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Sheep & Goat Annual Inventory 2025
The annual Sheep and Goat Inventory is a compulsory requirement for all Scottish producers who keep sheep and/or goats on their holding. The 2025 inventory is currently open and will…
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2025
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) is open for applications. Online submission is the easiest and quickest way to apply, and the closing date for submitting 2025 claims is…
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Rodenticide Rule Changes are Coming in January 2026
If you are a farmer or grower relying on professional rodenticides to control vermin, you will be required to have certification to buy or use these chemicals from 1st January…
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Unsure about Mentoring? Hear from Those Who’ve Benefitted
Starting out in farming or crofting can feel overwhelming, but support is available to help you build confidence and make informed decisions. Through FAS new entrants can receive practical, tailored…
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Autumn Insights for New Entrants to Farming
If you’re a new entrant to crop farming, November is an ideal time to observe soil preparation techniques for the upcoming growing season. Farm vehicles are actively working the land,…
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Return of the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme
On Tuesday 7th October this year the Scottish Government Minister for Agriculture and Connectivity, Jim Fairlie, attended the first Nature Friendly Farming Summit in Edinburgh. The summit was planned and…
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Access the Highly Rated Government-Funded Mentoring Programme
If you’ve launched or taken charge of a farming or crofting enterprise within the last five years, the Farm Advisory Service offers up to four days of fully funded, one-to-one…
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Free Expert Support for Farmers and Crofters
Running a farm or croft comes with daily challenges—and the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is here to help. Through its free advice line, FAS offers up to 30 minutes of…
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AECS to Open for Applications in Early 2026
It has been confirmed that there will be a 2026 round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) and the scheme will open for applications in early 2026. Detail on the…
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Muirburn Licence Scheme Changes
It has recently been confirmed that the implementation of the licence scheme will be delayed until Autumn 2026. It was previously expected that by 1st January 2026, it would be…
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