Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
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Providing advice and resources to farmers & crofters to increase the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
Scotland, United Kingdom
Joined August 2016
Join us for a Farm Wildlife Walk on 31 July at Rhynie Farm! 🐦 With big changes coming to farm support - including mandatory Biodiversity Audits as part of the Whole Farm Plan – this informal event is a great chance to get ahead and start preparing ⬇️ .
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With Biodiversity Audits set to become a mandatory part of the Whole Farm Plan, which will be a condition of Basic Payment, this informal event will provide an ideal opportunity to prepare for the...
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Livestock ID & Record Keeping is still the #1 cross-compliance issue at inspections! Staying on top of all the rules can be overwhelming, but our Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stands are here to help! Find us at local markets across the country. More at
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Heading off to @Dingwall_Mart on 22nd July? FAS will be around to help you with any questions about livestock identification and records! Keeping up to date and compliant can be challenging, but we are here to help! More info:.
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Come see us at local markets across the country and find out about our comprehensive toolkit to allow your business to confidently comply with the regulations and avoid unnecessary penalties.
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🌿 Interested in boosting biodiversity on your farm?.Join us on 6th Aug at Caerlaverock Estate for a Farm Wildlife Walk. Explore wetlands, meadows & wildlife corridors, and learn how to support nature on your land.
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This meeting is an opportunity for people in agriculture to hear about: The network of wetlands, wildlife corridors and wildflower meadows that have been created as part of their Nature Restoration...
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Did you miss our recent webinar about the upcoming changes to the Employment Rights Bill? These changes, which will be implemented over 12-28 months, will have a significant impact on employers. Click below to catch up:.
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It is important for farms and agricultural businesses who employ staff, to be aware of the changes that will be implemented as part of the Employment Rights ...
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Support payments now require a Whole Farm Plan, and this includes a biodiversity audit. Join our free workshop on 12th August in Uig, Skye to learn how to map habitats & identify species on your farm. We'll even get a look at NatureScot's app! Book here:.
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An interactive workshop to learn how to identify key habitats and species on your land. This session will provide you with the skills and confidence to carry out the biodiversity audit on your farm.
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#ScottishFarming businesses must adapt to the serious impact of drier summers and higher temperatures. ☀️🐮🌾Get £5.2k of funding for a comprehensive business review and specialist advice to align adaptation measures with your long-term financial goals ➡️.
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🌾 Cereal variety changes! 🌾 In this update, we provide a list of what has changed in winter barley and winter wheat varieties. Click to read more including links to our full lists:. Subscribe to our Crops & Soils newsletter here:
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This week on FAS TV: We’re back at Coul Estate in Laggan as they prep for their first pedigree sale at Carlisle’s British Blue Spring Show. Plus, photographer Catherine MacGregor shares tips on snapping top livestock shots. Watch here 👉
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In this episode of CropCast Tiffany is joined by Donald Dunbar and Alan Bruce, to discuss EFA changes for 2026 and how best to practically integrate some of these options on farm. A must listen! 🎧 🌾 .
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🚜 Soil Myths vs. Reality – FREE webinar 🌱.Soil carbon, rock dust, biology… what’s hype & what helps? Learn what we know & what we don't to understand what is possible for your land.🗓️July 22nd, 7-8.30pm #soilhealth #regenerativeagriculture #farming.
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Presentations by three subject experts who have each spent the time identifying what works, and what you should be careful of. Plenty of chances for you to ask questions of them directly. This is a...
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Book your free place to identify opportunities on your farm, improve your soil knowledge, and better make use of the resource under your feet:
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Dr Fiona Fraser is a researcher at SRUC and will highlight the importance of biological diversity in soil health, drawing on current research and examples. She will offer insights into how farmers can support and benefit from more biologically informed management.
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Dr Andrew Innes, senior researcher at SRUC, will examine the growing interest in rock dust as a soil amendment. He will provide an evidence-based perspective on its potential benefits and limitations, helping farmers and advisers make informed decisions grounded in science.
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Dr Sarah Buckingham, senior consultant at SAC Consulting, will discuss how managing soils for carbon can support resilient, productive farms while contributing to Scotland’s climate targets - offering clear, evidence-based insights for anyone working in agriculture.
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There are a lot of myths surrounding soil in agriculture. Join our webinar to better understand what is true, what is still developing, and how you might see the benefit on your own land. Learn about our speakers who you'll be able to hear from and ask questions to👇.
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RT @ScotGovRural: Join us to hear from Davy McCracken, SRUC and the Adamson family about how trees can benefit your farming business now an….
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RT @ScotGovRural: Applications are now open for the Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund (KTIF) and due by 11:59pm on 7 September. For mor….
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Need help with your Whole Farm Plan Biodiversity Audit?.Join us 12 Aug at Byretown Farm, Lanarkshire, for an interactive workshop to include:.Help to identify & map habitats.Demo of @NatureScot Biodiversity App.@qmscotland @NFUtweets @SAYFC . 🔗 Book now:
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Distinct from our FAS Farm Wildlife Walks, this workshop is designed to help you complete a biodiversity audit for your Whole Farm Plan. Land managers now
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What can we learn from the Irish? Teagasc’s recent open day at Moorepark showcased key areas of research and KPI’s deemed most important to their dairy industry. Read more:. Want more Dairy news? Subscribe to our Dairy newsletter:
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