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Springtime Support with Livestock Health and Pasture Management
Spring brings a rapid shift in grassland and livestock management. Rising temperatures and longer days stimulate rapid pasture growth, creating both new opportunities and challenges. Maintaining sward quality, preventing poaching,…
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Mentoring Support for New Entrants: Learn from Experience and Build with Confidence
Starting out in farming or crofting can be both rewarding and challenging. New entrants often face a steep learning curve as they balance practical land management with business planning, regulation,…
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Increasing Biodiversity to Build Resilient Farms
Encouraging biodiversity on your farm or croft isn’t just good for nature; it strengthens the habitats and species that keep your land productive and resilient. A diverse mix of plants,…
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Bluetongue Virus Update
While there are no reported cases in Scotland, as of 21st April, according to the DEFRA website, there have been 337 cases of bluetongue in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland in the 2025…
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Grow, Learn & Thrive with FAS Support for New Entrants
Starting a farming or crofting business is exciting, but it also comes with a steep learning curve. As a new entrant, you may experience a range of challenges, from understanding your land and resources to…
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Food & Drink Processing Scheme Scotland
The Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland is a Scottish Government grant scheme for food and drink businesses operating in Scotland, administered by Scotland Food & Drink. The capital funding…
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Funding to Support the Introduction of Legumes
Adding legumes to your crop rotation can bring significant advantages for your farm or croft’s production and the environment. These crops have the unique ability to draw nitrogen from the…
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Food and Drink Industry Support
Grants to Drive Efficiency, Productivity and Investment Applications have opened for the Food and Drink Processing Scheme Scotland as part of a £9 million investment package. This investment offers match-funded…
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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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