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#M8 - J1

Both lanes Eastbound on the #M8 approaching Hermiston Gait due to a one car collision.

Police are on scene and traffic can pass using the hard shoulder but already we're seeing tailbacks towards J2.

BEAR SE Trunk Roads #takecare

It’s been a good debate and very well attended for a Members debate, showing the value of the sector to Scotland. Well done Ivan McKee MSP for securing it 🥃 Slainte Mhath

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This is absolutely brilliant, huge congratulations to this fantastic wee school in my constituency. Unfortunately as a Minister I can no longer raise parliament motions to congratulate them in parliament, but I certainly can do here. 👏👏👏👏

Today I asked Minister Jim Fairlie about what support is available to farmers and crofters who are facing one of the most difficult springs due to the weather.

☎ RSABI - supporting people in Scottish agriculture has a 24/7 helpline that can assist with various issues. Phone 0808 1234 555

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Delighted to be leading a debate in Parliament today on the huge contribution Scotland's whisky industry makes to our economy.
Tune in at scottishparliament.tv after Decision Time 5pm

Thanks Jim Fairlie MSP SNP for making the time to discuss wwfscotland 🌍's Vision for Agriculture and how, by collaborating with farmers & supporting the adoption of nature-friendly practices, Scotland's farms can become more resilient and profitable as our climate continues to change

Just counted about 5 different fields, got over 50 curlew. Judging by what I am seeing both on the ground and in the air and the overall noise they are making this year I am convinced our curlew numbers are increasing. Let’s hope I am right and if so, this trend continues.

It really is

Helped a friend who’s been battling through the lambing for weeks now with relentlessly bad weather.RSABI - supporting people in Scottish agriculture⁩ ⁦⁦SAYFC Agri Affairs⁩ been great at keeping folks spirits up and reminding to #KeepTalking . It can be isolating when it’s this hard but help is available,just ask

These guys continue to do brilliant work, 👇

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From 2025 funding will become more targeted towards biodiversity gain and climate adaptation.

New conditions for peatlands and wetlands are set out in the latest update to the Agricultural Reform route map:

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These guys are here if you need it folks

New criteria for agricultural support will help farmers and crofters meet more of our food needs sustainably.

From 2025 a calving interval of 410 days will be added to the Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme to make beef production more efficient.

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I had the great privilege of addressing the Perthshire Sri Lankan community for Sinhala and Tamil New Year.They have very much become a part of our New Scots community, well educated, young,ambitious keen to live work and contribute to society here in Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇱🇰 Welcome 🙏

I may not be in a lambing shed anymore but my absolute sympathies go to all those hardy souls bearing the brunt of this hellish weather. Hope this from Kelvin gives you half a wee chuckle. Thoughts are with you if you’re lambing out just now.

It was a busy Ministerial day yesterday. Went to Upper Nesbit farm with Sheila Voas and NFU Scotland to meet Robert Neil and launch the consultation in cattle EID. Vital we get farmer input to the discussion. Also went to Bavelaw Estate to see some amazing AECS results. 🙏 to all

Busy day with constituency surgeries in Crieff Auchterarder and Dunning today. Also had meeting with wind farm developers who are doing a great job in community engagement and community benefits. Local benefits from local projects is the best possible outcome for folk

Can I just say that if you’re looking for a day out and want to see a world renowned piece of engineering at work, the only one in the world, take a wee trip to the Falkirk wheel, it’s brilliant.