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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 >Woodland Management, Conservation and Shooting – Ladybank – Event Summary
Good planning is essential to ensure that the different options complement each other rather than work against each other. These different options would include things such as the mix…
Read More >Resilient Planning For Your Cattle (Stonehaven) – Event Summary
On the 29th November the FAS held an on farm meeting at Craskins farm, Tarland where Johne’s, foot trimming, winter feeding and cattle inspections were the topics of the day. …
Read More >Integrated Crop Management & New Tech (Lothians) – Event Summary
The principles of Integrated Crop Management, it’s importance and how it can be implemented was the focus of this recent meeting in Kirknewton. This is a summary of what was…
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 >Rhynchosporium leaf scald in barley
Rhynchosporium is a disease that is so common in our barley crops that it is probably assumed that we know everything there is to know about it. But it is a…
Read More >Integrated Crop Management and New Technology (Borders)
Jorin and Aidan Grimsdale of Mountfair Farming have seen a significant reduction in soil compaction following the introduction of controlled traffic farming in their arable fields. The business has been…
Read More >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.…
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…
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