Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity

The Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity supports the Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands and the Cabinet Secretary for Transport.

Specific responsibilities of the post are:[https://www.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/minister-for-agriculture-and-connectivity/ Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity]

• agriculture
• animal health and welfare
• wildlife management and crime
• natural resources and peatland
• crofting
• rural portfolio impacts of Brexit and Retained EU Law Act
• allotments and community food growing

• aviation and air services (including HIAL)
• island connectivity
• bus services and concessionary fares
• Scottish canals

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|Jim Fairlie

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|Humza Yousaf

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• Scottish Parliament

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• [https://beta.gov.scot/about/who-runs-government/cabinet-and-ministers/minister-for-rural-affairs-and-the-natural-environment/ Minister for Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment] on Scottish Government website

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Rural Affairs and the Natural Environment

Category:Environment of Scotland

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