A fund of £250,000 has been awarded by the Scottish Government to help eliminate issues that stop women from having an impact across the agriculture sector.

The funding will help to deliver training as well as developing a charter for organisations to sign up to emphasising their support for involving more women at all levels.

The announcement also coincides with the publication of the “One Year Progress Report” from the Women in Agriculture Taskforce.

Announcing the funding at the Royal Highland Show, Rural Economy Secretary Fergus Ewing said: “I expect the taskforce to now take practical action towards better acknowledgement and representation of women in Scotland’s agricultural sector and I have set aside £250,000 towards helping realise equal opportunity for all in a progressive farming culture.”