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Grant funding to help Scottish agri businesses reduce emissions and improve sustainability

According to the Scottish Government’s 2018-2032 Climate Change Plan, approximately 73% of Scotland’s land area is designated as agricultural[1]. This means Scottish farming businesses have a vital and important role…

Get a helping hand to kick start your farming or crofting business

Setting up a farming or crofting business comes with its challenges. Not only do you need a well-designed business plan, you will also need to have good knowledge of agriculture…

How woodland creation could help protect the future of your dairy business

Have you ever thought about the knock-on effects of climate change and what it means for your farm or croft? Long-term changes in the weather bring more droughts and floods,…

Benchmarking Boost For Profits

A free online resource could help farms to boost profits as well as build a more sustainable business. Created by the Farm Advisory Service, the Whole Farm Benchmarks Tool allows…

Managing slurry, for folks in a hurry

Join SAC Consulting in partnership with Farming & Water Scotland for a practical and informative programme of webinars highlighting ways to make best use of storage, options for funding, getting…

Introducing FAS TV

A new agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits is being launched by the Farm Advisory Service (FAS). FAS TV is a fortnightly show designed for farmers and crofters to…

How a carbon audit can help your farming business stay competitive

As part of its 2018-2032 Climate Change Plan, the Scottish Government has committed to reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across Scotland by 75% by 2030. Reducing GHG emissions in the…

The Spring Budget 2021 – Key Implications for Farmers

The chancellor’s budget had relatively few surprises in the end. There had been concerns that there could be significant changes to the Capital Gains Tax regime – one of the…

Optimise the ability of your farming business to align with evolving Scottish agri policy

Optimising land use is a key priority set out in the Scottish Government’s Update to the Climate Change Plan 2018 – 2032. The goal is to move beyond just farming…