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Mid Argyll Business Group Meeting (Ardrishaig) – event summary
Background Brexit, replacement for LFASS, public budget cuts, lack of opportunities for new entrants, uncertain markets, impending agricultural policy and support payment reform means there is nearly an unrivalled level…
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Cereal Trials Open Evening: Improving Crop Health & Business Resilience – event summary
The SFAS crop health and business resilience event highlighted a positive outlook for grain markets, promising new varieties for wheat and barley, declines in disease sensitivity to some fungicides, changes…
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Design and Management for Woods and Wildlife – event summary
There was great feedback from those who attended our event on Thursday 29th June. Here are a few key points from the day: Our host, Alan Twatt, explained why he…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Knockglass Farm Nr Thurso
Introduction to Knockglass Farm Knockglass Farm near Thurso, Caithness was purchased by brothers Robbie and Andrew Mackintosh in May 2015 as they sought to increase their farming enterprise. They already have land at…
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North East Organic Discussion Group: Second Meeting – event summary
This was the second meeting of the NE Organic Farming Group. It was hosted by Alastair Wilson, Upper Wheedlemont, Rhynie – an excellent example of a well established organic farm.…
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Growing a Grass Wedge: Rotational & Paddock Grazing Tips for Cattle & Sheep 2 – event summary
The meeting followed up the initial meeting in March about starting a paddock/rotational grazing system, by visiting a farmer who is starting a paddock grazing system, and discussing the issues…
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Cross Compliance Workshop (Lanark) – event summary
With around 8 farmers in attendance Hazel Laughton from SAC Consulting gave an overview of maintaining statutory cattle and sheep records including what to inspect at a government inspection, the…
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Podcast: Growing crofting and smallholdings
‘Growing Crofting and Small Holdings’ is a brand new radio show which broadcast on Cullin FM on Tuesday the 18th of April. The programme featured: • Lambing course on Skye • Learning…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Wormiston Farm, Peebles-shire
An introduction to Wormiston Wormiston, farmed by Robbie Brockie is an upland mixed beef and sheep farm covering 283 ha. The farm lies around 770ft above sea level with the…
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Lewis and Harris Soil & Nutrient Network Meeting – event summary
This was the first of 3 meetings which will be held over the next 18 months. These meetings are to cover the basics of soil and nutrient management whilst exploring innovative developments and research to benefit the future of crofting agriculture.
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