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Gairloch · GairlochJoin us for a cuppa and a slice of cake while we chat about the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) and other key funding opportunities for crofters. Date: Thurs, 31 July 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Gairloch Hall
We’ll be covering: Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) — a new capital grant scheme designed to help crofters invest in environmentally beneficial improvements to their agricultural businesses. We’ll also touch on: Cr…Read Article
Crofting Discussion Group Gairloch: FFIS & Funding | Events helping farmers in Scotland

Lairg · LairgJoin us for a cuppa and a slice of cake while we chat about the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) and other key funding opportunities for crofters.
Date: Tuesday, 5 August 2025 Time: 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Rogart Hall
We’ll be covering: Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) — a new capital grant scheme designed to help crofters invest in environmentally beneficial improvements to their agricultural businesses. We’ll also touch on: …Read Article
Crofting Discussion Group Lairg: FFIS & Funding | Events helping farmers in Scotland

Scotland, United Kingdom · ScotlandManagement and Control of Rushes
Rushes are a common sight on grassland. While small patches can are useful shelters during lambing and calving, they are generally considered invasive weeds that reduce grass growth and lower forage quality. Their presence often indicates underlying problems like poor drainage, acidic soils (low pH), deficiencies in phosphate and potash, ongoing soil damage from livestock (poaching), we…Read Article