Rupert Shaw - Farm consultant at Savills: "Taking a holistic view of farming operations can lead to increased productivity, profitability, and a reduced carbon footprint"

Mr Shaw provides advice for Scottish farmers and landowners in preparing for future agricultural support payments beyond 2025

Chris Brayford
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Rupert Shaw, a Farm Consultant at Savills, said: "By acting now, farmers and landowners can be taking steps towards building a more sustainable and profitable agricultural business."
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Rupert Shaw, a Farm Consultant at Savills, said: "By acting now, farmers and landowners can be taking steps towards building a more sustainable and profitable agricultural business."

Scottish farmers and landowners should be engaging now with new compliance requirements to enable submission for and receipt of agricultural support in 2025 and beyond. Every farm will need to be working...

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