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New Entrants To Farming: Hoof to Hook (Lanark Group)
The Lanark group met at the end of September to develop business planning skills and improve efficiency within the sheep enterprise by following prime lambs from ‘Hoof to Hook’. The…
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Making woodlands pay in South West Scotland – Event Summary
As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber for the industry, our forests enhance and protect the environment and opportunities for public enjoyment.
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Kintyre Soil and Nutrient Network: Second Meeting – Event Summary
Soil Nutrients – The Building Blocks of Productivity Despite the weather there was a great turnout for this event and Agricultural Consultant David Ross delivered a thorough and detailed approach…
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Using PLANET Scotland workshop: Dumfries – Event Summary
PLANET Scotland PLANET Scotland is free software produced by the Scottish Government. It helps you to use the most up to date advice on producing fertiliser recommendations. Information on soil…
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New Entrants to Farming: Turfs Up, An Introduction to Grassland Management (Inverness)
The Inverness New Entrants group met in Mid September at the local Dingwall Mart, having been encouraged to bring along samples of their own grass to be evaluated in an…
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Caithness Soil and Nutrient Network: 2nd Meeting – Event Summary
Know your soil – structure and nutrient status The Caithness Soil & Nutrient Network group met during September at the host farm – Knockglass Farm by the kind permission of R…
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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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Benefits of Small Scale Woodland – Event Summary
There were many positive discussions regarding woodland creation and the practical measures to be taken to achieve the goal of creating a woodland area. The existing woodlands visited were impressive and an inspiration to the attendees who do not currently have woodland cover on their property.
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Funding for organic farming
Up to £1200 available for Scottish farmers considering organic farming. Farmers considering organic farming in Scotland are being offered free business support worth up to £1200 from the Farm Advisory…
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Efficient use of Nutrients & NVZ Compliance, Dumfries – event summary
NVZ’s, Nutrients & Cross Compliance This was the first in a series of 3 meetings covering nutrient management and NVZ compliance within the Dumfries & Galloway area and was held…
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