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SASA
@ScotGovSASA
Providing scientific advice, services, research and training to support Scottish agriculture and the environment.
Edinburgh, Scotland
sasa.gov.uk
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    SEPAFlood
    @SEPAFlood
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    18 Regional Flood Alerts are now in place as heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected on Friday across much of the country. Flooding from surface water and small watercourses is likely to affect localised property, roads, and the transport network so please take extra care when
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    SEPAFlood
    @SEPAFlood
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    Scottish Flood Forecast - 2026-06-25 Today's 3-day Scottish Flood Forecast is now available on our website. Find out if flooding is forecast in your area, what impacts it may have, and what actions you can take in advance. scottishfloodforecast.sepa.org.uk/public?d=2026-…
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 24
    Today on Crofting Matters, as part of our Shetland series special, we chat with Eve Eunson of Fair Isle and Ewen Balfour about preserving Shetland’s endangered straw crafts and the traditional Shetland black oats, known locally as "aets". Tune in now! player.captivate.fm/episode/b6245b…
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 23
    💧 How prepared is your farm or business for water scarcity? Watch our video series below to learn how to assess your risks and build resilience for the future ⬇️ 📹 Hazard: youtu.be/xknjSNI84lc 📹 Vulnerability: youtu.be/R0-KGcZk1ws 📹 Exposure: youtube.com/watch?v=TWDZxY…
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    Scottish Forestry
    @scotforestry
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    We’re pleased to share that Scotland has exceeded its native woodland creation target, with 4,240 hectares created last year 🌳🌲 Other statistics, published by @Forest_Research today, show that Scotland continues to lead woodland creation in the UK: forestry.gov.scot/news/scotland-…
    A Scottish landscape with mixed woodland and water
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
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    Replying to @FASScot
    You can also find guidance on working in hot weather on the NFU website here:
    Staying safe while working in hot weather
    From nfuonline.com
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
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    Temperatures are rising ☀️ Keep your business protected during the hot spells this summer! FAS has information on protecting livestock, water scarcity, grassland management and more on our dedicated weather page:
    fas.scot
    Responding to Changing Weather | Helping farmers in Scotland
    Responding to Changing Weather With an ever changing climate, weather patterns in Scotland are becoming more unpredictable and we are noticing more
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    Calum Semple, CSA
    @ScotSciChief
    Jun 23
    On International Women In Engineering Day we recognise the outstanding women engineers contributing to Scotland’s STEM community. Inspiring the next generation, developing vital skills and driving innovation #INWED2026 #EngineeringIntelligence
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 22
    🎙️ Have you listened to our new episode of Thrill of the Hill? This week, Toby Wilson from RSPB Scotland joins us to discuss Scotland’s iconic wading birds 🐦—lapwing, curlew, redshank and snipe. 🎧 Listen now! player.captivate.fm/episode/298d8f…
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 22
    What's on at FAS this week? We're still taking bookings for the events below! Our Beef Efficiency Roadshows also start off this week in Aberdeenshire. We have also more Beef Efficiency events happening in Wester Ross, Inverness and Oban! More info at fas.scot/events
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 19
    With fuel costs rising, boosting efficiency matters ⛽️ FAS can help #farmers & #crofters access expert advice for an ILMP (up to £2,000) & x2 specialist reports (up to £3,200) to streamline operations & save. Find out more: fas.scot/news/grant-fun… #FarmAdvice #ScottishFarming
    fas.scot
    Grant Funding to Support Fuel-Efficient Choices | Helping farmers in Scotland
    Global market pressures mean fuel costs remain high, with no clear timeline for when they may ease. In the meantime, it’s vital for farm and crofting
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 19
    This week on FAS TV: see how @SoilEssentials AI-powered SKAi spot sprayer is helping farmers target docks and other weeds with greater precision. Insights from Richard Young, Peter Beattie and Calum Smith. @monitorfarms Watch here ⬇️ youtu.be/vZZ9t4YHQZU
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    Scotland's Farm Advisory Service
    @FASScot
    Jun 20
    🎙️ Have you listened to the latest episode of Agri Culture yet? Mary-Jane Lawrie chats with Lauren Houstoun of Glenkilrie Farm about family farming, local food, improving school meals, and connecting people with where their food comes from. ⬇️ player.captivate.fm/episode/0d7e1f… @SRUC
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