2022 Publications
Whitriggs – Deer
Stuart Mitchell farms Whitriggs Farm, Hawick with his wife and parents. It is a mixed organic farm in the Borders. In 2016 he replaced his ewe flock with deer which…
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Whitriggs – Winter Grazing of Crops
Stuart Mitchell farms Whitriggs Farm, Hawick with his wife and parents. It is a mixed organic farm in the Borders. In 2016 he replaced his ewe flock with deer which…
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Whitriggs – Winter Bale Grazing
Stuart Mitchell farms Whitriggs Farm, Hawick with his wife and parents. It is a mixed organic farm in the Borders. In 2016 he replaced his ewe flock with deer which…
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Organic Virtual Farm Tour Webinar
An ideal opportunity to visit Whitriggs farm hosted by Stuart Mitchell without leaving your home in this webinar from Tuesday 29th November. In 2016 Stuart replaced his ewe flock with…
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Crofter’s Fuel Poverty – Improving the Existing Housing Stock
Fuel Poverty is an increasing issue that many crofters face. This note sets out what government support is available to improve croft houses. These improvements could aid in reducing energy…
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Mental Health and Wellbeing in Agriculture
Ian Barr is a farmer and contractor based at Upper Dalhousie Farm near Edinburgh. Ian is the former President of Scottish Rugby and has some important messages for farmers and…
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Agribusiness News December 2022
Welcome to the December edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. News in brief COP27 spotlights on food & energy security…
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Winter Management for Calving Heifers at 2 years old
We revisit Tom Hopkinson at Lindertis Farm at Kirriemuir, to hear how his pregnancy scanning went and how he manages his heifers throughout the winter for calving at 2 years…
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Winter Management for Calving Heifers at 2.5 years old
We revisit Stewart Stronach at Berryleys Farm in Keith to hear how his pregnancy scanning went and how he manages his heifers throughout the winter for calving heifers at 2.5 years…
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Getting the Most from Your Carcass – A Butchery Demo for Those Producing Meat Boxes
Selling direct offers good engagement with your consumers but you need to understand your product and be able to talk to consumers with some knowledge of what you are selling.…
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