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Covid-19 and Autumn Livestock Markets
For generations of farmers, livestock markets/marts have been the heart and soul of livestock farming. Last year, collectively, the 10 Scottish Livestock Auction Companies sold 2.7 million head of livestock…
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Apply for an ILMP to identify growth opportunities and cost savings for your farming business
Through the Farm Advisory Service (FAS), Scottish farmers and crofters can access Government grant support to secure the help of an accredited farm business adviser to undertake a professional Integrated…
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State Aid & Covid-19 Support
One of the questions farmers have been asking the Farm Advisory Service when they are considering applying for the Business Bounce Bank Loan Scheme (BBLS) is how much state aid…
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Women in Agriculture – Kerry Allison
Kerry Allison is hosting online meetings throughout the summer for Women in Agriculture groups. The two meeting topics she will be covering are, ‘Personal Resilience for Business Success’ and ‘Social…
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A New Start
We are hosting a series of webinars throughout the summer months, on a new start. These will be 60 minute webinars with an excellent line up of speakers to discuss…
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Woodland creation, management & conservation support
Up to £1000 in woodland creation, management & conservation support available, without a prior ILMP The Scottish Government has lifted requirements to complete an Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP) prior…
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Tenant’s Improvements Amnesty Deadline – Extended to 12 December 2020
The amnesty is a one-off opportunity to clarify, and have agreed for the record, the improvements which the tenant carried out and which in future will be discounted from the…
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Coronavirus (COVID-19): New Guidance for Private Landlords
As many farming businesses rent out surplus domestic properties on farm or have investment properties off the farm; they may have tenants concerned about being evicted if due to the…
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Crofting delivers important social, economic and biodiversity value say Highland and Islands’ SAC Consultants
Scotland’s crofting community has spoken out about the social, economic and biodiversity value of small-scale, and almost invariably part-time, way of life to Scotland’s Highlands and Islands. Crofts can range…
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Making more forage this year
With contingency planning and system changes possible, some might want to hone the mind on making more forage to increase stocking capacity and stock performance this year. This article summarises…
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