Free Crofting Software for Scottish Crofts and Townships
Permanent Free Software for Eligible Scottish Crofters
Not a trial. No software purchase required after the first year.
Eligible crofters receive a permanent licence to Farm Solutions livestock management software completely free of charge. The first year also includes full support, updates, enhanced technical assistance and a dedicated support specialist.
Farm Solutions is pleased to provide eligible Scottish crofters with a permanent licence to our livestock management software completely free of charge.
Unlike many software offers, this is not a free trial and there is no requirement to purchase the software after the first year.
The software remains yours to use indefinitely.
In addition, your first year includes:
- Full software support.
- Software updates.
- Enhanced technical support.
- A dedicated support specialist.
- Assistance with setup and livestock recording.
After the first year, continued support and updates are available at approximately 67% below our standard support pricing, although the software itself remains yours to use.
Supporting Scottish Crofters with Practical Computer Based Record Keeping
At Farm Solutions, we recognise the important role that crofters play in sustaining rural communities throughout Scotland. From the Highlands and Islands to remote mainland areas, crofting remains a unique and valued way of life that combines agricultural production, environmental stewardship and community responsibility.
To help crofters manage livestock records more efficiently (including movement reporting to ScotEID), we are pleased to offer eligible Scottish crofts access to our livestock management software completely free of charge. During the first year it includes full software support, enhanced technical support, software updates and access to a dedicated support specialist who will help you make the most of the system.
Our aim is simple: to make livestock record keeping easier, reduce paperwork and provide practical assistance that helps crofters remain focused on their livestock and land management activities.
Designed for the Realities of Crofting
Unlike larger commercial farms, many crofts operate with relatively small numbers of livestock while still needing to meet the same movement recording and traceability requirements as larger agricultural businesses.
Whether you keep cattle, and sheep, or a mixed livestock enterprise, accurate records remain an essential part of responsible livestock management.
Farm Solutions has developed livestock software Crofts get the Full Cattle Software Free for life as well as the Full Sheep and Animal Health Software specifically to help agricultural businesses manage these requirements efficiently. Our software provides clear records, straightforward data entry and comprehensive reporting tools while remaining easy to use for those who may not consider themselves computer savvy.
The program is menu driven (so just point and click with the minimum of typing needed due to our excelland menu system allowing anybody to be able to record their movemnts and report htem to Scoteid.
Many crofters tell us they want software that saves time rather than creating additional work. That principle has guided the development of our software for more than twenty-five years.
Helping Crofters Meet Record-Keeping Responsibilities
Crofters who keep livestock are required to maintain accurate records relating to their animals and movements. Good record keeping helps support livestock traceability, disease control and regulatory compliance.
Maintaining accurate livestock records can also provide valuable management information, helping crofters understand livestock performance, purchases, sales and breeding activities.
- Cattle records.
- Sheep flock records.
- Livestock inventories.
- Animal movement histories.
- Purchase and sale records.
- Breeding records
- Field and grazing records
- Medicine and treatment records
- Reporting and audit trails
Having information stored digitally means records can be located quickly whenever they are needed, reducing reliance on paper records and manual calculations.
A Dedicated Support Specialist for Your First Year
Software is only useful if people feel confident using it.
That is why every participating croft is assigned a dedicated support specialist during the first year.
Your designated support contact will become familiar with your setup and can provide practical assistance whenever required. Rather than speaking to different people each time you call, you will have access to someone who understands your circumstances and can help you work through tasks efficiently.
Support may include assistance with:
- Recording livestock movements.
- Understanding reports
- Setting up records.
- Using management features.
- Importing available data.
- General software guidance.
Our goal is to help crofters become comfortable and confident users from the outset.
Enhanced Technical Support Included
The first-year package includes not only software support but also our enhanced technical support service.
Many agricultural businesses rely on a single computer for important records. Technical issues, backup problems or computer failures can quickly become stressful and disruptive.
Enhanced support can help with:
- Backup guidance.
- Data protection.
- Software updates.
- Technical troubleshooting.
- General computer support relating to the software.
This additional assistance provides reassurance that help is available when needed.
Supporting Common Grazings and Township Communities
Many Scottish crofts form part of common grazings arrangements that have been managed by township communities for generations.
These shared grazing systems represent a unique aspect of Scottish agriculture and require cooperation between crofters, grazings committees and township organisations.
Contact us now:
Phone 1: 01349 877556
Phone 2: 07872 463460
Email: free@farmsolutions.co.uk
Digital Records Save Time and Reduce Stress
Paper records have served agriculture well for many years, but they can become difficult to manage as information accumulates.
Common challenges include:
- Searching through old records.
- Reading handwritten notes.
- Recreating information after records are lost.
- Producing reports when required.
- Identifying historical livestock information.
Digital records provide a more organised approach.
Information can be searched quickly, reports can be produced in seconds and important data can be backed up securely for future reference.
For many crofters, the greatest benefit is simply knowing that livestock information is available whenever it is needed.
Over Twenty-Five Years of Agricultural Software Experience
Farm Solutions has been supplying software solutions to agricultural businesses since 1998.
As an independent family-run business, we understand the importance of providing personal support and building long-term relationships with customers.
Our software has been developed in partnership with livestock producers and continues to evolve in response to the practical needs of agricultural businesses.
We believe that crofters should have access to the same high-quality management tools as larger farming enterprises without facing unnecessary costs or complexity.
What Is Included Free of Charge?
Eligible crofters (less than 30 cattle, less than 1000 sheep) receive:
- Farm Solutions livestock management software
- Full software support
- Enhanced technical support
- Software updates
- Assistance with setup
- Dedicated support specialist
- Help with livestock movement recording
- ScotEID record import where available and authorised
- Ongoing personal guidance throughout the first year
All of this is provided completely free of charge during the first year.
Continuing Support at a Reduced Cost
After the initial free year, crofters can continue to receive software updates, support and enhanced technical assistance at a heavily reduced rate.
Support packages for crofters are available at approximately 67% below standard annual support pricing.
This allows crofters to continue benefiting from professional support and software updates while keeping costs affordable.
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We are proud to support Scottish crofters and township communities through this initiative.
If you operate a croft and would like to learn more about receiving Farm Solutions software completelty free of charge (forever) including full support for your first year, we would be delighted to hear from you. The discounted price for full support on the second year is astonishingly only £60.
Contact us today to discuss your croft, your livestock record-keeping requirements and how Farm Solutions can help simplify livestock management for years to come.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the software really free for crofters?
Yes. Eligible Scottish crofters (30 cattle or less and no more than 1000 sheep) receive a permanent licence to Farm Solutions livestock management software free of charge. The software remains yours to use indefinitely. In addition, the first year includes free support, updates and access to a dedicated support specialist. Ongoing support after the first year is available at a substantially discounted rate.
Can my existing ScotEID livestock records be imported?
Yes. With your permission, Farm Solutions can obtain available information from your existing ScotEID records and pre-load your software with livestock details and historical records where available.
Does the software support both cattle and sheep?
Yes. Farm Solutions can help crofters manage cattle and sheep records, including livestock movements, inventories, breeding records and other important livestock information.
Do I need to be good with computers to use the software?
No. The software has been designed to be straightforward to use, and your dedicated support specialist will be available during your first year to help with setup, livestock recording and day-to-day questions.
What support is included?
The first year includes full software support, software updates and enhanced technical support to help with backups, troubleshooting and other technical matters relating to the software.
What happens after the free first year?
After the first year, crofters can continue to receive software updates, support and enhanced technical assistance at approximately 67% below standard annual support pricing. Currently thta would only be £60 per annum for full support and updates.
Can township or common grazings groups benefit from the software?
Yes. Farm Solutions can assist individual crofters as well as township and common grazings organisations that require accurate livestock records and improved information management.
How long has Farm Solutions been providing agricultural software?
Farm Solutions has been supplying software solutions to the agricultural sector since 1998 and remains an independent family-run business focused on practical support and long-term customer relationships.