Rural Business
New Entrants Case Study: Mix of Farming Arrangements
Case Study: Ian McKnight To build a viable farming business, one young farmer retains flexibility to work within different agreements. After studying Agriculture at the Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive (Ayr)…
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New Entrants Case Study: Joint Ventures for Landowner
Case Study: Stephen Withers and Neil Sandilands Share Farming – A Different Approach for Owner and Operator Share Farming is not common in Scotland but two farmers explain how it…
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Integrated Land Management Plan Case study: Fergus Laing, Glenbeg Estate
Name and business: Fergus Laing, Glenbeg Estate For many years, land owner, Fergus Laing has run a successful and diverse highland estate, incorporating a tenant farm, golfing, fishing and hunting. However, due to unforeseen…
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Integrated Land Management Plan Case study: Bitney MacNab, Cairnston Smallholding
Name and business: Bitney MacNab, Cairnston Smallholding Inspired by her youngest daughter to pursue a career in farming, Bitney MacNab – has ambitious plans to diversify from her bed and…
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