The Next Generation and Women in Agriculture Practical Training Funds will provide £500 to each successful applicant to help pay for practical training courses relevant to farming and crofting. 

The funds will be delivered by Lantra Scotland and can be used on courses providing skills. Training up to the value of £500 per course will be fully funded. Any training over the value of £500 per course will be considered and assessed on a case by case basis.

There are two funds: Next Generation Practical Training Fund (£400,000) and Women in Agriculture Practical Training Fund (£170,000).

Further information about both Training Funds is available on the Skills Hub.

Rural Affairs Secretary in the Scottish Government Mairi Gougeon said:

“Supporting the next generation of farmers is imperative if we want our agriculture sector to continue to innovate and thrive.

“We are committed to helping women and young people stay in rural communities by equipping them with the necessary skills to pursue careers in farming and crofting.

“This funding encourage women and girls to learn additional practical skills to progress their businesses and careers, which in turn can open up new employment opportunities for them.”

Grants of up to £30,000 are available to farmers in  Moray, Perth and Kinross, Aberdeenshire, City of Aberdeen, Angus and Fife. The scheme will open for applications next month and will be administered by the Scottish Government to help repair man-made flood banks.

Further details of this funding will be made available on the Rural Payments and Services website.