More than 50% drop in average farm income in Scotland

The Scottish Farmer recently reported that average farm income in Scotland has dropped by more than 50%. Such a drastic drop in income is difficult for any business to deal with but this comes at a time when farm businesses are faced with additional cost pressures and tax increases.

Rental income from renewable energy development can provide a steady, passive and often lucrative additional income stream.

We have seen how a renewables project can make what would be a borderline profitable business, viable and farmers are then able to invest in and work on what they like doing best – the business of farming and expanding their farming enterprise.

Whilst we acknowledge that renewables projects on their farm are not for everyone, we are coming across many people who are keen to explore this potential rental option but are not sure how to go about this.

Our Renewables Connect Platform enables landowners (at no cost or obligation) to connect with and explore potential rental opportunities with reputable and active renewable developers.