Crofting Matters Publications
Crofting Matters – Obtaining a Croft
Getting a croft isn’t easy, whether you are new to agriculture or have been working in crofting all your days. In this episode, Siobhan Macdonald and Graham Fraser discuss how…
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Crofting Matters – Selling Stock
Selling livestock this autumn and winter? We have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart system. This is the…
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Crofting Matters – Buying Stock
If you are a new crofter, or new to buying livestock, we have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction…
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Crofting Matters – Selecting Breeding Replacements in the Suckler Herd
No matter the size of your herd, choosing the correct suckler replacements is important to ensure yearly, trouble free calvings and avoid nights spent calving or coaxing calves that refuse…
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Crofting Matters – Crofting Regulation
Crofting regulation, which covers what you can do with your croft land and how, is a tricky subject, full of acronyms and references to various Acts of Parliament. For most…
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Crofting Matters – Grazing Management
Growing Grass How can we make the best use of our grassland? What is the difference between rotational, mob, deferred and set stocking? What are the benefits of liming? For…
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Crofting Matters – Bull Management
With many Crofters across Scotland currently putting their bulls out, it is a good time to consider your current bull management practices. From pre-breeding examinations and diet, to the Crofting…
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