Tags - Rural Business

The problem of Ash Dieback

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In this blog, James Morrison, Senior Asset Engineer, at Network Rail Scotland outlines the problem of Ash Dieback and what action is being undertaken to combat it.

Ash dieback is a destructive...

Shortlist announced for prestigious rural awards

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The Helping it Happen Awards 2022, run by Scottish Land & Estates, have announced the finalists within five of their nine categories today. Each of the categories focuses on an area in which rural...

Controlled burning vital in Scotland’s fight against wildfires

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Greater recognition is required for the crucial role preventative burning can play in limiting the risk of wildfires in Scotland, land managers said today.

With the United Kingdom recording its...

Land-based businesses response to new land reform proposals

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Following the launch today by the Scottish Government of a public consultation on new proposals to be included in a forthcoming Land Reform Bill, Scottish Land & Estates, the organisation which...

‘Be Your Best Self’

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bybsIn this blog, Anna Davies of Scene & Herd PR and Marketing looks at the ‘Be Your Best Self’ programme, an initiative designed to support women living or working in agriculture or rural business across...

Scottish stakeholders call on Scottish Government to bring forward payment schedule to recognise cash flow concerns

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Key organisations committed to the viability of Scottish agriculture and all that it underpins have written to the Scottish Government to express concerns over the impact that the unprecedented cost...

OnFARM Podcast: Helping It Happen from SLE - celebrating rural champions

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Our Chief Executive Sarah-Jane Laing is a guest on the most recent episode of the OnFARM rural podcast. The episode focuses on the Helping it Happen Awards, and also features contributions...

Walk & Talk showcases tourism success of Moray Estate

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The success of a Moray estate in diversifying its business despite the challenges of the pandemic has been showcased at a walk and talk event organised by rural business association, Scottish Land &...

Lone working – the mental burden – managing health and safety

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kateIn this blog, Kate Donachie, Managing Associate, Land and Rural Business at Brodies LLP tackles the subject of employees' mental health, and the problems that can be associated with working alone.

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Results from the June 2021 Scottish Agricultural Census

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In his latest blog, our Policy Adviser Paul Richardson has summarised the findings from the Scottish Agricultural Census which was held earlier this year.

Provisional results from the June 2021...

Finalists announced for national Helping it Happen Awards 2021

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The finalists for the Helping it Happen Awards 2021 have been announced, with nominations for those who have contributed to Scotland’s rural economy, enhanced the environment or made a success of...

Jas P Wilson

HIH Case Study

Jas P Wilson has developed into the UK’s leading national supplier of forestry equipment and machinery. They look after customers of all shapes and sizes, including forestry contractors, woodland and...