Rural Business
Rural Roundup – AECS & Updates
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie discuss the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) along with other relevant updates. Timestamps 04:14 Single…
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Business and Policy April 2026 – Policy Brief
Food and Drink Processing Scheme As part of a £9 million investment by the Scottish Government to drive efficiency, productivity, innovation and investment in the Scottish Food and Drink sector, applications have opened for the Food…
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Crofting Matters – Crofting Through the Seasons : Autumn & Winter
In this special two-part edition of Crofting Matters, “Crofting Through the Seasons”, we take you back to Autumn & Winter last year, where Kieron Sim visited both the Isle of…
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Crofting Matters – Crofting Through the Seasons: Spring & Summer
In this special two-part edition of Crofting Matters, “Crofting Through the Seasons”, we take you back to Spring/Summer last year, where Ross Mackenzie visited the Staffin Sheepdog Trials, a hugely…
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Business and Policy News Audio January 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on geopolitics and global agricultural trends
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on geopolitics and global agricultural trends. Show Notes 00:36…
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Unsure about Mentoring? Hear from Those Who’ve Benefitted
Starting out in farming or crofting can feel overwhelming, but support is available to help you build confidence and make informed decisions. Through FAS new entrants can receive practical, tailored…
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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…
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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…
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Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme (CAGS) – Update
Good news for crofters! The CAGS scheme, which helps support and improve crofting businesses, is getting an upgrade to make it easier and quicker to apply for funding. To make…
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Milk Fever in Suckler cows on Machair Land
Hypocalcaemia, also known as milk fever, is typically not an issue in suckler cows, although experience shows that the conditions on the Uists are just right to be an exception…
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