Crofting

This week saw the publication of a report evaluating the Capital Grant Schemes funded by the Scottish Rural Development Programme (SRDP) 2014-2020.

Understanding and improving your online presence

This online learning event - "Understanding and improving your online presence" is FREE to access! 

Marketing expert, Lesley Wood will demonstrate how using google analytics can provide valuable data to enhance understanding of business performance using current business examples. Lesley will show us how you can use this information to target marketing activity.

2-3pm - Input from Lesley

Telling your Biodiversity and Sustainability Story - Agritourism Monitor Farm

The next Angus Agritourism Monitor Farm meeting takes place on Thursday 22nd August at Kinclune Estate, Kirkton of Kingoldrum, Kirriemuir, Angus DD8 5HX

The focus of the meeting is on 'Telling Your Biodiversity, Conservation and Sustainability Story'.

We will hear from Monitor Farmer Aylwin Pillai on the progress of the build of their new wedding venue and an update on how the Highland pony tours and accommodation is performing.

Scottish Land Commission public meeting

The Scottish Land Commission is hosting a public meeting in Thurso, designed to encourage local residents to have their say on issues affecting land ownership and use in the area. Taking place on Monday 2 September at 7.00pm at the Pentland Hotel, the free event is open to anyone with an interest in the way land is owned and used across the community.

Vets who provide disease control surveillance in farm animals on behalf of the Scottish Ministers have started to receive higher pay rates as of this month (1 August).

The Scottish Land Matching Service (SLMS) has received its 1000th enquiry.

RSABI, the organisation supporting people in Scottish agriculture, has announced the appointment of two new trainee trustees to its board.

The charity, which provides emotional, financial and practical support, introduced the trainee positions to encourage more younger people to get involved with the charity at board level.

Scottish Smallholder Festival 2024

Join Smallholding Scotland at The Royal Highland Centre for the 13th running of the Scottish Smallholder Festival!

The Festival will be held on the 19th October at the Highland Hall. Doors will open at 9AM, and you are invited to join us for our annual celebration of the Smallholder.

The festival has a lot to do:

Vertical Farming VR Tour

Are you interested in learning more about sustainable growing solutions? 

Join Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) on a visual learning journey in partnership with A3 Scotland to see how vertical farming is shaping the future of agriculture across the Highlands and Islands.  

Potatoes in Practice 2024

Potatoes in Practice is the largest field-based potato event in the UK. The event brings together variety demonstrations, research and trade exhibits in one place making it an essential date in the potato industry calendar.

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