2020 Publications
How can beneficial insects help you?
How can beneficial insects help you? What insects inhabit agricultural land? How can we tweak the balance towards insects that are beneficial to production? Join…
Read More >What Antibiotic Should I Choose?
Responsible use of antibiotics should be at the forefront of all our minds – should I use antibiotics? What antibiotic should I use? Are other treatments more appropriate? This guide, along with discussion with your vet should assist with key decisions surrounding antibiotic use.
Read More >Cost Savings Of Using A Drone
Could using a drone on farm save you money and reduce your labour costs? Could it improve animal welfare?
Read More >Managing Straw Supplies for the Winter
Malcolm Macdonald speaks to SAC beef consultants Robert Ramsay and Sarah Balfour about managing straw supplies this winter. With straw availability varying across the country…
Read More >A Conversation with Hannah Jackson: The Red Shepherdess
SAC Consultant Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with Hannah Jackson, who has become something of a farming celebrity. Hannah has a wealth of advice to offer new…
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