Next Generation
Land-Based Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme
Are you 16 to 21 years old and seeking employment opportunities in Scotland’s land-based sector? If so, the land-based pre-apprenticeship scheme could be for you. The scheme has recently been expanded to take on 400 participants across the catchment of Ringlink Scotland, Tarff Valley and Borders Machinery Ring. No qualifications are required, and applicants can…
Mentoring for Next Generation Farmers & Crofters
The Farm Advisory Service offers up to four days of free mentoring from experienced mentors for new entrants who have become head of a farming business within the last five years and hold a Business Reference Number (BRN). Mentors can assist with a wide range of skills required by next generation farmers and crofters in…
Next Generation Practical Training Fund
Following a successful pilot in Autumn 2023, the Next Generation Practical Training Fund has reopened and will continue until March 2027. Anyone who has entered the agricultural industry within the last five years or recently completed formal sector-related education can apply for 100% funding for up to £500 per course. There is no upper age…
Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS)
About SLMS The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) provides independent advice and facilitation services to those seeking or offering opportunities in farming and crofting. They are a government-funded service and free at the point of use. SLMS was established in September 2019 against the background of an ageing demographic in farming and crofting, and a…
FAS Connect Next Generation Groups
In 2024, two pilot FAS Connect Next Generation groups were launched covering South & Central (spanning Scottish Borders to Isle of Bute and everywhere in between) and Kintyre peninsula. These groups meet between two and four times per year, usually in the evenings or weekends, over a two-year programme focussing on personal development and mentoring….
Thrill of the Hill – Finding the Next Generation: The Scottish Land Matching Service
Thrill of the Hill is back for season 6! Armed with a new team, new ideas and a range of new speakers, Alex takes on the hot topics impacting the farmed upland environment. Scotland has a vibrant and dynamic farming industry, merging traditional practices with new innovations, yet barriers and challenges to entering and exiting…
Poultry Health for Beginners
As a keeper of poultry it is important to know the signs and symptoms of some common health issues, as well as how to prevent and treat pests and diseases that can impact on their health and welfare. Sourcing stock Sourcing high health stock from reputable breeders is critical in reducing the incidence of poor…
Getting Started with an Animal Health & Welfare Plan
Animal health and welfare plans are already a fundamental part of many assurance schemes, such as QMS and Red Tractor, and organic certification or marketing contracts. However, as part of the Whole Farm Plan, all farmers or crofters who keep any number of cattle, sheep, goats, deer, alpacas, llamas, pigs, or over 350 poultry need…