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New £500k funding to help Scottish women gain agricultural skills

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New £500k funding to help Scottish women gain agricultural skills

Date of alert:

Friday, 24 November 2023

Crime Ref:

Force:

National

New funding of over £500,000 has been announced by the Scottish government to help women and young people develop new agricultural skills

Successful applicants will be provided with £500 each to help pay for practical training courses relevant to farming and crofting.

The Next Generation and Women in Agriculture Practical Training Funds will provide the funds.

Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon announced the new support during a speech at AgriScot, which took place at the Royal Highland Centre on Wednesday.

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New £500k funding to help Scottish women gain agricultural skills
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