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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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Woodland Shelterbelts: An Alternative to Housing? – event summary
A practical and informative afternoon to discuss current woodland options and how they can benefit the croft, common grazings and livestock production systems. The meeting looked into the benefits of…
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Skye Soil & Nutrient Network Meeting – event summary
The first Soil & Nutrient Network meeting on Skye The first meeting, was held at Waternish Farm, courtesy of Montgomery family. The meeting began with a look and discussion of the…
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Having a Field Day with Grass (Stornoway) – event summary
Event Summary It was standing room only at the Lewis and Harris Auction Mart on Friday 24 March when crofters, young and old alike, packed in to hear Franz Brulisauer…
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New Entrants to Farming: Overview of Crofting Support (North Uist) – event summary
The meeting was on crofting support schemes and was requested by several of the group members as they were unsure of all the support available to them. The meeting went…
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