Crofts & Small Farms | Helping farmers in Scotland

Keeping Pigs at a Small Scale Level

Join Ross Mackenzie, Dr Emma Baxter and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Hannah Orr for a series of bitesize webinars throughout October. The webinars are aimed at anyone looking to keep…

Pig Keeping: Breeding

The final of four bitesize webinars that will explain what it takes to keep pigs at small scale level. Expert speaker Emma Baxter will explain Breeding covering the pig’s breeding…

Pig Keeping: Feeding

The third of four bitesize webinars that will explain what it takes to keep pigs at small scale level. We will explain Feeding, covering what feeds are used, and at…

Pig Keeping: Pig Health Veterinary

The second of four bitesize webinars that will explain what it takes to keep pigs at small scale level. Expert speaker Hannah Orr will explain Pig Health Veterinary covering general…

Pig Keeping: Pig Temperament and Welfare

The first of four bitesize webinars that will explain what it takes to keep pigs at small scale level. Expert speaker Dr Emma Baxter will explain Pig Temperament and Welfare…

A Season with Sheep

If you are new or relatively new to sheep keeping, join us for this series of 3 meetings online, discussing the 3 key seasons in the sheep year. We start…

A Season with Sheep: Feeding the Pregnant Ewe

This meeting is the third in a series of three. In the final session of A Season with Sheep – the winter management and that critical 6 – 8 weeks…

A Season with Sheep: Feeding and Breeding

This is the second meeting in a series of three. A Season with Sheep – the preparation of ewes and tups is critical to returns the following year. Getting the…

A Season with Sheep: Who do Ewe Pick?

This is the first meeting in a series of three. A Season with Sheep – the selection of store and breeding lambs following weaning will be covered. The other end…

Covid-19 recovery plan – Opportunities for Employing Staff

During the depths of lockdown, the daily routine was unchanged for farmers and crofters. However, for another section of society things were changing drastically with many finding themselves out of…