Providing advice and resources to farmers & crofters to increase the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
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With fuel costs rising, boosting efficiency matters ⛽️
FAS can help #farmers & #crofters access expert advice for an ILMP (up to £2,000) & x2 specialist reports (up to £3,200) to streamline operations & save.
Find out more: fas.scot/news/grant-funding-…
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On FAS TV, we visit Drumsleed Farm and Westerton Farm to see how diversification, collaboration, and innovation are creating new opportunities. From direct food sales to ready meals made with local beef and vegetables, discover a true farm-to-table story.
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A fantastic Lothian Farm Wildlife Walk with Graham Millar, exploring practical ways to support wildlife while running a productive farm. Highlights included kestrels, barn owls and wildlife corridors. 🦉 #FarmWildlife #Biodiversity @NatureScot @savebutterflies @AHDB_Cereals
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🎙️ New Agri Culture episode is out now!
Mary-Jane Lawrie chats with Lauren Houstoun of Glenkilrie Larder (glenkilrielarder.co.uk) about family farming, local food, sustainability, and food education at Glenkilrie Cook School.
Listen below ⬇️
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Business & Policy News June episode is live! 🎙️
Get the latest updates on arable, beef, sheep and dairy, plus insights on red diesel duty cuts, Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme 2025 payments, Swine Fever, food tariffs and much more. Link below ⬇️
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Scottish farmers are facing increasing demands around carbon, biodiversity, sustainability, and reporting. 📊♻️
Our latest article explores what's driving these changes and what they mean for Scottish agriculture.
Read more below ⬇️
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What's on at FAS? Summer is here and we have lots planned for the month of June! ☀️
We have a wide range of events - organics, water scarcity, Women in Agriculture events and much more! Check out what we have below and find out more at fas.scot/events !
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Spring brings rapid pasture growth, which can come with challenges 🤔
Get expert advice on maintaining sward quality, preventing poaching, and managing parasite risk, grass utilisation, soil condition and livestock welfare.
FAS offers £3.2k in funding ➡️ fas.scot/specialist-advice/
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🎙️ Have you listened to the latest Stock Talk episode?
James chats with David Speller of OptiFarm about how AI and real-time data are helping farmers make smarter decisions, improve animal welfare, and boost profitability.
Listen below 🎧
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🌍 Happy World Environment Day! 🌱
Every action counts when it comes to building a more sustainable future. Read our articles below to discover practical ways to reduce your farm's carbon footprint ⬇️
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New Season of FAS TV! 🎉
This week features a spring calving and lambing recap with Tim Gerraghty, summer livestock advice, and an interview with 2025 Young Farmer of the Year Calum Simpson.
Full episode here:
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🎙️ Have you listened to our latest Crofting Matters episode?
Join Siobhan Macdonald and Osla Jamwal Fraser in Shetland as they explore island crofting, iconic Shetland sheep 🐑, world-famous wool, farming challenges and much more.
Listen now 🎧
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The Scottish Farm Business Survey provides key economic insights from 400 farming businesses, representing over 10,200 farms across Scotland. Its findings help inform agricultural policy and give farmers valuable benchmarking data. Read more below⬇️
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Have you listened to our latest episode of Natural Capital?
Donya Davidson and Sophie Manson from NatureScot discuss the Natural Capital Tool, how it supports land managers across Scotland, and its benefits for people and nature.
Listen here 👇
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🌿 Today is #WorldPeatlandDay!
Covering just 3% of Earth's land, peatlands store more carbon than all the world's forests combined. They’re vital for nature, clean water, flood prevention, and climate action.
Learn more on our FAS website page below⬇️
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🎙️ Catch up with the latest Rural Roundup! In this episode, George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson share the latest updates, while Kerry Hammond and Linda McAllister from Visit Scotland discuss opportunities in agritourism.
Tune in now 🎧
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What does the Spring Statement 2026 mean for Scottish agriculture?
From Inheritance Tax and succession planning to fuel costs and red diesel relief, our latest article highlights the key implications for farmers and landowners — plus practical next steps.
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Tune into the latest Stock Talk episode!
James Orr chats with David Speller from OptiFarm about how AI and real-time farm data are helping improve livestock management, welfare, performance and profitability in poultry systems.
Listen below🎧
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Spring brings rapid pasture growth, which can come with challenges 🤔
Get expert advice on maintaining sward quality, preventing poaching, and managing parasite risk, grass utilisation, soil condition and livestock welfare.
FAS offers £3.2k in funding ➡️ fas.scot/specialist-advice/
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Tune in to the latest episode of CropCast to discover how SQC works alongside the supply chain to position Scotland’s combinable crops at the premium end of UK and European markets. 🌾
Link below ⬇️ 🎧
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