Farming

Hemp Fibre and Co-Products: Advancing Crop Potential in Scotland & England

Supported by Scottish Enterprise and IBiolC and in collaboration with IndiNature and Elsoms Seeds, you will learn about the transformative potential of integrating hemp into your rotation.

Yesterday (24 June) an updated version of the Agricultural Reform route map was published to include the expectation that existing systems will be used to deliver support in 2025-2027. 

This means that the way famers and crofters apply for and claim support and the current timetable for submission and payments is expected to continue over the next three years.

Scottish Forestry are funding a limited number of free Farm Woodland Assessments within the Central Scotland Green Network, which covers an area stretching from Ayrshire and Inverclyde in the west to Fife and the Lothians in the east.

The assessments will allow farmers the opportunity to assess their landholding for potential planting with no future obligations.

MSPs have backed legislation that will transform how the Scottish Government supports farming and food production.

The Agriculture and Rural Communities (Scotland) Bill will ensure the Scottish Government can help farmers and crofters to produce more food more sustainably, supporting their essential role in climate mitigation and nature restoration. It will allow for a framework of payments that is responsive to the sector’s needs.

The Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs (SAYFC) is this week announcing a new RESPECT campaign which will be launched at the Royal Highland Show.

Carbon Literacy for rural industries

Are you an individual, or organisation keen to make our rural industries training available to up to three colleagues?

This one-day course will provide a recognised qualification and a  foundation of knowledge to level the playing field towards the Just Transition to net zero, no matter if you manage a croft or a global multinational.

AgriScot 2024

Welcome to AgriScot 2024!

Join us at the Royal Highland Centre for a day filled with all things agriculture. From livestock shows to machinery displays, there's something for everyone interested in the farming industry. Network with fellow farmers, learn about the latest innovations, and discover new products to enhance your farm.

Scottish Agritourism Conference 2024

This Conference will bring together everyone interested in the development of agritourism in Scotland.

It will be a great chance to get together, network and build relationships.

The conference is set to welcome:

Busting the Myths on Calf Milk Replacers

Sign up to this webinar by Scotlands Rural University College (SRUC) to hear from Dr Jessica Cooke of Volac Milk Replacers Ltd and Dr Lorna MacPherson from SAC Consulting (part of SRUC discussing myths and comparisons about calf milk replacers.

Join us for an informative discussion on the latest calf milk replacer research, helping you decide on the best milk replacer for your heifer rearing system.

Walk & Talk at Scalpsie Farm, Bute

Farmstrong are holding a Farm Walk & Talk this coming Wednesday, June 12th,  thanks to Ian Dickson who runs Scalpsie Farm on Bute.

Starting with lunch at the Kingarth Hotel at noon, the farm tour will follow, and finish up with a talk from Michael Blanche.

An optional extra, is to bring your togs and a towel for a touch of wild swimming at Scalpsie Beach!

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