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Rural development grants awarded in Argyll Print E-mail
Monday, 18 August 2008

The Scotland Rural Development Programme (SRDP), launched earlier this year, has awarded £1.4m worth of grants to community groups in Argyll, as part of £2.7m allocated by Scottish Ministers to the area to support rural communities.

The SRDP was launched earlier this year, following its approval by the European Commission. It will disburse £1.6bn over the period to 2013, of which two-thirds comes from the Scottish Budget and one-third from the European Union, through the LEADER (Liaison Entre Actions de Dévelopement Economique Rurale) programme, which aims to see local communities empowered and provide a closer link to funding.

The government has said that more grants are set to follow over the coming weeks and months with extra resources specifically earmarked for the Highlands and Islands.

Environment Minister Michael Russell said: “I am delighted to note how clearly the Argyll Local Action Group, with the involvement of Argyll and Bute Council, has recognised the importance of agriculture, fishing and forestry to rural Scotland's prosperity.

“Seeing these LEADER projects get underway is great news. I am convinced that, working hand in glove with the local communities they help sustain, land managers can make an enormous contribution to the growth of Scotland's rural economy.

“The Argyll and Bute Agricultural Forum, for example, has developed an action plan to help farmers adapt to recent changes.

“Another successful group, Argyll Food Producers, has had great success in promoting and selling 'Argyll Foods' at music festivals across the UK including T in the Park and the upcoming Hydro Connect.

“Through LEADER, the SRDP is making a vital contribution to ensuring that rural communities throughout Scotland can secure maximum benefit from a healthy and competitive agricultural sector.”
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