“any system can improve with small tweaks.”
Regenerative Farming “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing”
New farm Payment Scheme Welcomed But More Clarity Needed on Future Policy
Under the scheme, farmers and crofters who rear cattle and sheep will be able to claim a £250 payment for veterinary health and welfare interventions from this summer.
Scotland’s Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) 2023
The 2023 Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) application round will open for applications on 30 January 2023.
Future Farming Expo Coming to P&J Live
The Future Farming Expo Scotland event will be held over 2 days on Tuesday 10th & Wednesday 11th October 2023 at P&J Live in Aberdeen
“We need recognition of where we are”
Orkney’s farmers packed into the Albert Hotel to share their views on the Scottish Government’s future Agriculture Bill.
2022 AgriScot Farm Business of the Year Awards
Pictured: AgriScot Scotch Beef Farm of the Year – Harry Brown, Auchmaliddie Mains, Aberdeenshire There are 5 categories which celebrate the innovation, skill and dedication within Scottish farming
Agriculture Bill Consultation – Orkney
There will be an opportunity to share your views in person on 28th of November at the Albert Hotel, Kirkwall. The event runs from 7 to 9pm.
Scotland’s Farmers Take Their Case To The Scottish Parliament
The farmers were joined by the Scottish Government’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs Mairi Gougeon MSP and about 40 MSPs including Orkney Constituency LibDem MSP Liam McArthur.
Challenges & Opportunities of Hemp Production in Scotland
The report calls for “a review of the licensing system may enable new or existing farmers to better benefit from the environmental advantages offered by the crop”.
Delivering High Quality Food Production: Scotland’s Future Agriculture
The consultation by the Scottish Government is open until 21st of November 2022 and its results will help to shape Scotland’s Agricultural Bill.
