Providing advice and resources to farmers & crofters to increase the profitability and sustainability of their businesses.
Scotland, United Kingdom
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🎙️ New episode of Natural Capital!
We’re joined by Derek Robeson from Tweed Forum to explore catchment-scale action, from Eddleston Water to Destination Tweed, and how collaboration can turn ambitious ideas into practical action.
🎧 Listen now!
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🌱 Our latest Net Zero Arran infographic brings together the newest results from the FAS Connect group and encouragingly, progress continues.
Find out more in the link below ⬇️
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#ScottishClimateWeek #ClimateAction
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🎥 New FAS TV episode!
After 10 years farming in Scotland & the USA, James MacIver returned to Wester Coltfield to join the family farm. Discover how he and his father Cameron are sharing responsibility, decisions & their vision for the future⬇️
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Grassland management in action at Overhowden!
Join us to hear how Joss Jones has improved grazing management and swards since 2018, helping reduce input costs across 880 ewes & 105 suckler cows.
Hear from:
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Book your spot - fas.scot/events/event/border…
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Hearing loss caused by workplace noise is permanent. On farms, it can also make communication harder and increase safety risks. Read our guide on how to help protect your hearing:
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Listen to the latest episode of Rural RoundUp.
George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson are joined by vet & @SRUCVets Andrew Robinson to discuss Bluetongue, the latest updates, plus key reminders for September.
🎧 Listen now! player.captivate.fm/episode/…
@NSA_Scotland
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Review your soil management and support next season's success. Optimise yield, avoid unnecessary input costs, and support environmental stewardship. Access resources at fas.scot/crops-soils/soils/ or get free expert advice on 0300 323 0161 or advice@fas.scot:
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Have you listened to our latest Cropcast episode?
Mark is joined by Angus McDowall from Mungoswells Farm in East Lothian to chat all things field-to-flour! From growing and harvesting to milling and packaging, the family has been producing flour on the farm since 2015. 🎧
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Listen to the full episode here - player.captivate.fm/episode/… @TheAHDB
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Several AECS management options require stocking density to be recorded. If you want to calculate your stocking density, our handy tool is here to help you make those calculations 🐑
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Scotland's Farm Advisory Service retweeted
FAS TV | The latest Arran episode for @FASScot is out now! In this episode we return to the island for a behind the scenes at #Arran Dairies and join Matthew, Jen and Tod over at Balgowan Farm. Watch here: piped.video/4lplebAxMwE?is=4kW_…
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Scotland's Farm Advisory Service retweeted
Farmers and land managers across the central belt can now apply for a free Farm Woodland Assessment 🌳
Get expert advice on woodland creation opportunities, grants, costs and potential income.
Apply by 3 January 2027: forestry.gov.scot/news/free-…
#WoodlandCreation #FarmingScotland
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Practical Tips for Small Flocks
Do you keep sheep on a small scale? Smallholder and veterinary professional Fiona Hipwell shares practical, down-to-earth advice to help you care for your flock with confidence.
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From the Five Freedoms and sheep welfare to essential equipment, safe handling, injections and dosing — this handy video series covers the basics every smallholder needs to know.
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Practical advice, real experience, and plenty of useful tips for small flocks. Watch the series here -piped.video/playlist?list=PL… @SmallholdersUK @NSA_Scotland @SAYFC
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🎙️New episode of Stock Talk is here!
In this episode, James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie to discuss how BTV spreads, risk factors, clinical signs, vaccination and testing. 🐑🐄
Listen now 🎧
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Occupational lung diseases are conditions that have been caused or made worse by inhaling substances in the work environment.
Read our latest health and safety guide on causes, how to recognise the symptoms, and reduce the risks on farm:
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