Video Publications
Season with Cattle – Preparing for Calving
This was the third and final meeting in the Season with Cattle Series this year. SAC Consulting’s Beef Consultant, Sarah Balfour and Oban Vet, Tristan Carre cover calving on the…
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Real time manure analysis and variable rate application of slurry
With fertiliser costs rising and emissions from manure spreading being under scrutiny we take a look at how technology can be used to maximise the value of manures. In this…
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How to plan and develop new crops and products into your farming business
There is much spoken about increasing biodiversity but less about how to do it for your own business. This interactive workshop will provide some ideas and tips on how to…
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Safety Kids – Staying Safe on Farms and Crofts in- Winter
Wintertime on farms and crofts is busy as work is done during shorter day length. There is lots of feeding to be done with tractors and ATVs going about buildings…
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Storm Arwen – Clearance of Windblown Trees
In the aftermath of Storm Arwen, many farmers and landowners across Scotland will be facing the daunting prospect of clearing significant volumes of windblown trees. In this webinar, we hear…
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Adding Value / Maximising Opportunities: Smaller Lambs
This video looks at how a crofter or smallholder can add value to their smaller lambs. Greg Hooker owns and runs Puldagon farm shop and restaurant where he uses some…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: Red Clover
Red clover is a forage legume which can improve soil structure and fertility, it can remain as a productive ley for 2 to 3 years with harvesting occurring 3 to…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: Legumes
As protein prices have increased farmers are looking at being able to grow more protein on the farm to offset purchased protein supplements. The growing of straight combinable legume crops…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: Lucerne
Lucerne is a perennial legume which can be grown in temperate regions like Scotland however it will not be suitable for all areas. A productive ley of lucerne can last…
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Plugging The Protein Gap: An Introduction
Increased global demand for supplementary protein sources and associated fluctuations in availability and price has resulted in greater interest in home grown protein rich forage sources for ruminants. Forage legumes…
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