2020 Publications
Webinar: Winter Wheat Trials
During this series of webinars, we will bring you leading industry experts and give you a virtual tour of SRUC’s Cereal Trial Plots at both Drumalbin, Lanarkshire &…
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Webinar: Winter & Spring Barley Trials
The first of our series of webinars discussing the Winter & Spring Barley Cereal Trials managed by SRUC. During this series of webinars, we will bring you leading…
Read More >FAS Case Study: Liz Paul
In this case study video – crofter, Liz Paul, shares her thoughts on becoming a FAS mentor and what it’s like to mentor other new farmers and crofters.…
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Soil & Nutrient Network: Kerchesters, Roxburghshire
Kerchesters is a progressive 350ha tenanted mixed arable & beef farm run by father and son James and Tommy Clark. Please watch this introduction video, to find out…
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AgriBusiness News July 2020
The latest edition features regular articles on policy, cereals, beef, potatoes, sheep and milk. In addition there are articles on Agritourism, Autumn Cropping and Covid-19, Seasonal Labour & Social Distancing,…
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Women in Agriculture: Case Study – Fiona Smith
Fiona Smith farms Westerton of Pittarrow and Cairnton Farm with her father and hard-working staff. Together they farm 850 acres with barley and wheat, potatoes and daffodils/bulbs. They run a…
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Webinar: Setting Up A Business And Sourcing Finance
The first of a series of summer webinars focused on “A New Start”, taking you step by step in the new start process, from sourcing finance, to acquiring…
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Webinar: Acquiring Land Through Purchase
Buying and owning land is viewed as the pinnacle of success but it is often seen as unachievable for many. Join us as we look at acquiring farmland…
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Podcast: Forward Thinking Farmers – Bill & Helen Smith of The Byres Farm, Fochabers
In the first of our series of podcasts with Forward Thinking Farmers, Mary-Jane Lawrie spoke to Bill and Helen Smith of The Byres Farm, Fochabers. Bill and Helen talk about…
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