Farming

This years Scottish Agritourism Conference took place in Perth over the 18 and 19 of November. 

A range of sessions took place over the two conference days including, a wide variety of speakers and panellists all relevant to the Sector. There was a real buzz around the venue as delegates connected and networked with exhibitors, sponsors and each other.

FAS Conference 2025 - Farming for the Future

Join the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) for an interactive industry conference with a focus on future-proofing your land and your people.

Farmstrong has announced that it is expanding its board of trustees, with three new positions to fill.

With many farming and crofting families worrying about the cost of heating their homes this winter, RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its 'Help for Heating' grants which have increased to £400 this year.  

Farm walk: Beef Cattle at Gryffe Wraes Farm

This walk is open to any farmer or land worker who is interested, though a priority will be given to any farmers from Renfrewshire and East Renfrewshire council areas.

Give Wellbeing a Sporting Chance, with Isla Mackenzie & Farmstrong Scotland

In episode two of the new Farmstrong Scotland webinar series, Give Wellbeing a Sporting Chance, we chat to Isla Mackenzie, Formula 1 Motorsport Engineer.

Farming for the Future: Planning for Profit and Nature

Join the Galloway & Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere, Propagate and National Farmers Union Scotland for a knowledge-sharing event looking at how farming can be good for both the environment and the farm business.

A call for farmers, crofters and others working in agriculture not to bottle up their worries, particularly after recent announcements, has come from RSABI, the charity which supports people in Scottish agriculture.

With widespread concern in the agricultural community about the potential impact of the Budget last week, the charity is urging people to avoid being caught up in an anxiety cycle, fuelled by social media and wider coverage.

A new plan to attract responsible private investment into natural capital markets has been launched for Scotland.

Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur launched Scotland's Natural Capital Market Framework as he spoke at the Nature Finance UK 2024 conference.

Farmer-led groups have recommended the Whole Farm Plan to support farmers and crofters in taking a holistic view of their businesses.

By establishing your current performance and activities, farmers and crofters can identify opportunities for improvement and work towards greater productivity and profitability, positioning their business to contribute to meeting Scotland’s climate and nature targets.

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