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Grants of up to £20,000 to help farmers and crofters invest in their businesses and modernise operations will open for applications from winter 2026, First Minister John Swinney has announced.

At least 725 farming and crofting businesses will share £14.25 million as part of the next round of the Future Farming Investment Scheme. The funding will support a range of initiatives, including improving soil quality, creating hedgerows and upgrading livestock management infrastructure.

New entrants to farming, businesses based in the Highlands and Islands and projects delivering environmental benefits will be eligible for enhanced rates of support.

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