A land matching service aimed at tackling the issue of an ageing farming population and lack of access to land for new entrants has been launched. Welcoming the launch of the new land matching service, Bob McIntosh, Tenant Farming Commissioner, said: "The Scottish Land Commission is thrilled to be involved in this new service helping to unlock land and increase opportunities into farming. To create a successful and sustainable farming sector there needs to be new entrants to drive innovation and best practice. Funding from the Commission for this important service will help to provide a win-win for farmers looking to retire or scale down and those looking to set up in farming." Read the full article |