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Rural Roundup Podcast
Rural Roundup Podcast

Rural Roundup – AECS & Water Scarcity

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson talk about the upcoming AECS deadline and the pressing issue of water scarcity. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. FAS Resources Water Scarcity – Farming and Water Scotland Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm…

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Preparing Crofts and Small Farms for 2025 and Beyond

Future agricultural support is changing, and while the schemes crofts and small farms are eligible for will not change in 2025, there are additional things you will have to do to access support for next year. Like all other businesses in the sector, crofts and small farms will need to have completed at least two…

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Cornflowers in a wildflower meadow
Cornflowers in a wildflower meadow

Emerging Biodiversity Markets In Scotland, A Source Of Alternative Funding

Biodiversity markets have become increasingly common across the UK. This comes from a requirement for businesses to offset any negative impacts on nature, alongside voluntary initiatives targeted to improve a business’s public image. These private markets provide landowners with an alternative funding source to enable them to create or enhance habitats for wildlife. This investment could…

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