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New Entrants to Farming: Benefits of Benchmarking (Borders) – Event Summary
New entrants to farming in the Borders recently attended a workshop on the benefits of benchmarking their farm business performance. AHDB’s Benchmarking Manager Doreen Anderson led the workshop and explained…
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Turning over a New Leaf – The Importance of Shelter on the Croft – Event Summary
This meeting took place in Great Bernera on the far west coast of Lewis with a croft tour of small woodland habitat and a demonstration of planting techniques in the village of Kirkibost.
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Angus Soil & Nutrient Network – 2nd meeting event summary
The Second meeting on the Angus Soil and Nutrient Network began with a visit to Keithick Farm where there is an anaerobic digester. Jimmy Doig the farm manager and Andrew…
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Tyne, Esk & East Lothian Coastal Water Rural Diffuse Pollution Priority Catchment – Event Summary
East Lothian Diffuse Pollution Priority Catchment On the 13th of February the Farm Advisory Service held a meeting at the Maitlandfield Hotel in Haddington. Over 30 people attended to hear…
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New Entrants to Farming: Record Keeping (Argyll) Event Summary
Livestock records can be a complicated and daunting aspect of running a farming business to get your head round but it’s a majorly important one for various reasons. Livestock identification…
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Lambing and Calving Management Update – Event Summary
This meeting was well attended, which helped to create a good learning atmosphere for all concerned. George Niven from SAC Consulting Vets spoke about sheep health at lambing, followed by…
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Planning ahead for disease management in 2018 – what’s brewing in our winter crops?
Snow and cold temperatures will help to reduce the overwintering pest and disease burden in Scottish crops and this reduced risk should be factored in to early spring spray plans.…
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Adding Value to Farm Produce – Event Summary
This two day introductory workshop on ‘Adding Value to Farm Produce’ was the first of its type within the Farm Advisory Service New Entrants to Farming Programme; taking a small…
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Islay Business Discussion Group – Land Registry Event Summary
This Islay Business Discussion Group meeting was attended by 13 farmers & crofters. Unfortunately a ferry mix-up by the guest speakers meant they arrived late. While waiting the group discussed…
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New Entrants to Farming: The Importance of the Vet Lab & Disease Surveillance (Morayshire) Event Summary
New Entrants to Farming from Morayshire recently attended an informative, hands on workshop on the importance of the vet labs and disease surveillance at the SAC Veterinary Services Centre at…
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