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Whole Farm Plans for Dairy Farms
The whole farm plan is designed to support farmers in finding ways to identify opportunities to improve sustainability and profitability in their business. The introduction of the whole farm plan…
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Crofting Businesses: Carbon Audits and Preparing For Sustainable Farming
In recent times, crofters will have heard more about carbon audits than ever before. There are several reasons for why they are so important, such as Scotland’s net zero target…
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Forestry Grant Scheme Update
Following the confirmation of the new Scottish Government Budget Bill for 2024/25, Scottish Forestry has seen a significant reduction (41% cut) to its Capital Budget which is utilised to deliver…
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First Women in Agriculture Conference strikes the right balance
More than 180 women working in agriculture across Scotland gathered at Murrayfield on 28th February to discuss ‘finding the balance’ at the first Women in Agriculture Conference.
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First FAS Connect Conference a success!
Nearly 200 farmers and speakers from across Scotland gathered at Murrayfield to discuss the future of farming at the first FAS Connect conference on 31st January.
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The Return of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme 2024
The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) is Scotland’s principal environmental scheme and the main mechanism of support for farmers and crofters looking to positively position themselves for nature net gain. The…
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Agronomy Roadshows return to Scottish venues in January 2024
The popular annual agronomy roadshows return this month, offering an evidence-based approach to productive and sustainable arable systems and delivering the latest arable research. They are co-delivered by FAS, AHDB…
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Protecting Atlantic Salmon
At COP28 the decision was taken by the International Union for Conservation of Nature to reassess the status of Atlantic salmon, moving it from a species of “least concern” to…
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Beef Calf Scheme application deadline change to 14 January
RPS Essential Maintenance: 21st December 2023 – 4th January 2024 Questions and Answers: Q1. Why is access to RP&S being removed from Thursday 21 December 2023 to Thursday 4 January…
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Forestry Grant Scheme – Grant Rates Increase to Help Tackle Inflation
In recognition of the responses received during this year’s Forestry Grant Scheme Consultation, and feedback from regular meetings with Stakeholders, Scottish Forestry has introduced a range of new measures to…
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