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Scottish Farm Business Survey – Good Technical Efficiency Pays
Every year, the Scottish Farm Business Survey (SFBS) produces National Group Average Datasets for you to benchmark your farm business. This allows you to investigate the financial strengths and weaknesses…
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Do you have gaps in your National Insurance record? – Check before 31 July 2023
State Pension & National Insurance Rule Changes Your New State Pension will be based on your National Insurance record when you reach State Pension age. To be eligible for any new…
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A Quick Start Guide to all Things Biodiversity
Are you looking to understand more about biodiversity and how you can help wildlife and pollinating insects on your farm thrive? Then here is a summary of some great FAS…
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Universal Credit
Universal credit is being withdrawn for many but you may still be eligible. This article provides information to raise awareness of how to identify what support you may be eligible…
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Virtual Fencing
This case study gives a real life example of how David Whiteford of Maxwelston Farm, South Ayrshire has used virtual fencing to improve his beef and sheep business and the lessons…
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New hedgerow and grassland management guides for farmers
New videos and practical guides have been created for farmers to help wildlife, such as pollinating insects, thrive on farms. The Scottish Wildlife Trust and SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s…
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Exploring Alternatives To Farm Ownership With SAYFC
In coordination with the Scottish Association of Young Farmers, FAS put on several meetings to explore different routes into agriculture for those whom land ownership through inheritance or purchase were…
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Making a Home for Bats on Your Croft
Where do bats live? A roost is the name of a bat’s home. Throughout the year bats may move between different roosts, that provide different needs, in the summer, females…
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Nature Based Solutions to Combat Drought and Flooding
Climate change and increase in drought and flooding Climate change is set to bring on a change in our weather systems, with extreme weather conditions becoming more frequent. This is…
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Energy Bill Support for Farm Businesses
The energy market has been in a volatile state for some time now and this article aims to explain the current support that is available to non-domestic customers and how…
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