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Farmers’ handbook highlights need to address climate change
With COP26 starting in Glasgow this month, reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be a top priority for all businesses – including farms. This is the message from the Farm Advisory Service which has just published the 2021-22 Farm…
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Changes to Permitted Development Rights
With dairy farming becoming increasingly efficiency driven, with smaller herds becoming less common and businesses consolidating farming operations at one steading, recent changes to planning legislation and in particular to…
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Set your business in the right direction with an Integrated Land Management Plan
Not sure how to get the most out of your farming or crofting business? Want to increase production and financial efficiency but can’t work out how? Deciding how to do…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Easier access to mediation for farming disputes thanks to new scheme
The Tenant Farming Commissioner has launched a new scheme to promote mediation as an alternative to litigation, to resolve disputes between landlords and tenants in the agricultural sector. Designed to make…
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