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Janette Sutherland

  • Position: Agricultural Consultant
  • Location: North West Scotland
  • Expertise:
    • Agriculture, Crops and Soils
    • Climate, Environment and Wildlife
    • Livestock and Fishing

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I am an Agricultural Consultant who specialises in crofting. I provide technical and financial consultancy services to crofters and farmers, specifically advice on agricultural grants, policies and regulations.  I also deliver government funded advisory activities on various topics. I am responsible for an extensive schedule of training courses and on-farm visits. 

I studied Ecology, I am happy to help you learn more about the habitats and wildlife you have on your croft or farm and how you can maintain or enhance it.

I am very interested in soil and grassland and am a FACTS acreditted advisor. 

I have extensive knowledge of crofting systems including common grazings, I am an invitee to the NFUS Crofting Highlands and Islands Committee.

Outwith work you will find me on my croft working with my cows and enjoying its wildlife.

Areas of expertise and interests

  • Agriculture, Crops and Soils
  • Climate, Environment and Wildlife
  • Livestock and Fishing

I'm currently working on

  • Delivering Scotland’s Farm Advisory activities on the island alongside with my team
  • supporting clients to reach increased conditionality measures on subsidy for 2025
  • Skye Crofting and Corncrake Partnership
  • Skye and the Small Isles Wader Partnership – monitoring and trials

My professional highlights

  • FACTS accredited