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Preparing For The Future

Read more about developments in Scottish agriculture and Scottish Government's Whole Farm Plan.

The Farm Management Handbook 2024/25

Updated March ’25 gross margin figures now available for beef, sheep, dairy, arable, crofts and small farms, and organic enterprises
Download your free copy of the UK reference for farm business management.

FAS Technical Notes

Explore our Technical Notes for a wide range of advice and guidance to help you run your agricultural business.

FAS Sounds

Our podcasts cover a range of topics in Scottish agriculture.

Whole Farm Benchmarking Tool

Compare your farm’s economic and physical performance against farms of a similar size and type.

What's New

FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.

FAS TV is a weekly agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits.

Designed for farmers and crofters, each episode delivers technical messages in a digestible format, with real farmers demonstrating advice in practice.

Farm Advisory Service for farming advice and support in Scotland

Rural Roundup – Headlines & Deadlines for SAF (IACS) and AECS

In this episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who talk headlines and deadlines. We talk about the Single Application Form (IACS) window, AECS, and changes to both. We also discuss “Fair work first” and what that means for farmers & crofters undertaking an AECS.

Rural Roundup – Headlines & Deadlines for SAF (IACS) and AECS

In this episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who talk headlines and deadlines. We talk about the Single Application Form (IACS) window, AECS, and changes to both. We also discuss “Fair work first” and what that means for farmers & crofters undertaking an AECS.

Take advantage of government funding to create a sustainable and profitable future for your farm or croft.

Podcasts, videos, and publications offering guidance to new farmers and crofters.