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
Supporting mental health and tackling loneliness First Minister John Swinney has announced additional funding to help people with their mental health. A further £3 million... 6 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
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
Tesco’s Stronger Starts Grants Open for Local Projects Tesco’s Stronger Starts programme is offering grants of up to £1,500 to support local projects across Scotland that help children,... 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
Scottish Economic Bulletin Published November 2025 The latest Scottish Economic Bulletin highlights how the economy has continued to show resilience into the second half of the... 24 November 2025
New study finds higher levels of antimicrobial resistance in surface water during winter A new study from The James Hutton Institute, Scotland’s pre-eminent interdisciplinary scientific research institute for the sustainable management of land, crop... 24 November 2025