Events
Lairg Crofting Discussion Group: Body Condition Scoring & Pre-Tupping
During the session, you’ll learn how good nutrition influences fertility and how you can make the most of your feed resources in the run-up to tupping. We’ll also look at…
Gairloch Crofting Discussion Group – Livestock Handling for Crofts & Common Grazings
Time: 11:30 am
Cattle and sheep handling systems can often be labour intensive, with older infrastructure being adapted alongside newer approaches. But how much do we consider the animals themselves when designing and…
Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – Oban
Time: 8:00 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.…
Greening Guidance for 2027 – Stirling
Time: 10:00 am
Come along to learn about the updates to Greening requirements for 2027, and what Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) might fit your system. Relevant to all farmers who will have more…
Borders Grassland Roadshow – Grassland Management
Time: 11:00 am
We will be discussing the changes to grazing management and sward improvements, which have taken place at Overhowden, since Joss Jones took on the role of livestock manager in 2018.…
Livestock Traceability Pop Up Stand – Stornoway
Time: 8:00 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.
Young Farmers Roadshow Kelso – Panel Night
Time: 7:00 pm
Join us for an engaging Young Farmers Panel Night, bringing together expertise from across the livestock industry. Panellists will include Lorna Shaw, SAC Consulting Ruminant Nutritionist, Andrew Robinson, SRUC Veterinary…
Integrating Trees Network: Walking and Talking Trees with Matt Griffin – Neidpath Farms
Time: 1:00 pm
Join ITN at Edston Farm, part of the 858 ha Neidpath Farms, where farm manager Matt Griffin is taking a practical, whole-farm approach to building a more resilient and efficient…
Young Farmers Roadshow – Cattle Overwintering Competition Workshop
Time: 6:30 pm
Join us at Standing Stones Hotel, Stenness for a workshop on the Young Farmers Cattle Overwintering Competition. Graham Low, Orkney Auction Mart, will provide an overview of the competition, covering…
The Scottish Smallholding & Countryside Festival 2026
Time: 9:00 am
Join on the 17 October 2026 at the Royal Highland Centre for a rebranded, expanded celebration of rural life. Experience the feel of a “national local show” across three massive…
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