Rural Business
Business and Policy News Audio July 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology. Timestamps…
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Rural Roundup – One Foot In, One Foot Out: Getting Started & Succession
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss opportunities for those looking to enter Agriculture, though apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship schemes, The Scottish Land…
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Grant Funding for Whole Farm Support this Summer
The summer months are amongst the busiest and most important in the farming calendar, with longer days driving intensive work on grassland management, silage making, and livestock tasks such as…
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Crofting Matters – Shetland Black Aets: Preserving an Ancient Land Race, and Heritage Straw Crafts
Hello and welcome to Crofting Matters, hosted by Osla Jamwal Fraser where we discuss topics that matter in crofting. Over the next few episodes, we will be bringing you Crofting…
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Agri Culture – Glenkilrie, From Land to Larder: Lauren Houstoun
You are listening to Agri Culture, a podcast that aims to explore the stories of the people that make up our agricultural industry and culture of farming, in Scotland and…
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Grant Funding to Support Fuel-Efficient Choices
Global market pressures mean fuel costs remain high, with no clear timeline for when they may ease. In the meantime, it’s vital for farm and crofting businesses to focus on…
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Mentoring Support for New Entrants: Learn from Experience and Build with Confidence
Starting out in farming or crofting can be both rewarding and challenging. New entrants often face a steep learning curve as they balance practical land management with business planning, regulation,…
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Grow, Learn & Thrive with FAS Support for New Entrants
Starting a farming or crofting business is exciting, but it also comes with a steep learning curve. As a new entrant, you may experience a range of challenges, from understanding your land and resources to…
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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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