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Milking the Industry (Campbeltown) – Event Summary
A panel, made up of John Armour, NFUS Policy Advisor, Sandy Wilkie – Mr Milk, and Csaba Adamik the Senior Nutritionist with SAC Consulting, were challenged by a number of…
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Reducing Lameness in Cattle & Sheep on Arran – Event Summary
Follow the 5 step method whenever trimming cattle’s feet. This will allow the weight to be transferred onto the correct part of the hoof, allowing the sensitive areas to heal.…
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Ventilation, Cattle Health and Slats (Borders) – Event Summary
Farmers from the Scottish Borders and Lothians met on 7 November for an on farm meeting to discuss cattle housing, ventilation and health with industry specialists. The group visited Howlets…
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Reducing Lameness in Cattle & Sheep (Islay)
Islay livestock farmers & crofters attended this meeting which included a practical demonstration of cattle foot trimming along with discussion and presentations about reducing lameness. Some key points were; Cattle…
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Cattle Resilience – Are you ready for Winter? – Event Summary
Farmers from across the North East attended Woodside Farm, Kinloss this week to discuss issues facing farmers this coming Winter. Presentations and practical demonstrations were part of the meeting.
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Crofters and farmers hear from experts on suckler cows ahead of major island sale
A healthy audience of over 30 crofters and farmers gathered last weekend on the Isle of Skye to hear from experts on all the stages of managing cows for suckled calf production through to sale.
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Mid Argyll Business Group Meeting (Ardrishaig) – event summary
Background Brexit, replacement for LFASS, public budget cuts, lack of opportunities for new entrants, uncertain markets, impending agricultural policy and support payment reform means there is nearly an unrivalled level…
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North East Organic Discussion Group: Second Meeting – event summary
This was the second meeting of the NE Organic Farming Group. It was hosted by Alastair Wilson, Upper Wheedlemont, Rhynie – an excellent example of a well established organic farm.…
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Growing a Grass Wedge: Rotational & Paddock Grazing Tips for Cattle & Sheep 2 – event summary
The meeting followed up the initial meeting in March about starting a paddock/rotational grazing system, by visiting a farmer who is starting a paddock grazing system, and discussing the issues…
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Cross Compliance Workshop (Lanark) – event summary
With around 8 farmers in attendance Hazel Laughton from SAC Consulting gave an overview of maintaining statutory cattle and sheep records including what to inspect at a government inspection, the…
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