New Film Highlights the Hidden Power of Dung Beetles in Nature‑Friendly Farming A new short film from Soil Association Scotland is shining a spotlight on one of farming’s most overlooked allies: the... 20 January 2026
Agritourism businesses encouraged to apply for AIS funding The Scottish Government’s Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) is now open for applications, offering capital grants to help farms, crofts and... 20 January 2026
Tiny Trailer Abattoir Breaks New Ground, Bringing Local Sheep Processing a Step Closer for Orkney and the Highlands Construction is now underway on the Tiny Trailer Abattoir, a ground breaking project led by Orkney farmer Jane Cooper, who... 5 January 2026
A landmark moment for Scotland’s food future! On 17 December 2025, the Scottish Government unveiled The First National Good Food Nation Plan, a comprehensive strategy designed to... 18 December 2025
Heat help from RSABI With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the... 17 December 2025
A new study reveals breakthrough in barley genetics Scientists from The James Hutton Institute were members of a multi-national team, led by Carlsberg Research Laboratory, investigating ways to... 16 December 2025
Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund – Capital Grants The Scottish Government Small Producers Pilot Fund is providing £500,000 in capital funding in 2025/26 to support small producers sectors in... 10 December 2025
From spuds to skincare. Scientists from the University of Aberdeen are part of a team looking to turn potato waste into high value compounds that can be used... 2 December 2025
Support for agritourism announced A new capital grant scheme for farmers and crofters that diversify into agritourism has been announced by the Cabinet Secretary... 2 December 2025
Sharing Knowledge Across Borders: Farm Succession and the Next Generation Ensuring the future of farming is one of the most pressing challenges facing rural communities across Europe – and Scotland... 26 November 2025