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Business and Policy November 2025 – Arable
Improving yields but mixed quality across Scotland On 16th October, the Scottish Government released its initial estimates of area, yield and production for the 2025 harvest, covering winter and spring…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Policy Brief
Future Farming Investment Scheme The Scottish Government has announced an additional £7 million of funding for the new Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), increasing the total grant funding available to…
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FAS Woodland Tool Helps Skye Crofter Plant 45,000 Trees
This case study highlights how crofters can benefit from the free FAS woodland tool to explore woodland establishment and management options on their croft. The case study explores Mr MacAskills…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Sheep
October Trade Round-Up The volume of prime lambs coming forward for slaughter rose in October, with slaughter figures for the week ending the 18th of October to be 3% higher…
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Business and Policy November 2025: Sector Focus – Dairy Technology – Where can it benefit your business?
With reliable, experienced labour on dairy farms costly and difficult to find; what is the alternative? While there are many tasks in dairy farming that require a high level of…
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Converting to Slatted Flooring for Improved Sheep Housing
Andrew Adamson was unsure how best to utilise a general purpose shed on his farm. A study trip to Ireland with his FAS Connect sheep group provided the insight and…
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Changing Weather Patterns – Evidence & Suggestions
Water scarcity in 2025 has been a persistent issue and the dry summer conditions brought challenges for many farmers, crofters and land managers across the country. 2025 has been unique…
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Two Case Studies Highlight the Benefits of Peatland Restoration for Farmers
Two films from NatureScot Peatland ACTION have recently highlighted how peatland restoration has benefited two upland farms in very different locations. Joyce Campbell, who farms at Armadale in Sutherland reports…
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Prepare Your Sheep Stock Club for the Whole Farm Plan in 2026
The Whole Farm Plan (WFP) is mandatory for all businesses claiming Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in 2026. In 2026 all BPS claimants will need to tick two items on their…
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How to Assess and Improve Cow Cleanliness
Keeping cows clean when housed can often be a challenge but is an important part of ensuring good udder health and prevention of environmental mastitis. If the udder and legs…
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