Events
Whole Farm Plans for Crofters – Sutherland
If your agricultural business claims the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS), the Whole Farm Plan (WFP) is an important requirement to understand. Join us for a meal and an informative meeting…
Crofting Sheep Stornoway – Pre-Tupping MOT
With tupping time fast approaching, now’s the time to get your breeding stock in top condition for a successful lambing season. Join us at Lewis & Harris Auction Mart for…
Young Farmers Roadshow Thainstone – Cattle Overwintering Competition Workshop
Time: 7:00 pm
Join us at Aberdeen and Northern Marts, Thainstone Centre on Wednesday 23 September from 7pm for a workshop on the SAYFC Young Farmers Cattle Overwintering Competition. Scott Chapman, ANM, will…
Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – Aberdeenshire
Time: 9:30 am
Breaches of livestock identification and record keeping regulations remain the most common cross compliance failure at government inspections. Keeping up to date with the volume of requirements can be challenging.…
Grassland Roadshow Ayr: Building Resilient Pastures
Practical ideas for building resilient grassland systems and getting more value from pasture With input costs remaining high and weather patterns becoming increasingly unpredictable, making the most of the grass…
Weaning Beef Calves – Inverness
Join us for an informative and practical meeting, focused on managing stress in beef calves, particularly around weaning. We will begin the day at Dingwall & Highland Mart, where Kythe…
Assynt Young Crofters – Whole Farm Plan & Croft Grants
Calling all Assynt Young Crofters! Join us for an informative session explaining what the WFP means for your business and how to prepare for these requirements. We will provide a…
Grassland Roadshow Stirling: Unlocking the True Value of your Grassland
Time: 10:00 am
Join us for a practical session at Blairdrummond Hall looking at how better grassland management can improve productivity, reduce costs and maximise the value of home-grown forage with advice from…
SRUC: The Benefits of Technology in Extensive Livestock Systems
Time: 10:00 am
Join SRUC for an Open Day to learn about problems that farmers and crofters are currently facing and how technology is helping solve them. Please follow the parking attendants’ instructions…
Organic Trials Visit – Craibstone
Time: 12:30 pm
Join us at the Organic Trial Plots at Craibstone for an opportunity to see ongoing organic research in the field and discuss practical approaches to crop production, soil management and…
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