Rural Business
Organic Farming for New Entrants
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Opportunities for New Entrants in Fife
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Farm Management Handbook 2023/24
The 44th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals,…
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Crofting Matters – Subsidy Future & Current Schemes
Don’t miss out on the current schemes which boost income and improve animal and soil health! We discuss the PSF scheme, the future of subsidy, recent changes to the Croft…
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Agribusiness News October 2023 – Management Matters: Cash is King
Cash is King Bank balances are under pressure across the industry. Crop and milk prices have dropped sharply since last year, while input costs for all producers have not returned…
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A Simple Guide to Common Grazings Terms
This guide will help you navigate the language used for Common Grazings in the Crofting counties. Further information, guides, videos and case studies can be found in the links. The…
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Budgeting – Why?
Budgeting is an essential tool for any business, and critical in the current economic climate we find ourselves in. Interest rates are rising to levels not seen for nearly 20…
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Crofting Matters – Succession
Crofting legislation is fairly complicated and its no different when it comes to succession! Brian Inkster, well-known crofting law specialist, takes us through different scenarios and highlights what to watch…
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Farm Labour shortages, free upskilling events, and a conversation with The Soil Association
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert discuss recent…
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Crofting Matters – Tax & VAT for Crofters
It might not sound that interesting, but, especially these days, understanding what you can and should be doing with accounts and tax is important to save unnecessary expense and keep…
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