Farmstrong Scotland menopause campaign gains international recognition Farmstrong Scotland’s work to support the wellbeing of women in agriculture has earned international attention, with the charity’s menopause campaign... 13 February 2026
General licence restrictions in the Borders NatureScot has restricted the use of general licences at Raeshaw Estate and Watherston Wood in the Scottish Borders. The decision... 11 February 2026
Securing homes in rural and island communities Plans to develop a Rural and Island Housing Grant Scheme, with an indicative budget of up to £20 million over... 6 February 2026
Busy bees on the Tweed! Buglife is inviting landowners and land managers along the River Tweed to express interest in receiving support for pollinator‑friendly habitat... 4 February 2026
Flying high! A new Best Practice Guide, Use of Drones (UAVs) in Deer Management, has been formally launched and is available through... 3 February 2026
Woodland creation key to Scotland’s livestock sector! A new study from The James Hutton Institute has shown that planting several hundred thousand hectares of new woodland and... 2 February 2026
Have Your Say on Scotland’s New Agricultural Wage Proposals Scotland’s agricultural pay framework is entering a new phase, with the Scottish Agricultural Wages Board (SAWB) inviting views on a... 28 January 2026
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
Dogs’ dinners can have greater climate impact than owners’ Dogs fed on premium, meat-rich pet food can have a bigger dietary carbon pawprint than their owners, according to the... 8 January 2026