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Grain sampling during COVID restrictions
Many grain merchants provide an on-farm grain sampling service to their clients in order to gauge the quality and suitability of grain lots. This is extremely important in the case of malting barley…
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Polyunits for Production
Throughout the month of September the Farm Advisory Service is hosting a series of online meetings focusing on polyunits. There will be 3 meetings in total, each covering a different…
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Implications of COVID-19 on the movement of grain
Cereal farmers are reminded to consider the implications COVID-19 and lockdown may have in terms of grain movement, particularly for crops usually sold on an “as available” basis or for harvest movement with end…
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Covid-19 and Autumn Livestock Markets
For generations of farmers, livestock markets/marts have been the heart and soul of livestock farming. Last year, collectively, the 10 Scottish Livestock Auction Companies sold 2.7 million head of livestock…
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Ammonium Nitrate Storage
Following the catastrophic explosion in Beirut reportedly caused by a large amount of Ammonium Nitrate which apparently was stored incorrectly, it is prudent to review the storage requirements for this…
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Apply for an ILMP to identify growth opportunities and cost savings for your farming business
Through the Farm Advisory Service (FAS), Scottish farmers and crofters can access Government grant support to secure the help of an accredited farm business adviser to undertake a professional Integrated…
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State Aid & Covid-19 Support
One of the questions farmers have been asking the Farm Advisory Service when they are considering applying for the Business Bounce Bank Loan Scheme (BBLS) is how much state aid…
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Women in Agriculture – Kerry Allison
Kerry Allison is hosting online meetings throughout the summer for Women in Agriculture groups. The two meeting topics she will be covering are, ‘Personal Resilience for Business Success’ and ‘Social…
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A New Start
We are hosting a series of webinars throughout the summer months, on a new start. These will be 60 minute webinars with an excellent line up of speakers to discuss…
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Woodland creation, management & conservation support
Up to £1000 in woodland creation, management & conservation support available, without a prior ILMP The Scottish Government has lifted requirements to complete an Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP) prior…
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