Publications

Ian Buchanan is a New Entrant farmer from Kinross-shire producing free-range pork from rare breed pigs along with grass fed beef from their herd of pedigree dexter cows. Diversifying the…

The 44th edition Farm Management Handbook 2023/24 is out now! The 43rd edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive…

Engaging with consumers may not be the first thing you think about when putting your wellies on and heading out onto your farm or croft in the morning, but it…

In this publication we share some of the important questions you need to consider when planning your diversification idea, highlight some funding opportunities and useful resources to enable your to…

Choosing how to effectively market lambs starts before the ewe breeding season even starts. In this short video, Johnny Williams from Farmstock Ltd covers the principles of selling lambs store…

In this short video, Alistair Smith from Tinto Vets explains what pre-breeding checks should be carried out within the flock before the tupping season gets underway. Ensuring both ewe and…

Are you a new entrant to farming and want to build your business skills, knowledge & confidence to help you develop a successful business? Then watch this short video from…

In this video SAC Consulting’s Willie Budge gives an overview of what you need to consider when deciding to wean lambs and shares some top tips to minimise stress during…

Are you new to keeping sheep and wondering when to shear your sheep? Or what do do with the wool after shearing? In this short video SAC Consulting’s Willie Budge…

In this short video SAC Consulting dairy specialist Lorna MacPherson discusses the process of producing the best quality baled silage from; The timing of cutting How long to wilt To…