Looking to reduce energy costs and become more energy efficient? FAS can provide free expert guidance to help you review energy use, identify practical efficiency improvements and explore whether renewable energy options could be right for your business.

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🚜 NEW EPISODE OF FAS TV! 📺

This week we’re in Caithness exploring how drones, new technology and fresh ideas are shaping farming’s future with Alan Oag and Scott Campbell.

Discover innovation and the next generation of Scottish farming! ⬇️
youtube.com/watch?v=iqXNYk…

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Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Aberdeenshire - Only 2 places left!
Join our Nutrient Management Workshop to learn how to make the most of fertiliser, manure & soil nutrients, manage input costs & stay on top of NVZ requirements.

Practical advice you can take back to the farm! fas.scot/events/event/n…

From trees to timber: managing your woodland asset

Join Andrew Adamson of Netherurd Home Farm, Peebles, and Ellinor Dobie of Abbey Timber, Abbey St Bathans, for practical advice.

🗓️ 25 Nov, 7pm (online)

Book your free place: tickettailor.com/events/integra…

🍂 Have you tuned in to our latest episode of Rural Roundup?

George and Tiffany are joined by Steven Thomson from SRUC to discuss Scotland’s Rural Support Plan, sharing insights into what it means for the future of Scottish agriculture.

🎧 Listen now:
player.captivate.fm/episode/878f6c…

Our FAS Biodiversity Audit Workshop at Ettrickbridge was a great success!
Watch our reel to hear what attendees learned about preparing for the 2028 biodiversity plan requirement.
Join us next at Whitsome Village Hall on 12 November!
Book here fas.scot/events/event/b… @NatureScot

🌱 Have you listened to our latest Cropcast?

Tiffany chats with Angus Elder from Chapel Organics about organic vegetable production, crop rotation, marketing, farming challenges, technology and his role with SOPA.

🎧 Listen now!
player.captivate.fm/episode/f56be9…

What do Halloween, Dracula and sustainable farming have in common? Bats! 🦇 Bats play a vital role in agriculture by helping with pest control and supporting biodiversity.

Learn more in our FAS TV episode here!
youtube.com/watch?v=t3Nb30…

Looking to reduce energy costs and become more energy efficient? FAS can provide free expert guidance to help you review energy use, identify practical efficiency improvements and explore whether renewable energy options could be right for your business.

fas.scot/news/improving…

🎙️ New Stock Talk episode!

James chats with Duncan Shell of Bushelhill Farm about managing 1,500 Easycare sheep and 200 Aberdeen Angus cows across 1,800 acres without hired labour.

🎧 Listen now!
player.captivate.fm/episode/0eddf0…

🎥 NEW FAS TV!

Meet two inspiring young farmers! 🚜

Angus Livingston is breaking barriers, achieving 94% fuel savings on his farm.

Joe Barker opens up about mental health, farming pressures and the support of Young Farmers.

Watch now ⬇️
youtu.be/yG8T7dLUgik

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Dr Fiona McAuliffe (SRUC) recently travelled to Norway to learn about Norwegian upland farming systems, forestry and living alongside wildlife, with the aim to bring some of that insight back to Scotland. Discover all of her findings in this new article:
fas.scot/article/what-c…

Ahead of the annual Portree Weaned Calves sale, we paid a visit to crofters and hauliers on Skye to get a better insight into their work in producing calves on the west coast.

Watch our new video here!
youtu.be/4YvbODr_oWM

🎙️ New Episode of Crofting Matters!

In the final episode of our Shetland series, we explore the islands’ world-renowned wool industry with Louise Grains of Jamieson’s of Shetland and Donna Smith of Donna Smith Designs. 🐑

🎧 Listen now:
player.captivate.fm/episode/f24d82…

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Tree planting can capture carbon and boost biodiversity, but traditional methods often require significant farmland. In this article we explore the Miyawaki Method of afforestation, an easy methods for farms seeking environmental and productivity benefits

fas.scot/article/tree-p…

🎙️ Turning a farming podcast into a movement for women in agriculture!

On Agri Culture, Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with Aussie farmer, podcaster & founder Katja Williams about farm life, family, business and championing women in ag.

🎧 Listen now:
player.captivate.fm/episode/e0bf9f…

Autumn cultivations complete? Use the quieter winter months to plan for spring! 🌾

Review nutrient management to optimise crop production and prepare the audits and plans needed for the Whole Farm Plan by 15 May 2028.

fas.scot/article/planni…

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If you have been affected by the recent storms hitting Scotland, particularly with fallen trees or damaged forage, our resources can help you when dealing with the aftermath:

🌳 Fallen trees:
fas.scot/crops-soils/fa…

💧 Forage and flooding:
fas.scot/article/forage…

Thinking about the future of your farm or croft and not sure where to start? The FAS Advice Line offers up to 30 minutes of FREE expert guidance tailored to your situation. 🚜

Find out more here:
fas.scot/news/successio…

You can also find opportunities through @S_L_M_Service