Events
Soil Association: Organic Arable in Practice at Balmakewan
Time: 10:30 am
The Soil Association are looking forward to welcoming farmers, growers and land managers to Balmakewan Farm, Laurencekirk, on Monday 27 July for a practical event exploring how organic arable farming…
Biodiversity Audit Workshop – Orkney
Learn how to identify the different habitats on your farm and map them online as part of your Biodiversity Audit! The 2028 deadline for completing your Whole Farm Plan is…
Livestock Benchmarking for Remote and Small Farm Businesses – West Kilbride
Join us for an informal FAS discussion exploring livestock benchmarking. Small farms and family livestock businesses are an important component of farming across southwest Scotland. While they may not operate…
Shetland Kale – Preserving Scotland’s Oldest Vegetable Variety
Time: 6:00 pm
Come along to our meeting to learn more about Shetland Kale – Scotland’s oldest indigenous vegetable variety. We’ll be learning how and why to grow it the traditional way from…
Beef Calving Efficiency Roadshow – Wester Ross
Time: 6:30 pm
Join us at this series of on-farm roadshow events to discuss the key factors influencing heifer and cow fertility, and share practical, cost effective management tips to help cows get back in calf sooner and more consistently.
Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – Ayr
Time: 9:00 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.…
Biodiversity Audit Workshop – Perth
Time: 10:00 am
Join our interactive session to learn about the different soil types, the main plant nutrients and what this means for grass growth.
Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – Argyll
Time: 10:00 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. Our series of informal Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand events will be held at local markets across the country and aim to provide farmers with a comprehensive toolkit to allow your business to confidently comply with the regulations and avoid unnecessary penalties.
Dumfries Show 2026
Time: 9:00 am
First held in 1962, following the amalgamation of the Dumfries and Lockerbie agricultural shows, Dumfries Show is an old established agricultural society and is now considered to be the largest…
Skye Agricultural Show
The Skye Agricultural Show is a must-attend event. There is lots to do and see for all the family. The Skye Show includes Competitions, Demonstrations, Exhibits, Trade Stands, food and…
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