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…
Introduction to Livestock Husbandry for Smallholders – Loch Lomond
Time: 10:00 am
Small farms and family livestock businesses are an important component of farming across southwest Scotland. While they may not operate at the same scale as larger enterprises, they play a…
Deer Farming – Barwhillanty Estate Visit
Our next deer farming meeting will be at Barwhillanty Estate on Wednesday 30th September. The focus of the day will be on diversification, field to fork meat sales and we…
West Coast Calves – Fort William
Time: 5:30 pm
Join us for an informative and engaging evening for those with suckler herds on the West Coast. The evening will cover a range of key topics, including: Top tips for preparing…
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