Future Farming Investment Scheme – Budget Boost Following High Demand
Rural Affairs Secretary Mairi Gougeon has confirmed that over £7 million has been added to the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) budget, following exceptionally high demand.
Launched in July, the FFIS offers flexible capital grants to support investments that enhance efficiency, environmental sustainability, and climate resilience in farming. A total of 7,584 applications were received by the deadline.
This increase in funding reflects strong representation from National Farmers' Union Scotland (NFUS), as well as valuable input from the Food and Agriculture Stakeholders’ Taskforce (FAST) group during a recent meeting with the Scottish Government. The expanded budget is intended to benefit a broader range of farm businesses.
Over the coming month, Members are encouraged to with those farming clients who have been successful in securing funding. This will be essential to ensure timely support and follow-up advisory services.
The scheme is particularly relevant to Members involved in agri-supply, advisory services, and farm management. It supports investment in areas such as resource efficiency, environmental stewardship, and climate adaptation - all of which align closely with the technical expertise and services provided by many Members. There may also be opportunities for those offering advisory support, especially where qualifications such as BASIS, Fertiliser Advisers Certification and Training Scheme (FACTS), or Feed Adviser Register (FAR) are applicable.
For further details, visit: Future Farming Investment Scheme - gov.scot
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