Rural Business
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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.
Publications

AgriBusiness News January 2021 Read >

Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance Read >

Mob Grazing With Beef Cattle Read >

Farm Resilience – Driving Forward Read >

Technology for Animal Health & Welfare – UAVs Read >

Social media for your business – What’s stopping you? Read >
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