New to farming? Claim up to £2,200 worth of grant funding for your new business

Funded by the Scottish Government, the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) exists to help new farmers and crofters grow their business through a range of business development support and one-to-one advisory services.

As a new farmer or crofter you are entitled to access a range of subsidised expert business support –worth up to a total of £2,200–to help you increase the profitability and sustainability of your new business.

FAS can also arrange for an experienced farm adviser to visit your business, perform a critical assessment and offer you expert advice on a range of farming-related topics, tailored to your specific business needs.

One-to-one support services:

• Mentoring for new entrants,

• Integrated Land Management Plans (ILMPs),

• Specialist advice,

• Carbon audits.

For more information, please contact advice@fas.scot, call 0300 323 0161 or visit the FAS website.