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Common Grazings Discussion Group – Lewis – Event Summary
The launch meeting of the Common Grazings discussion group went well. The survey undertaken by the attendees has revealed interesting information that will be the basis for future work and…
Read More >Testing Times – Winter Cattle Management (Isle of Harris) – Event summary
Winter Cattle Management There was a good representation of Harris and Lewis cattle producers who attended the meeting at West Harris Trust hall at Talla-na-Mara. Angus Mackay, who crofts at…
Read More >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…
Read More >New Entrants to Farming: Livestock Medicines and Use (Morayshire) – Event Summary
Guest speakers, Donald and Serena from the Aberlour Vet Group and Billy from Elanco, presented information on livestock medicines, including responsible use, storage, administration, quarantine procedures and the reduction in…
Read More >North East Small Holder Discussion Group – Event Summary
A well-attended evening which provided information on funding opportunities and discussions about topics for future meetings.
Read More >New Entrants to Farming: Adding Value to Croft Produce – Event Summary
With many businesses now looking to diversification oppurtunities to increase croft income the Uist New Entrants Group were keen to look at the potential of adding value to their produce.…
Read More >North East Organic Discussion Group – 4th Meeting
On Tuesday 7th November the NE Organic Discussion Group enjoyed a workshop on social media, which is increasingly important in all walks of life, and although constantly changing, can be…
Read More >Resilience Planning for your Cattle Herd (Balivanich) – Event Summary
Calving Season Approaching With calving on the horizon crofters in Uist met to discuss a number of topical issues for their cattle herd. SAC vet Franz Brulisauer was the main…
Read More >New Entrants to Farming: Planning Your Future (Skye) – Event Summary
Talk of accounts, business planning, gross margins and benchmarking can make us feel a bit uncomfortable, not having the confidence in understanding them, let alone using them. An enthusiastic group…
Read More >New Entrants to Farming: Grassland Management: Above and Below the Soil (Forfar)
This was the 5th meeting of the New Entrants to Farming group based around Forfar. The main speakers on the night were Poppy Frater, SAC Consulting and David Ross, SAC…
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