Farming

NFU Scotland are inviting young farmers to a free event which will focus on the future of young farmers in Dumfries and Galloway.

The event at Laggan Outdoor, Gatehouse of Fleet on 18 May will centre on the question: If the average age of a farmer in Dumfries and Galloway was 35, would things be different?

Gary Mitchell, Regional Chairman for Dumfries and Galloway will chair the event, which will explore the future of the younger farmer and next generation in the region whilst sharing opinions, ideas and ambitions. 

The Beef Efficiency Scheme is currently open for applications.

This five-year programme is open to farmers and crofters to help improve the efficiency and genetic value of Scotland’s suckler beef herd. 

The window for applications has now been extended until 15 June 2016. The deadline was originally Tuesday 31 May 2016.

The Beef Efficiency Scheme is part of the Scottish Rural Development Programme.

Farming Connect are looking for farms and forestry businesses that may be suitable to host an exchange farmer from Wales.

Farming Connect, which delivers the knowledge transfer, innovation and advisory services of the Rural Development Programme in Wales is currently developing a new Management Exchange programme for farmers and foresters in Wales.

News from Ayrshire LEADER

The Ayrshire LEADER Local Action Group is supporting a range of Summer 2016 community events and gala days in 14 rural communities across South Ayrshire including Coylton, Dundonald, Annbank, Maybole, Girvan and Ballantrae.

News from Scottish Borders LEADER

Scottish Borders LEADER is now ready to receive applications for LEADER programme funding.

Rather than having one big launch event, we are holding a series of targeted meetings directed at specific rural areas and sectors in the Scottish Borders.