Scots Gov unveils £14m for next round of Future Farming Investment Scheme

First Minister says grants of upto £20,000 will be available from this winter

Jane Thynne
Head of News and Business
clock • 2 min read
Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has announced new round of the FFIS
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Scotland's First Minister John Swinney has announced new round of the FFIS

Grants of up to £20,000 to help farmers and crofters invest in their businesses and modernise operations will open for applications from winter 2026, First Minister John Swinney has announced. At least...

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