Events
The Scottish Farm Advisory Service runs a range of free events, both online and in-person.
Our events are a great way to pick up free advice and guidance, and also give you the opportunity to meet other people from across the agricultural community to share ideas and network. If the event is a webinar then you’re attending as a viewer only but if it’s a meeting then the video conference software we use means that, should you want to, you can switch your camera on and interact with other attendees.
Sheep Nutrition Workshop – Dumfries
Time: 10:00 am
Sheep nutrition underpins every aspect of flock performance – from ewe health and lamb survival to growth rates and feed costs. Yet many feeding decisions are made using averages, assumptions,…
Nutrient Management & IPM Workshop – Brackla
Time: 10:30 am
The session will start with a farm walk to explore the use of green manures and the practical utilisation of chicken manure and farmyard manure (FYM), offering real-world examples of effective nutrient recycling and soil-building practices.
Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How – Applecross Part 1
Time: 6:30 pm
Are you a Clerk, Treasurer, Common Grazing Committee member, or a shareholder in a Common? Then don’t miss this practical evening session designed to help you manage your Common Grazing with confidence and clarity.
Crofting Discussion Group Lewis – Future Funding for Crofters
Time: 7:00 pm
Niall Campbell (SAC Consulting) will be joining us to give us an update on future funding support for crofting
Mixed Up Farm Plans: Mixed Farming Needs Mixed Planning
Time: 11:00 am
Join Soil Association Scotland and NFFN with Ruth Ashton Shaw, Low Auldgirth Steading, Dumfries to explore how small mixed farms can juggle livestock, fibre production, habitats and business needs – and where whole farm plans fit in.
Youth Skills Day at Dingwall Mart
Time: 10:00 am
An opportunity to learn about the dressing of sheep, stock judging, and animal husbandry, all in a fun and friendly environment.
Western Isles WIA – New Castration & Tail Docking Techniques
Time: 12:00 pm
A potential game changer for sheep on the common and hill? It’s very tricky to castrate and tail lambs within 7 days, unless lambs are born inbye. Could two new techniques,…
Preparing for the Future – Perth: Enhanced Greening
Time: 12:30 pm
Find out what the introduction of Enhanced Greening means for your business and with Greening making up 30% of your Basic Payment, planning ahead is vital. With changes to existing options as well as some new ones, it’s time to consider what works best on your farm and what you need to do to put things in place.
What are you feeding for?
Time: 10:30 am
Stirlingshire Monitor Farm Winter Meeting QMS
Sheep Record Keeping Made Easy – Mull
Time: 11:00 am
New years resolutions in order with turning a new leaf on your sheep records! Join us for an informative and practical evening all about sheep tagging — covering the dos…
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