Director Rural
Peter Russell
The Rural Directorate is headed by Peter Russell and its aim is to promote development in rural areas and empower communities so that their particular views and circumstances are reflected in government policies and priorities.
Rural Directorate works to improve the well-being of rural Scotland, and in particular to manage the transition from European subsidies for production to broader-based rural development which aims for competitive farming businesses, well managed and maintained rural landscapes, flourishing biodiversity and thriving rural communities. Rural Directorate also promotes animal health and welfare.
Topics
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