The SAF window closes a week today (16th May). If you require any assistance, please contact our Dumfries or Alnwick officers. Remember, no paper applications allowed, all applications must be made online. #22SAF 🐂🐏🌾

Growth rates have improved and are averaging 67.6 kg DM/ha across the country - ahead of the 51.2 kg 3-year average figure. Rain showers are forecast for most areas over the next two weeks which will maintain this trend in grass growth rates. AHDB HCC QMS

SACGS window closes 1st June.

Scotland’s bathing water season begins today - SEPA are asking farmers to consider diffuse pollution risks on their farms, including: minimum 10m buffer from watercourses when spreading slurry & minimise livestock poaching near watercourses 🏊‍♀️ 🐄 🏊‍♂️🐂

AECS slurry grant deadline is 24th June. All slurry producers now require 22 wks storage (26 wks pigs) to meet the new storage requirements. Please contact our Dumfries office for more information. 🐂🐄🐷

Scottish Government to bring forward payment schedule- BPS & Greening payments to start in September. #2022BPS

If you are attending the ⁦Royal Highland Show⁩ today or Friday, please pop into the STFA stand and speak to Mike Halliday from our Dumfries office. #RHS200 #youngsRPS 🐂🐄🐏🐖

New Agricultural Bill consultation launched this morning. #AgSupport #youngsRPS gov.scot/publications/d…

A misty morning on the farm today. Autumn is definitely on its way! #farminglife #beltedgalloway #cow #youngsRPS

We mourn the passing of Queen Elizabeth II this evening and reflect on her glorious and historic 70 year reign. We send our condolences to The King and The Queen Consort and the extended family. Rest easy now Ma'am.

Fantastic day for a farm sale. #Auchenhessnane #Chanlockfoot #youngsRPS

Mike Halliday from our Dumfries office represented D&G at NFU Scotland ELU Committee meeting today at Portnellan farm, near Loch Lomand. Topics for discussion included Biodiversity Audits, Species Reintroduction & Natural Capital #youngsRPS

We're supporting the #foodneedsafarmer campaign which aims to highlight the need to put farming and food production at centre of Scotland’s future. #rural #scotland #foodsecurity

The new Agriculture Bill will not be ready to make payments as planned in 2025, but the existing system will be used with bolted on extra rules for claimants, stated Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs and Islands, Mairi Gougeon in an address to the Scottish Parliament #youngsRPS

Less Favoured Area Support Scheme (LFASS) payments are being made a month ahead of previous years to help crofters and farmers in Scotland with the cost of living crisis in time for Christmas. Read more➡️tinyurl.com/4zzhca5y

Beef calf scheme closes on 31st December #youngsRPS

SACGS - The deadline for submitting Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grants Scheme claims has been extended to Friday 31st March due to supply issues on equipment. If you require any assistance with claims or the required Carbon Audit please get in touch #SACGS #youngsRPS

The deadline for applying for slurry grants through AECS is only 1 wk away (24th March). #youngsRPS