Browsing: farming

Applications for Ā£14m Fund to Open in July A new flexible grants scheme offering farmers and crofters capital investment will open next month, Rural Affairs Secretary…

Flexible grants to drive efficiency, support nature and climate friendly farming. Farmers and crofters will benefit from Ā£20 million additional capital support this year and Ā£26…

Chancellor’s Decisions Betray Lack of Understanding In the wake of last week’s Labour budget, Rachael Reeves appeared on the Laura Keunsberg show last Sunday morning. One…

Knowledge Transfer & Innovation Fund Grants Awarded Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than Ā£300,000…

Early Payment to 11,500+ Businesses Scottish farming businesses will see support payments start to reach their bank accounts this week with initial payments worth approximately Ā£243…

Supporting Sustainable Farming & Crofting Legislation to support Scotland’s rural economy and communities has passed Stage 1 in Parliament. MSPs voted in favour of the principles…

Funding Farming to Help Tackle Climate Change More than Ā£7 million has been awarded to 517 rural businesses in 2023 from the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS). …

Support for Women & Young People in Agriculture Funding of over Ā£500,000 will help women and young people develop new agricultural skills and further their careers…

Success of Starter Farm Initiative Participants in a programme designed to encourage new entrants into farming have commented on its successes. An evaluation of the Scottish…