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Fuel Efficiency on Arable Farms
Global events have fuel prices on the rise. With no clear timeline for when things will improve, it’s important to ensure your business is as fuel efficient as possible. There…
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Apply Now for One-to-One Support Through FAS
The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) has reopened applications to its one-to-one support services, which were temporarily paused due to exceptionally high demand. You can now apply for funding for the…
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Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service’s Second Conference – A Big Success In Inverness
Over 130 farmers, crofters, and agricultural workers gathered at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel in Inverness to discuss the future of farming. The theme of the day was ‘Cultivating Change: Tech-driven…
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Women in Agriculture Conference 2026
We had a brilliant day running the Farm Advisory Service Women in Agriculture conference at Murrayfield on 11th February. This year’s theme was “land, legacy and leadership” and we had…
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Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) 2026
The Agritourism Investment Scheme opened on 19th January 2026 and will close at midnight on 13th March 2026. The Agritourism Investment Scheme is a capital grant scheme designed to help agritourism businesses in…
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Lamb Castration Consultation
Defra has opened a UK–wide consultation inviting sheep producers and the wider industry to share their views on the proposed changes to the rules for lamb castration and tail docking. The…
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Avian Flu Update – January 2026
Cases of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (bird flu or HPAI H5N1) in captive and wild birds have increased significantly over the past few months. Avian Influenza is a notifiable disease…
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Whole Farm Plan (WFP) Advice
The Whole Farm Plan (WFP) is a way of measuring how efficient your current agricultural practices are and identifying opportunities to make improvements. The WFP applies to all agricultural businesses…
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Working with Wet Weather
It’s predicted that our winters are going to become warmer and wetter, with an increased risk of ‘extreme weather events’. With winter upon us, now could be a good time…
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Funding for Water Management – Plan Ahead and Avoid Summer Stress
Water scarcity can quickly turn into a major challenge during the summer months, affecting crops, livestock, and overall farm productivity. The good news? You can take steps now to reduce…
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