News
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service’s Second Conference – A Big Success In Inverness
Over 130 farmers, crofters, and agricultural workers gathered at the Macdonald Drumossie Hotel in Inverness to discuss the future of farming. The theme of the day was ‘Cultivating Change: Tech-driven…
Read More >
Women in Agriculture Conference 2026
We had a brilliant day running the Farm Advisory Service Women in Agriculture conference at Murrayfield on 11th February. This year’s theme was “land, legacy and leadership” and we had…
Read More >
Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) 2026
The Agritourism Investment Scheme opened on 19th January 2026 and will close at midnight on 13th March 2026. The Agritourism Investment Scheme is a capital grant scheme designed to help agritourism businesses in…
Read More >Sign up to the FAS newsletter
Receive updates on news, events and publications from Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service