Introducing our New National Vice Chair for 2024/25;

Jillian Kennedy of Aberfeldy & District JAC

Jillian will be working closely with our new chair Ally to help further the association and deliver 'more for the membership'. 🙌 Congratulations!

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Introducing our New National Chair for 2024/25;

Alistair Brunton of East Fife JAC.

The Association would like to congratulate Ally on his appointment and wish him the best of luck in his year as chair. 🙌

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And She's Off! ✈️

Good Luck to our first Exchangee of the year, Tara Brisbane from Callander and District Young Farmers Club. 🙌

Tomorrow, Tara flies from Sydney to Launceston to kick start six weeks with our friends at Rural Youth Tasmania. 🌏

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Many thanks to former Scotland rugby captain and Isle of Coll farmer, Rob Wainwright of Cliad Farm for getting behind the RSABI and SAYFC well-being message to #KeepTalking and check in on friends, neighbours and family. RSABI is here for you too - 24/7 on 0808 1234 555 or via

We've extended the deadline for the Fordyce Maxwell Award until 29 April! If you're studying at SRUC, or graduated within the last three years & you've spread the word about the industry through social media, podcasts, blogs etc. then please visit buff.ly/3vTGePV

We’re loving the way the farming community (all ages!) is getting behind our #KeepTalking #AreEweOkay campaign with SAYFC to encourage everyone to look out for friends, neighbours and family during such a difficult spring. Here’s some of the junior members of the team at

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'Enjoy every moment'

Some emotional parting words from our outgoing National Chair Jane Strawhorn from yesterday's AGM.

Thank You Jane.🙌

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Applying for a farm tenancy? Need help? Check out our resources to help you complete your application bit.ly/3UeUa02 . Still need help? Call 0300 3230161 or email [email protected] where we are happy to help! Up to 30 minutes free advice available. SAYFC Scottish Land Matching Service

Just seven weeks to go to NSA Scotland Scotsheep 2024! Many thanks to the host farmers at Aikengall near Dunbar for this brilliant picture of them all getting behind our #KeepTalking and #AreEweOkay campaign with SAYFC.
Not only are the team encouraging everyone to check in on

This has fair cheered us up! Many thanks to Julia Bell and her Dad who have directed and produced this inspirational short movie. We are sure it deserves a Baaafta….👏Though not sure if mobile phones have yet to reach Lanarkshire….? Many thanks to you both and of course Ewenice

Utility strikes are an ever-present threat to personal safety. So today, we're sharing and important message for farmers and landowners working near gas pipelines. We can help keep you safe before you start work: bit.ly/350ZiuY
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Applying for a farm tenancy? Need help? Check out our resources to help you complete your application bit.ly/3UeUa02 . Still need help? Call 0300 3230161 or email [email protected] where we are happy to help! Up to 30 minutes free advice available. SAYFC Scottish Land Matching Service

Calling all budding young tractor drivers! We’re offering FREE taster sessions on our specialist simulator next week.
The 30-minute sessions are on Thursday (11 April) but be quick to book your space as there is very limited availability. Call: 01561 376000 to book!

What a Show!🎉

West TalentSpot 2024 blew us all away with the array of talent, passion and hard work on display.🏆

Full Results from the evening are available here:
🔗sayfc.org/talent-spot-re…

Well done again to all our winners and performers.🙌
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Great to see RHASS Chair Jim Warnock entering into the spirit of #AreEweOkay and #keeptalking !
Many thanks to Jim and to all those who are helping RSABI and SAYFC share the message to look out for each other, especially at this busy time of year.
If you are feeling

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If sheep could talk they would tell you how much your hard work - day and night, sunshine and sleet - to look after them matters. Especially at this time of year. Please #KeepTalking , be kind to yourself and check in on others this Easter weekend. #AreEweOkay #kindnessmatters

Many thanks to Charlotte Ashley for entering into the spirit of #AreEweOkay and #keeptalking with this proud mum and her very new arrivals! Hope that lambing is going well Charlotte and happy Easter! 😊 #lambing2024 SAYFC