Recording of David Barnes, the Scottish Government’s Deputy Director for Agriculture and Rural Development outlining European proposals for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.

These podcasts gives information to those unable to attend the roadshow meetings happening across Scotland in late 2011 and early 2012.

Part 2 contains: Details on the direct payments that are proposed to replace the Single Farm Payments,and the Scottish Beef Calf Scheme, (Pillar One of the Common Agricultural Policy)

Slides accompanying this meeting can be found at:

http://www.slideshare.net/scottishgovernment/cap-reform-proposals-10635494

Recording of David Barnes, the Scottish Government’s Deputy Director for Agriculture and Rural Development outlining European proposals for reform of the Common Agricultural Policy.

These podcasts gives information to those unable to attend the roadshow meetings happening across Scotland in late 2011 and early 2012.

Part 1 contains: Introduction, Background Information, Info on EU Budget and Timetable for the Negotiations

Slides accompanying this meeting can be found at:

http://www.slideshare.net/scottishgovernment/cap-reform-proposals-10635494

Questions following discussion groups.

First Minister - labour market statistics 12 October 2011 by scotgov

Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference - Al Gore Opening remarks by scotgov

Keynote speech by Alex Salmond at the Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference

Interview with Alex Salmond during the Chinese Vice Minister Lui Qi visit to Scotland

The Scottish Parliament today re-elected Alex Salmond as First Minister to lead the Scottish Government for the next five years.