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Muirburn Licensing
It has been announced recently that the muirburn licencing scheme will take effect on 1 January 2026. This had previously been expected to be earlier. The most up to date…
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Findings from Moorepark ’25 – Irish Dairying: Innovating the Future
Every two years Teagasc hold an open day at their dairy research facility, Moorpark, in County Cork. This year’s theme was “Innovating for the Future.” Since the removal of quotas…
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Land-Based Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme
Are you 16 to 21 years old and seeking employment opportunities in Scotland’s land-based sector? If so, the land-based pre-apprenticeship scheme could be for you. The scheme has recently been…
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Mentoring for Next Generation Farmers & Crofters
The Farm Advisory Service offers up to four days of free mentoring from experienced mentors for new entrants who have become head of a farming business within the last five…
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Next Generation Practical Training Fund
Following a successful pilot in Autumn 2023, the Next Generation Practical Training Fund has reopened and will continue until March 2027. Anyone who has entered the agricultural industry within the…
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Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS)
About SLMS The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) provides independent advice and facilitation services to those seeking or offering opportunities in farming and crofting. They are a government-funded service and…
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FAS Connect Next Generation Groups
In 2024, two pilot FAS Connect Next Generation groups were launched covering South & Central (spanning Scottish Borders to Isle of Bute and everywhere in between) and Kintyre peninsula. These…
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Combat Drought and Heat Stress with Funded Support from FAS
Scotland’s changing climate means that farmers and crofters will have to adapt to drier summers and higher temperatures, creating numerous challenges. The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) offers one-to-one support to…
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BVD Eradication – Important Changes & Phase 6
Scotland’s BVD eradication scheme has been in place since 2010. Phase 6 of the eradication scheme is starting on 1 July. Changes from July 2025 From 1 July 2025 Persistently…
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Autumn-Sown Cereal Variety Changes
The winter barley list includes six new two-row feed varieties: NOS Olena, KWS Heraclis, Kitty, KWS Valencis, Rosemary and Organa. The are also three new sixrow hybrids: SY Quantock, Inys…
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