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New Entrant Case Study – Isla Murray
Isla Murray is a 17 year old New Entrant to Crofting from the Isle of Lewis who has recently taken on a Sublet of a 6 Acre Croft. She has…
Encouraging Cropping – Farmland Birds
In this podcast we hear from Chris Bailey RSPB Scotland about the importance of cropping areas for many farmland birds. We discuss the nature and climate emergencies and the need…
Health is your Wealth – Doug Avery, The Resilient Farmer
In this episode of the Farm Advisory Service podcast, we’re focussing on mental health and well being. We’re really lucky to be joined by a man who is now a…
Health Is Your Wealth
Grow Local, Sell Local
Livestock Health Management – Do you have a Plan?
The health of your herd or flock is paramount to every farmer and crofter. To ensure the complete wellbeing of all your stock it is advisable to carry out a…
Spot The Hazards: Farm Workshop And Steading
Spot The Hazards: Farm Machinery
Co-Operation and Collaboration
Food & Drink specialist consultant Kerry Hammond facilitates an hour with some of Scotland ( & Ireland’s) most enthusiastic collaborators. Featuring Anna Robertson the Co-Op and training manager at SAOS,…
Real time manure analysis and variable rate application of slurry
With fertiliser costs rising and emissions from manure spreading being under scrutiny we take a look at how technology can be used to maximise the value of manures. In this…
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