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Tougher penalties for animal and wildlife crime
Animals and Wildlife Act comes in to force in Scotland.
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Help for food and drink wholesalers
New £5 million fund to help businesses.
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New housing measures to protect poultry and captive birds against avian flu
Bird keepers should review biosecurity and house birds.
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Transforming Scotland’s convenience store sector
Increasing sales of fresh, healthy Scottish produce.
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Werritty Report response
Additional measures to protect birds of prey.
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Food & Drink Recovery Plan
Funding to accelerate change in the sector.
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Farmer-led groups to tackle climate change
More sustainable farming and food production.
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Affordable housing for rural and island communities
Funding extended beyond March 2021.
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Avian influenza protection measures
Avian Influenza Prevention Zone declared in response to cases of highly pathogenic H5N8 in GB and Europe.
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Support for farmers and crofters
Simplification and improvement of legislation.