Video Publications
Winter Management for Calving Heifers at 3 years old
We revisit Billy Graham at Craigdarroch Farm as the heifers come down from the hill for scanning. We will discuss the pregnancy scanning results and winter management on the hill…
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Resilient Technology Options for Water Management on Farm: Rainwater Harvesting
As our climate changes and we experience more extreme weather patterns, becoming more resilient and efficient with water use on farm can be critical to managing drier spells on your…
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Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity at Tullochgorum
In this video, farmer Duncan Miller, and Nikki Yoxhall from Pasture for Life, discuss how deferring pasture in the summer for cattle winter grazing has brought a multitude of benefits…
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Funding Opportunities for Sustainable Farming
As Scotland aims to become a global leader in sustainable and regenerative agriculture, it was announced that a National Test Programme would be developed to support sustainable food production. As…
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Dry Cow Nutrition for a Successful Transition into the Milking Herd
This video focuses on the importance of nutrition of dairy cows during the dry period and covers targets for body condition score, energy and protein intake and mineral nutrition. Nutritional…
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Dry Cow Management for a Successful Transition into the Milking Herd
This video discusses the key management factors that are important for a successful transition into the milking herd. Topics covered include feeding space, cow comfort related to cubicle housing and…
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Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – Alistair Hodge, Whitsome Farm
In the sixth of our Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we visit Alistair Hodge, Whitsome Farm who has adopted the principles of minimum tillage. Click below to watch the…
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Medicine Records: A Comprehensive Guide
This short video explains the key medicine record requirements from purchasing medicine products to completion of the medicine record. It can be used as a comprehensive guide detailing what is…
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13 Day Standstill for Movements
This short video explains the 13-day standstill regulations that come into force when moving livestock onto your holding. It includes the exemptions to the rule and how to apply for…
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Sheep Tag Replacements
This short video covers the key sheep re-tagging scenarios explaining what tags to use and completion of the holding register. It can be used as a comprehensive guide detailing what…
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