Welcome to the Argyll and Bute Agricultural Forum.
Our vision is to see sustainable and prosperous farming and crofting enterprises benefiting communities across the Argyll Area.
This site aims to raise the awareness of what the Forum does and ensure information is freely available. You can access the latest news on projects the Forum and Partners are taking forward. Background information, meeting dates, minutes of meetings, can also be viewed.
The site also contains links to:
- the “Argyll Rural Calendar” keeping you updated on all the events that are relevant to your area.
The “Argyll local food producers directory” advertising local food produce from Argyll and Islands area.
| Working Farm Woodlands: - Contract for Experienced Woodland Facilitator | ||
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15 September 2009 |
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| Food from Argyll Tackles Murrayfield | ||
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26 March 2009 |
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| Partnership Excellence Awards | ||
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18 May 2009 |
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| Arran Dairies | ||
Making ice cream is a new venture for Arran Dairies, already the main supplier of milk on the island. It's a small dairy operation which pasteurises, bottles and supplies milk and cream from the rich grasslands in the South of the island..... | ||
Arran, Market Road |
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| Kingscross Herbs | ||
It's late August and he's collecting seaweed from the beach for next year's compost. Meanwhile, inside a poly-tunnel there is a carpet of bright green, aromatic leafy basil, filling the air with its heady scent. Outside there is thyme, ta.... | ||
Arran, Grays Cottage |
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| Allt Mor Hatchery | ||
Allt Mor Hatchery has been producing free - range poultry for 5 years, turkeys for Christmas and New Year and chickens and guinea fowl all year round. As well as whole birds we produce a range of portions and butchered products for your co.... | ||
Kintyre, Allt Mor Hatchery |
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The Forum, chaired by Angus McFadyen is an Industry Group set up in 1999 to raise awareness of agricultural issues, promote the development of agriculture and crofting whilst encouraging and facilitating co-operation between land-based agencies. The unique body is a robust partnership open to all organisations with an interest in the industry and currently draws a membership from industry and agencies. The combined knowledge and influence of the Forum members has been beneficial in tackling a wide range of significant issues.
Membership includes:
| NFUS (Chair) | Angus MaFadyen |
| NFUS (Vice Chair) | Burt Leitch |
| SGRIPD | Bill Dundass |
| ABC | Audrey Martin |
| SNH | Ross Lilley |
| FCS | Keith Miller |
| SAC | Alan Minshaw |
| SCF | Caroline Ronald |
| Lucy Sumsion | |
| Local Councillors | Rory Colville, Robert Macintyre |
The Forum meets 4-5 times a year.
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