Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity

Jim Fairlie was reappointed Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity in May 2024.

Responsibilities

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Supports the Cabinet Secretary for Transport and Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Land Reform and Islands.

Biography

Jim Fairlie was born in Perth and has lived and worked in the area all his life. He began his career as a shepherd before becoming a hill farmer. He built a successful food and events-based catering business and has extensive experience in urban and rural affairs. He was elected to represent Perthshire South and Kinross-shire at the 2021 Scottish Parliament election.

He was appointed Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity in February 2024.

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