Publications
Beef Finishing Systems
Taking cattle to finish can be one of the most expensive periods in the beef production system, with feed conversion efficiency reducing as cattle gain liveweight approaching slaughter weight. This…
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Preparing Stock for Sale – Top Tips
Selling stock is an important part of any crofting or farming business. Before selling stock at the mart, there are a few things to consider. This video has tips…
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Using the Carbon Audit Tool
Are you looking to use our new beef carbon tool to guide you towards resources to take that next step towards reducing your emissions but not sure…
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Overview of Carbon Decision Making Tool for Beef Farmers
A tool has been designed specifically for beef farms to support them in decision making to reduce emissions following the completion of a carbon audit. This…
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Agribusiness News April 2023
Welcome to the April edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. N e w s i n b r i e f…
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Calving Heifers at 3 Years Old: Results and Reflections
We revisit Billy Graham as calving 2023 gets underway on Craigdarroch Farm at Sanquar. We will discuss how calving is going so far and reflect on the management of these…
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Calving Heifers at 2.5 years old: Results and Reflections
We revisit Stewart Stronach as calving 2023 gets underway on Berryleys Farm in Keith. We will discuss how calving is going so far and reflect on the management of these…
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Calving Heifers at 2 Years Old: Results and Reflections
We revisit Tom Hopkinson as calving 2023 gets underway on Lindertis Farm at Kirriemuir. We will discuss how calving is going so far and reflect on the management of these…
Read More >A Guide to Calving Heifers
Age at first calving can have a large impact on the profitability of suckler herds, mainly due to the increase in management costs as the age at first calving increases.…
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Farm Woodland News (FWN39) Spring 2023
Use the link above to download the latest Farm Woodland News, or click through the individual chapters below. Articles in this edition include: Editorial Maximising the benefits of riparian woodlands…
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