Rural Business
New entrants to farming : approaching landowners and banks – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants.
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Agribusiness News – December 2016
Read the December 2016 edition of Agribusiness News here
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New entrants to farming : contract and share farming opportunities – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants. SAC Consulting will be delivering a range of workshops over the winter period designed to give you a flavour of what’s involved when entering into a farming business.
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Statutory management requirements (SMRs)
Under the 2015-2020 Common Agricultural Policy there are 13 statutory management requirements (SMRs) that apply in Scotland.
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Good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAECs)
Under the 2015-2020 Common Agricultural Policy there are 7 good agricultural and environmental conditions (GAECs) that apply in Scotland.
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New entrants to farming : succession – event summary
A small but focused group of New Entrants (some accompanied by a parent) met at the Woodlands House Hotel to discuss Succession Planning. Alan White, a solicitor with Gillespie Macandrews…
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How to prepare for Brexit – event summary
Over the recent months we held a series of meetings across the country to look at how farmers can prepare for Brexit. Below is the summary and handout presentations for…
Read More >Small scale cattle and sheep : building a viable enterprise – event summary
Small Scale Cattle & Sheep Meetings These two meetings were well attended and provided the participants with a good opportunity to learn the key points they should consider when considering…
Read More >New Entrants : Enterprise Gross Margins – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants.
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