2019 Publications
New Entrant Case Study: Jenny McKerr
Jenny McKerr was brought up in Paisley; she studied agriculture at SAC and then worked in the beef industry before purchasing a farm, along with her husband Stephen. Their goal…
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Video: New Entrants Gathering 2019
The New Entrants to Farming Programme held its 6th annual Gathering, on the 26th February at Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh. Hear what our speakers advice was to New Entrants farmers.
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Adviser Spotlight: Sinclair Simpson (ILMP)
Sinclair Simpson has worked as an independent consultant in agriculture for over 37 years. He specialises in farm business management, enterprise benchmarking, grassland management, animal production, husbandry of combinable crops…
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Brexit Crops Update
Read our Brexit Crops Update, here
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Case study: One-to-one mentoring for a new entrant to farming
Paul Rowlston is a livestock farmer with over 13 years’ experience. He specialises in breeding, rearing and showing cattle and sheep. Well known for his practical experience and knowledge, Paul…
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Feeding Beef Cattle & Sheep
With good nutrition, animals are healthier and more of their genetic potential can be achieved. Nutrition is the biggest driver of flock or herd performance. This practical guide will give…
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Video: Wild bird seed for pollinators
Optimise habitats for birds and bees by sowing out a wild bird seed and pollinator mix, to benefit pollinating insects, and farmland birds through the seasons. This video describes sowing…
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Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Dunadd, Argyll
Read our Soil & Nutrient Network case study on Dunadd in Argyll here
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Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Balnellan Farm, Moray
Balnellan Farm in Moray is one of the 2018-19 Soil & Nutrient Network host farms. Find out more about the farm and some of the topics that have been the focus of attention during recent events in this case study.
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New Entrant Case Study: Amy Jo Reid
Amy Jo Reid has followed her passion for sheep farming and has built her career around this. After applying for an opportunity at Drummuir Estate for a contract shepherd, Amy…
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