Video Publications
Beef Production in South America
In this webinar, we heard first hand from Allan Cameron, who runs a large farming operation in Argentina. Allan is an Argentinian who can trace his roots quickly back to…
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New Entrants: Is the Grass Always Greener?
An international evening featuring New Entrants from across Europe discussing how they got a start in the industry and what they are doing differently from their predecessors. We had contributions…
Read More >Borders Soil & Nutrient Network Farm – Mucks & Magic
-Mucks & Magic – A focus on organic matter, manure & compost Thanks to Kerchesters farm we are delighted to introduce the 2nd of or borders nutrient network farm meetings.…
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Bouncing Forward From A Crisis
Farming is a high pressure industry and while the lifestyle is great, at times of great uncertainty it is easy to become overwhelmed. With the challenges of Brexit and now…
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Fodder Beet – A Focus On Beef
Fodder beet as a crop to overwinter livestock, has grown in popularity over Scotland the last number of years. But, unlike a traditional brassica, this crop requires careful management for…
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Technology for Improved Animal Welfare – EID
Daniel Stout of SAC Consulting speaks with Harriert Wishart from SRUC’s Kirkton farm about the different EID and data recording technology now available and how they can be implemented on…
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What may the future hold for the Scottish West Coast sheep farmers?
To discuss this question, SAC Consultant Poppy Frater speaks with Kev Bevan, a former SAC Consulting colleague who specialises in farm business management, policy and market analysis. Kev highlights the…
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Ice-berg Diseases in Sheep – Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD)
Johnes – Ovine Johnes Disease (OJD) was first described in 1985. OJD is a condition caused by the bacterium “Mycobacterium avium spp. Paratuberculosis” (MAP). Johne’s is a condition which affects…
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