Only those advisers who are quality assured through the farm business adviser accreditation acheme may deliver the core of the Scottish Government’s Whole Farm Review scheme. The aim of a Whole Farm Review is to help the farmer or crofter to make the most of their assets in an integrated and long-term way.
By using an accredited adviser you can be assured that they will operate to the highest standards and have undertaken a rigorous and continuing assessment process. Once accredited, farm business advisers must adhere to a Code of Professional Conduct, annual in-the-field monitoring and to undertake Continuous Professional Development. You can therefore be assured that these advisers will be delivering farm and crofting advice that is of the highest standard.
Finding an accredited adviser is easy. Simply search for an adviser based on the following;
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Surname;
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Company name;
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Area of technical expertise;
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Area which they are available to work in.
Once you have searched, click on the surname for further details on the adviser. To email an adviser click on the email address. Click here to search the online database for a suitable adviser.
If you experience any difficulty accessing the database please email Lantra at fbaass@lantra.co.uk, detailing any problem you may have and your contact details and will we try to assist.
A paper list of accredited advisers is also available. Please email Lantra at fbaass@lantra.co.uk and we will try to assist you. Please remember that paper copies of the register will go out of date very quickly.
Complaints about an accredited adviser
In the event that you wish to make a complaint regarding any aspect of the Farm Business Adviser Accreditation Scheme for Scotland including accredited advisers, Scheme employees or representatives please write to:
The Registrar, FBAASS,
Lantra,
Newlands,
Scone
PH2 6NL
Full details of the complaint must be provided including the reason(s) why the complaint is being made, the nature and circumstances of the complaint and the names of the parties involved. The letter must be signed and include your full postal address.Verbal, third party or anonymous complaints will not be considered. Lantra will make every effort to resolve any complaint quickly and will make at least an initial response within 5 working days.
