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Beef & Sheep Outlook for 2017 – event summary
An informative evening meeting on how to address common issues from both a nutritional and veterinary management point of view. A brief overview of the new priority catchment on the…
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New entrants: What to expect from an inspection – event summary
We have held a series of events across the country for New Entrants to farming to look at the subject farm inspection. The presentation delivered along with handouts can be…
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New Entrants to Farming: Contract Farming (Dumfries) – Event Summary
The Contract Farming meeting was held at Woodlands House Hotel, Newbridge, Dumfries on Tuesday 30th January 2018. Alastair Beattie opened the meeting by introducing guest speaker Sandy Ramsay, who specialises…
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Sheep and Cattle Record Keeping – event summary
With around 10 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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Slurry, Soil & Money – event summary
Slurry, soil & money – It’s not what you have, it’s what you do with what you have! There was a great turnout of approximately 45 farmers to this meeting…
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Smallholder Discussion Group: Making the Most of Your Soil (Lothians) – event summary
We ran a discussion group for smallholders in the Lothians and Peeblesshire on the 24th of January 2017. This was the first meeting of the group and the focus was…
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Control of Arable Grass Weeds in Scotland: An Integrated Approach (Borders) – event summary
Andrew Baird gave a welcome and introduction which Jonathan Black followed with a presentation on the facts and figures of grass weeds, how they can affect gross margins. A practical…
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Understanding Estimated Breeding Values (EBVs)
In January 2017, prior to the Spring Breeding Bull Sales, 3 practical workshops were held aimed at assisting producers to choose the ideal bull for their herd. These workshops proved…
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New Entrants to Farming : Business Planning & Understanding Financial Performance – event summary
An interactive session looking at Business Planning & Understanding Farm Accounts was held for New Entrants at the Taynuilt Sports Pavilion on Monday 23rd January 2017. Niall Campbell, SAC Consulting…
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Integrated Control of Grass Weeds (Lothians) – event summary
A farm meeting was held at East Hermiston, starting off with presentations on grass weed ID, cultural and rotational control, followed by a field visit to discuss EFA options and…
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