2023 Publications
Thrill of the Hill – A Cow for the Future
Episode #10 – A Cow for the Future. We all think we know a good cow when we see one, but how futureproof is she, and what are the traits…
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Rural Roundup (22nd February)
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find…
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Preparing for Calving and Maximising Live Calves
As calving time approaches, we address how to maximise live calves through management and record keeping in this short video. Highlighting the gold, silver and bronze of KPI records, looking…
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Crop Disease Management – Winter Wheat
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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Bonus Content: Laura Beck The Paw Park
This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had…
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The Need-to-Knows on Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs)
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones have been a feature of farming life in the more intensively farmed parts of Scotland for more than 20 years. This video looks at the common pitfalls…
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Improving Lamb Carcass Quality – CT Scanning
Following on from a webinar on the topic, find out what CT scanning is and how it can be used to improve lamb carcass quality. This publication will explain the…
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Grazing Spring Grass for Productive Flocks
In this final webinar of the 2022/23 grazing for productive flocks series, SAC specialist Daniel Stout provides an overview of pasture measuring and budgeting before we hear from Perthshire farmer,…
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Nature Based Solutions to Combat Rising Fertiliser Costs
The rising costs of inorganic fertilisers alongside concerns regarding their environmental impact has seen many Scottish farmers explore alternative solutions. To ensure sufficient nutrients are available for plant uptake, a…
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Keeping Control of Costs – Financial Planning for Livestock Farmers
Livestock farmers are experiencing unprecedented input costs, and while there are no silver bullets, good cost control and cashflow management can help to ensure that businesses remain resilient. This guide…
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