Publications
Common Grazings Review Workbook
This review document has been designed to be completed in one meeting. After you complete it you will have action points that your committee should take forward. You may also…
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Agribusiness News July 2022
Hello and welcome to the new format for Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document as a pdf then click on the download button above or here Agribusiness…
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Stock Talk – Pig Market Update (June 2022)
In this podcast we hear from SAC Consultant George Chalmers, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for pig producers. George’s consultancy work includes technical advice on livestock, nutrient…
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Peter Eccles – Success out-with succession
Peter Eccles is a farm manager from East Lothian. He started out as an agricultural consultant with SAC, before taking on the farm manager job at Saughland Farm, Midlothian. There…
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Calving at 3 Years Old: Selecting Heifers
The third of this years farmer vlogs comes from Billy Graham, Craigdarroch Farm, Sanquar who gives us an overview of his farming system and tells us what he looks for…
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Calving at 2.5 years old: Selecting Heifers
The second of this years farmer vlogs comes from Stewart Stronach of Berryleys at Keith, home to the Islavale pedigree Simmental herd. Stewart gives us an overview of his farming…
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Calving at 2 Years Old: Selecting Heifers
The first of this years farmer vlogs comes from Tom Hopkinson at Lindertis Farm at Kirriemuir, who gives us an overview of his farming system and tells us what he…
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Calving Heifers: Choosing the Right Age
Suckler herds are being encouraged to improve efficiency by reducing the age of first calving to 2 years old. Whilst this can increase the farm output whilst reducing the carbon…
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How To Avoid Lead Poisoning In Your Herd
Lead poisoning occurs every year on Scottish farms, which carries huge welfare and economic losses. Hannah Orr, SRUC Veterinary Services discusses this problem, how it occurs and how…
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CropCast – Gross Margins and Crop Trials
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you…
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