2020 Publications
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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Positive PR Infographic
This infographic highlights the key messages from the three Positive PR podcasts held with Jane Craigie from Jane Craigie Marketing, Martha Bryce of Sound Bite PR and Claire Pollock from Ardross Farm Shop. What PR is, how to deal with negative PR, how to use social media for positive PR, an example of good PR and some top tips are all covered.
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Iceberg Disease Case Study, The Mitchell Family
The Mitchell family farm approximately 1050 acres across Whitriggs and Denholm Hill farms. This family run business acted as the Borders Monitor Farm for QMS Scotland from 2016-19. Prior to becoming a monitor farm, the family had little knowledge of iceberg diseases. In 2016, at the start of the project the farm had 1000 Llyen ewes which had been a closed flock since 2001.
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Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma
Often referred to as “Jaagsiekte” it is caused by a retrovirus. This virus infects the lungs of sheep, causing tumours to develop and fluid to accumulate within the airways.
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Ovine Johne’s Disease
Johne’s is a condition which affects all ruminants, although not in the same way. OJD is a chronic condition which is responsible for causing a reduction in productivity, immunity and fertility.
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Maedi Visna
MV is caused by a retrovirus and is capable of having devastating effects on a flock, significantly reducing fertility and productivity. MV is a chronic wasting disorder, which is increasing in prevalence across UK flocks (recently doubling from 1.4-2.8%).
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