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Women in Agriculture – Orkney (pm) – Event Summary
The Women in Agriculture Knowledge Transfer meeting was held in Kirkwall recently led by local Agricultual Consultant Susan Pirie. Nina Clancy, CEO from RSABI attended and gave an overview of…
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Women in Agriculture – Orkney (pm) – Event Summary
The Women in Agriculture Knowledge Transfer meeting was held in Kirkwall recently led by local Agricultual Consultant Susan Pirie. Nina Clancy, CEO from RSABI attended and gave an overview of…
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Women in Agriculture – Lanark – Event Summary
It is well known that women play a vital role in the farming industry. Recent research highlighted the need for professional development for women in the industry. Our Women in…
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Women in Agriculture – Borders – Event Summary
The very first FAS Women in Agriculture meeting was held at Carfraemill. Agricultural consultant Andrew Baird welcomed attendees to the meeting and gave an introduction to the programme. After the…
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Septoria – still much to learn
Septoria leaf blotch is such an endemic problem in Scottish wheat crops that it hardly raises an eyebrow. Its control is the main focus of spray programmes and we seem…
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New Entrants Case Study: Mix of Farming Arrangements
Case Study: Ian McKnight To build a viable farming business, one young farmer retains flexibility to work within different agreements. After studying Agriculture at the Scottish Agricultural College, Auchincruive (Ayr)…
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New Entrants Case Study: Joint Ventures for Landowner
Case Study: Stephen Withers and Neil Sandilands Share Farming – A Different Approach for Owner and Operator Share Farming is not common in Scotland but two farmers explain how it…
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Integrated Land Management Plan Case study: Fergus Laing, Glenbeg Estate
Name and business: Fergus Laing, Glenbeg Estate For many years, land owner, Fergus Laing has run a successful and diverse highland estate, incorporating a tenant farm, golfing, fishing and hunting. However, due to unforeseen…
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Integrated Land Management Plan Case study: Bitney MacNab, Cairnston Smallholding
Name and business: Bitney MacNab, Cairnston Smallholding Inspired by her youngest daughter to pursue a career in farming, Bitney MacNab – has ambitious plans to diversify from her bed and…
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Palatable Bracken Risk
With a late spring, beware when putting sheep or cattle onto land with an emerging large number of bracken fronds. Youngstock are most vulnerable, particularly newborn’s being introduced to bracken…
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