Changes to farm support coming down into place next year
WEBJul 25, 2024 — Changes coming down the line for support payments. Scottish farmers are facing a raft of changes to the support payment system in 2025. In an announcement by the Scottish Government plus a letter to all support claimants which sets out areas which are being changes. However overall the government stresses the different schemes are …
Report urges Scotland to lead sustainable farming revolution
WEBDec 1, 2023 — A newly published report is calling for a major shift in farming policy for Scotland to become a leader in sustainable and regenerative food production and address the challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, and economic uncertainties. Titled: "The Potential for Nature-based Solutions in Scottish Agriculture", commissioned by the ...
Scottish Government unveils new policies impacting agriculture
WEBApr 19, 2024 — The Scottish Government’s suite of new policies have been announced at Holyrood in full. Tier 2 of the agriculture future support framework will be important for delivering outcomes for climate and nature. Following the First Minister’s announcement in February that the funding for Tiers 1 and 2 will constitute at least 70% of the overall ...
AI steps in to save Scottish potatoes | The Scottish Farmer
WEBAug 18, 2024 — While a global reputation sees Scottish seed spuds reach many different countries, the debacle which has seen Scottish seed pretty much excluded from sale to EU countries in the wake of the Brexit settlement has probably been partly responsible for the change in the balance of production – with the seed area falling to around 10,000ha …
The Farm Management Handbook 2023/24 | The Scottish Farmer
WEBNov 4, 2023 — The Farm Management Handbook 2023/24 (Image: Farm Advisory Service) The 44th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is out now! The Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural …
Innovative new app will grow Scottish farmers’ knowledge of their …
WEBJun 24, 2024 — NATURESCOT’S groundbreaking new Farm Biodiversity Scotland App is a tool which will allow people to map existing habitats and features on their farms and crofts, and to measure the condition of those habitats through an easy-to-use assessment. A successful pilot is now entering its second phase, explains the organisation’s deputy …
Deserted of wildlife, livestock and farmers | The Scottish Farmer
WEBMar 28, 2024 — Deserted of wildlife, livestock and farmers. Half of 2021's estates sold to corporations and overseas buyers. Huge swathes of land in Scotland have been lost to forestry, rewilding or carbon credits, but instead of being enriched with new species of plant and wildlife, such ground is bereft of the very bees, bugs and birds the schemes were ...
Scottish farmland market sees early surge in activity
WEBJun 12, 2024 — The Scottish farmland market is experiencing an unexpected early surge in activity despite weather-related pressure, as well as economic and policy factors. According to Savills, the number of acres advertised for sale on the open market to the end of May was 64% higher than for the same period in 2023, and 50% higher than the 10 year …
Scottish auction markets report strong start to the year
WEBJan 7, 2024 — As Scottish auction markets kick off a new year, auctioneers across all of Scotland’s marts have seen an increase in both buyers and sellers around the ring. Prime cattle and sheep sales have continued to do well, and prices have been strong. Despite the lack of sectoral confidence surrounding future Government support and longer-term …
Costs surge posing threat to UK's produce industry
WEBJan 5, 2024 — Costs surge posing threat to UK's produce industry. Soaring production costs have led some of the UK’s leading horticulture businesses to put any plans for growth on hold. Leading figures say the situation is putting the future of the domestic fruit and vegetable industry at risk. A report commissioned by NFU England and Wales found that ...