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Responding To The Energy Crisis

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FAS Sounds is the home for all our podcasts and audio resources.

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Increase the profitability and sustainability of your business through Government funding for one-to-one advice, worth up to a total of £3,700, for ILMPs, carbon audits, specialist advice and mentoring.

Whole Farm Benchmarking Tool

The Scottish Farm Business Survey is completed annually to accurately measure the performance of the main farm types found in Scotland.

Farm Woodlands News

Farm Woodland News provides information and advice on making the most of woodlands as part of the farm business.

Succession planning - protecting the future

Scottish Government lifts restrictions on succession planning funding

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FAS TV

Season 2 Episode 29

In this weeks FAS TV, we visit Balbirnie Home Farms in Fife to hear about their practical approaches to reducing external inputs in their mixed arable/livestock system.

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FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.

Podcast

Stock Talk - Rare Breed Survival Trust

In this episode we hear from Martin Beard from the Rare Breed Survival Trust. Martin tells us about what the Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) does and the importance of genetic diversity within species. He also talks about the importance of marketing and the supply chain working well.

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Season 2 Episode 29

In this weeks FAS TV, we visit Balbirnie Home Farms in Fife to hear about their practical approaches to reducing external inputs in their mixed arable/livestock system.

Watch now

A new agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits is being launched by the Farm Advisory Service (FAS). FAS TV is a weekly show designed for farmers and crofters. Each programme aims to deliver technical messages in a palatable and enjoyable format, with real farmers demonstrating advice in practice.

Events

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Events

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Videos from FAS

farmer using tablet in tractor

Purchasing Farm Software – What to Consider

Farm software can be a useful tool to help you…

farmer using tablet in tractor

Purchasing Farm Software – What to Consider

Farm software can be a useful tool to help you…

Buying a Farm as a New Entrant – Case Study Featuring Bruce & Gemma McWilliam

Battery Storage – Farm Energy Future Solutions

young lamb looking at camera

Indoor Lambing Management

Silage bales wrapped and stacked

Silage Clinic – Key Messages

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Podcasts

Thrill of the Hill – A Damming Conclusion?

Episode #12 – A Damming Conclusion? Beavers are a keystone…

Thrill of the Hill – A Damming Conclusion?

Episode #12 – A Damming Conclusion? Beavers are a keystone…

Rural Roundup (22nd March)

Stock Talk – Rare Breed Survival Trust with Martin Beard

Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Tina MacPhail & Iain MacMillan, Grinneabhat Community Space

Rural Roundup (8th March)

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Publications

Animal Health Updates March 2023

Animal Health Updates March 2023

Milk Manager News 2023 – March 2023

Agribusiness News March 2023

Improving Lamb Carcass Quality – CT Scanning

Nature Based Solutions to Combat Rising Fertiliser Costs

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Advice & Grants

Integrated Land Management Plan

Benefit from the knowledge and experience of accredited farm business advisers with specialist advice

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Benefit from the knowledge and experience of accredited farm business advisers with specialist advice

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Take advantage of government funding to create a sustainable and profitable future for your farm or croft.

Advice & Grants

Mentoring support for new farmers and crofters

New farmer or crofter? Take advantage of free mentoring support to grow your business

 

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New farmer or crofter? Take advantage of free mentoring support to grow your business

 

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Podcasts, videos, and publications offering guidance to new farmers and crofters.