Tribunal to merge
Expanded Land Court expected to offer more streamlined service
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Morton Fraser hires Martin Minton
Law firm strengthens Agricultural and Rural team
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Final bill passed as Holyrood rises for election
Dogs (Protection of Livestock) Bill given unanimous support
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Livestock worrying bill needs amended, MSPs report
Stage 1 report supports principles but highlights concerns
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Faculty opposes Land Court and Lands Tribunal merger
Response argues different expertise and approach needed in each body
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Bill to continue CAP passes final stage
MSPs unanimously back ongoing farming support schemes
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Expanded Land Court could take in Tribunal: new paper
Ministers seek views on amalgamation, and other issues
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Dogs livestock-worrying bill goes out to views
Holyrood committee begins stage 1 scrutiny of member's bill
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Three members' bills come before Holyrood
Livestock worrying, funfair licensing and local council powers all affected
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CAP continuity law needs sunset clause, MSPs report
Ministers should not be able to use broad powers indefinitely
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MSPs want time cap on powers to replace EU farm schemes
Stage 1 report opposes indefinite period for wide powers
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"Major inquiry" needed into farm tenancy system: Gill
Former Lord President calls for review of alternatives
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Crackdown on livestock worrying proposed in member's bill consultation
Higher penalties, police powers and ban on owning dogs could be enacted
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National film studio grounded by small landholding rules
Court refuses to allow resumption of site
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Crofting reform plans outlined
Two-phased approach proposed by Cabinet Secretary
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Supreme Court affirms solicitors' prescription plea to defective notices claim
Time ran from when landlords incurred expense, though ignorant of outcome