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First Women in Agriculture Conference strikes the right balance
More than 180 women working in agriculture across Scotland gathered at Murrayfield on 28th February to discuss ‘finding the balance’ at the first Women in Agriculture Conference.
Read More >First FAS Connect Conference a success!
Nearly 200 farmers and speakers from across Scotland gathered at Murrayfield to discuss the future of farming at the first FAS Connect conference on 31st January.
Read More >The Return of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme 2024
The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) is Scotland’s principal environmental scheme and the main mechanism of support for farmers and crofters looking to positively position themselves for nature net gain. The…
Read More >Agronomy Roadshows return to Scottish venues in January 2024
The popular annual agronomy roadshows return this month, offering an evidence-based approach to productive and sustainable arable systems and delivering the latest arable research. They are co-delivered by FAS, AHDB…
Read More >Protecting Atlantic Salmon
At COP28 the decision was taken by the International Union for Conservation of Nature to reassess the status of Atlantic salmon, moving it from a species of “least concern” to…
Read More >Beef Calf Scheme application deadline change to 14 January
RPS Essential Maintenance: 21st December 2023 – 4th January 2024 Questions and Answers: Q1. Why is access to RP&S being removed from Thursday 21 December 2023 to Thursday 4 January…
Read More >Forestry Grant Scheme – Grant Rates Increase to Help Tackle Inflation
In recognition of the responses received during this year’s Forestry Grant Scheme Consultation, and feedback from regular meetings with Stakeholders, Scottish Forestry has introduced a range of new measures to…
Read More >Forestry Grant Scheme – Consultation Findings
Following this spring’s consultation on the future of forestry grant support, the results are now in – a total of 187 responses were received, from organisations and individuals across a…
Read More >Cattle Records – Passport Reconciliation
Winter offers the perfect opportunity, while cattle are housed, to check ear tags and carry out a passport reconciliation. All cattle on the farm should have the correct tags and…
Read More >Getting the most out of your soil with PSF and FAS advice
By 2025, at least half of the funding available through the new rural support regime will require farmers and crofters to actively mitigate climate change and support biodiversity. Conducting soil…
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