Other Issues

Total income from farming data published

The new report on the state of the industry shows that net income from farming in Scotland is estimated to have fallen in 2018. Increased feed costs contributed to an eight per cent drop in income to £672 million.

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New Entrants to Farming conference

The sixth annual gathering for the FAS New Entrants to Farming will be held to inform and inspire people entering the agricultural industry.  This is a free event open to all with an interest in the future of Scottish Agriculture and places can be booked here.

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Preston Hall Farms (Part 2): business goals and succession planning

In part 2 of the Preston Hall Farms video case study, Bill Gray, Farm and Estates Manager of the business - explains how undertaking a FAS funded ILMP helped him to identify short, medium and long-term business goals, as well as implement mechanisms for succession planning.

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MenoUltras: 12 Ultra marathons in 12 days in world record attempt

One of our amazing supporters will be running 12 ultra-marathons in 12 days in a bid to set a new World Record and raise money for menopause research.

Erica Clarkson will attempt her awe-inspiring feat on a 400M running track in the Orkney Islands, Scotland in aid of Wellbeing of Women.

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Scottish Farm Business Survey

In the coming weeks some farmers may receive a letter from SAC Consulting asking them to participate in the Scottish Farm Business Survey which is funded by the Scottish Government.

Farmers who receive this request are strongly encouraged to take part in the survey as it is an invaluable source of information for farmers, farmer's unions, the agricultural industry and government in helping understand what is happening in the industry.

If you have any questions about the survey, these can be directed to SAC Consulting at Lorraine.strawhorn@sac.co.uk

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Farming programme welcomes two new members

New entrants to farming, Jade Brown and Ellie May Bovill tell their stories.

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