Rural Business

The Farm Advisory Service provides a range of timely and targeted Rural Business support to help Scottish farmers improve the management and performance of their businesses.

This support includes;

• Farm business advice on key operational areas including strategy, finance, marketing, risk management, and people delivered through the web site and a range of local events.
• The provision of publications and tools to assist farmers in business management.
• A focus on timely farmer-oriented information in response to changes in the market and policy environment such as Brexit.
• Promotion of innovative activity that supports thriving farm business (e.g. renewable energy).
• Provide important Scottish-oriented market information for farm businesses and the wider agricultural industry in Scotland though on-line publications and datasets.
• Support farm businesses at all stages of their lifecycle – inception, operation, growth – and, if necessary, exit.