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.
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27 April 2010 |
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| 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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| 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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| Glengorm Gardens | ||
We grow a full range of spring and summer vegetables, with particular mphasis on salad crops, ie tomatoes,lettuce, cucumbers,packs of mixed herb and leaf, and new potatoes,also staples like cabbage, cauliflower, carrots and leeks, as well a.... | ||
Mull, Ach Nan Subhan |
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| Country Ways | ||
Free Range Eggs - enjoy local fresh farm eggs, there really is a difference in flavour and colour of the yolks! For details of shops supplying and of Farmers Markets contact us. Local deliveries in and around Campbeltown on Fridays..... | ||
Kintyre, Rhoin Farm |
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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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