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Mentoring in Autumn
As autumn sets in over Scotland, farming and crofting activity shifts in preparation for the colder months, Calving begins, machinery is out working the land to prepare soil for next…
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Increased Acorn Toxicity Risk To Livestock
Oak trees have produced many more acorns this year and there have been reports of acorn toxicity cases this autumn. Acorns can be attractive to livestock after a period of…
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What New Entrants are Saying About the FAS Mentoring Grant
Have you started or taken over a farming or crofting enterprise within the past five years? You may be eligible for fully funded mentoring through the Farm Advisory Service. This…
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Funding Available for Future, New and Established Organic Farmers
As environmental pressures mount and public awareness grows, more farmers and crofters are exploring ways to work in harmony with nature. Organic farming offers a proven path forward—one that prioritises…
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Funding for Water Resilience and Climate Adaptation on Farms
As experienced by many Scottish farmers and crofters this year, climate change is driving warmer and drier summers. Ensuring reliable water access will require farmers and crofters to adopt forward-looking…
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Summer Shows – Animal Movements
Summer show season is now mostly over for another year. It is important that livestock keepers who exhibited livestock at summer agricultural shows ensure that cattle and sheep movements have…
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Get support to integrate AI into your operations
Farmers and crofters across Scotland are increasingly exploring the potential of artificial intelligence (AI) to enhance their agricultural businesses. From streamlining operations to improving decision-making, AI offers a range of…
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Bluetongue Virus Update
As of 30th July, according to the Ruminant Health and Welfare website, there have been seven cases of Bluetongue virus (BTV)-3 identified in England this vector season (2025-2026). These have…
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Get Funded Specialist Advice to Benefit from Trees on your Farm or Croft
Planting trees on farms and crofts can help prevent livestock heat stress, increase water use efficiency and reduce the effects of erosion from wind and runoff. Trees on farms can…
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Policy Shift in Deer Management for Climate and Nature
Scotland’s wild deer populations have reached historically high levels – estimated at around one million animals, double the 1990 figure. These include red, roe, sika, and fallow deer. Without natural…
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