New Entrants

Mentoring in Autumn

As autumn sets in over Scotland, farming and crofting activity shifts in preparation for the colder months, Calving begins, machinery is out working the land to prepare soil for next…

What New Entrants are Saying About the FAS Mentoring Grant

Have you started or taken over a farming or crofting enterprise within the past five years? You may be eligible for fully funded mentoring through the Farm Advisory Service. This…

FAS Mentoring Support Available

Access the highly rated government-funded mentoring programme If you have set up or become the head of a farming or crofting business in the last five years, you could benefit…

Starting Up In Business

Having made the decision to start your own farming business, there are a number of factors to consider before trading begins. This article will take you through three of the…

Writing a Farm Tenancy Tender Application

A farm tenancy tender application is generally a substantial document generally encompassing a business plan and projected financial budgets, along with additional information which may be stipulated by the prospective…

Applying for a Farm Tenancy Tender

Entering into a new farm tenancy arrangement is a substantial decision, for both the potential tenant and the landlord, therefore attaining a tenancy often involves preparing a competitive application for…

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