Dalilea Farm

Scotland’s new Agriculture Act now requires every farmer and crofter to complete an annual Whole Farm Plan in order to claim their basic support payments.  The aim is to identify where and how they can make their businesses more sustainable and environmentally friendly. While there is a lot of advice available from the agricultural advisory services, the Whole Farm plan has caused confusion and uncertainty for some farmers, as Kathleen Carragher has been finding out.

A report for BBC Radio 4’s Farming Today

Broadcast November 2025

Reporter:   Kathleen Carragher

Producer:  John Deering