If it's broken don't talk about it, just fix it! I don't think inside the box as haven't ever really been there! @SRUC @SEFARIScot @JTCScotland. Views my own.
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Nice visit out West to the Machair. Cracking views on the road home as well. Tups & activity discussions make you realise just how hard it can be with wee fields here and there in townships and when animals are excluded from machair for the best grazing due to AECS & cropping – at Newtonmore, Scotland
The raw power of nature stimulating the senses on route to discuss Agricultural.Policy and cattle data @FASScot West Coast Calves event in Skye. @Sligachanhotel was a great venue for the meeting.
consult.gov.scot/agriculture…
Important that those affected by the proposals have their say on this. Proposal broadly is 30 hrs of continuing professional development (or equivalent through existing roles, courses, etc). Potentially extends beyond business owner to workforce. – at Edinburgh, Scotland
A fascinating watch
1956: The State of British Farming | Special Enquiry | BBC Archive youtu.be/wWSJeU_TrP8?si=Fa3P… via @YouTube
Where it all started 45 years ago. My 'living lab' experience by grafting & supporting farmers & crofters over the last week reitterates how we need to rethink policy delivery, especially compliance costs, & better understand 'social value'. Many were missing due to 🔥 fighting – at Drumgask, Scotland
Simply stunning views whilst helping the good croft folk of Berneray this week. What weather and what people🥃 – at Berneray, Scotland
Uist sheepdog trials in Berneray were blessed with stunning 🌞 today. Well done competitors, and hopefully after some Calmac reshuffling they will get across to Harris for tomorrow's event. The light has been stunning alll day, including at midnight tonight – at Berneray, Scotland
A blog piece from @SRUCResearch's Jenny McMillan on the impacts of central heating oil price spikes arising from the Middle East conflict in Scotland's rural & island areas. Fuel price blog to follow. @RuralPolicySRUC @SEFARIscot
ruralexchange.scot/blog/rura…
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Rising red diesel prices causing fishers to tie up their boats and lay off their crews
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Travelling outside the UK? Help stop the spread of diseases like African swine fever and Foot and Mouth. Don’t bring restricted animal or plant products—including pork—into Scotland. Watch EPIC and Scotland’s Plant Health Centre’s animation: youtu.be/92y4gdX5-Ms
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Changes to the 2026 EFA greening rules mean more farms will grow new crops for home‑grown dairy feed. This article looks at crop options that boost energy and protein, and why good grazing and feeding management is key to performance and animal health:
fas.scot/article/nutritional…
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What’s next for Community Wealth Building in Scotland? ✨ Our new study looks beyond pilots and the Bill to what already works in rural & island areas— and recommends accelerating local practice bit.ly/40QYy7V
#CommunityWealthBuilding #RuralScotland #Island #NISRIE
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📢Farmers and crofters! 📢
We've produced a blog to outline the latest increase in grant rates available to help you integrate trees into your business. Grab a cuppa and read on. 🌳🌳
forestry.gov.scot/news/why-t…
ALT Credit Jayne Adamson - cows at a wall in woodland landscape
Thanks to @iaas_scotland for an excellent evening at @MurrayfieldStad celebrating the centenary of the institute
Well done @LornaDawson15 👏
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Just announced today 🚜. Seems like protests and relentless pressure by member organisations has had impact @NFUStweets @ScotLandEstates
gov.uk/government/news/inher…
Draft 🏴 legislation removes the 75% grassland derogations for EFA (required if > 15ha of cropland & grass under 5 years). Introduces new options & amends existing ones. From 2027 area needed increases from 5% to 7%. New SSBSS derogation for small claims.
legislation.gov.uk/sdsi/2025…
I heard a local Aussie talk about Oz having the most expensive food in the world - BUT $2:£1 reveals how cheap protien is here at supermarkets- remembering all their profit is from the market.
Every 🐂 graded for meat eating and now exporting increasing volume to 🇨🇦. Lessons?
You travel across the globe and find fishermen & farmers have the same problems as home. Labour availability, lack of ocal workforce, cost inflation, consumer price squeeze. Suburbia expanding meaning rapid house price inflation and growth in 2nd homes in coastal communities
An interestimg read on the state of our oceans. A learning day for me for sure.
marine.copernicus.eu/news/co…
