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  • Field of cereal crop

    Future Farming Investment Scheme - 19 June

    Applications for £14 million fund to open in July.

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  • Wheat crop

    Agricultural Census 2025 - 4 June

    The Scottish Government’s 2025 Agricultural Census is now open.

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  • mixture of vegetables

    Supporting small food and drink businesses - 4 June

    Funding to promote local and regional products.

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Greening Guidance 2026

Roe deer on farmland taken in Midlothian Read More ...

The future of agricultural support

Tractor baling silage Read More ...
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  • The future of agricultural support

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