Crofts & Small Farms
Horticultural Hercules: The Mighty Polycrub – Event Summary
The event was a very well attended and was a highly engaging meeting to discuss crofting horticulture. Audrey Litterick covered the fundamentals of soil health and nutrient management where attendees…
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Boxed Produce fact sheet
Boxed Produce fact sheet
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Smallholder Training Event – Selecting lambs fit for the Abattoir (Darvel) – Event Summary
Assessing whether lambs are ready for slaughter is best done by hands-on feeling the lambs’ back, ribs and tail, and also weighing the lamb. Each market outlet has its advantages…
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Know the score
Sheep examination can help to maximise your productivity A new technical note illustrates how to perform the simple physical examination, the results of which allow farmers to adjust management and…
Read More > TN702: Body Condition Scoring of Mature Sheep
Read our technical note, ‘TN702: Body Condition Scoring of Mature Sheep’ here
Read More >Technical Note (TN702): Body Condition Scoring of Mature Sheep
Body Condition scoring (BCS) of sheep is a quick and simple management tool to assess the body reserves of sheep throughout the year.
This technical note provides a guidance on carrying out BCS, and the best time to do it.
Are pigs for you? Croft & Smallholder Practical Workshop (Skye) – Event Summary
Take home messages for the participants: Assess whether your croft is suitable for pig keeping – be aware of shelter, water and neighbours Decide what type of pig keeper you…
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