Applications have opened for a practical training fund for budding Scottish farmers.
Lantra Scotland, in partnership with the Scottish Government, has opened the 'Next Generation Practical Training Fund', providing eligible people with individually fully funded training courses worth up to £500.
Applicants can benefit from a diverse range of training programmes, encompassing traditional skills as well as financial competencies.
With a total of £300,000 made available over the year, the initiative supports individuals who have entered the agricultural sector within the past five years, beginning from the age of 18, or who have completed a relevant school or college course recently.
Courses that may cost more than £500 may also be funded, where applicants can demonstrate clear value to their skills development or business.
Training topics include climate change, workplace safety, operating machinery, and farm business management.
According to Henry Graham, chair of the Farming Opportunities for New Entrants (FONE) group: “Learning practical skills is vital in enabling the next generation to contribute to farming businesses.”
The fund's objective is to foster these skills in the next generation, preparing them to address an array of challenges, from combating climate change to managing a rural business.
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