Discussion Groups

Borders WiA: Driving Your Business Forward

Hear from Lucy Filby, Head of Net Zero Transition for Agriculture about what South of Scotland Enterprise does and how they can help you.

Orkney WiA – 2025 Changes to Subsidy Conditions

Hear about the proposed changes to farm subsidies, and what you will have to do in order claim your Basic Payment Scheme.

Morayshire WiA: On-farm diversification at Barra Castle

For our first FAS Morayshire & Aberdeenshire Women in Agriculture meeting of the year we will visit the Stephen family at Barra Castle, Oldmeldrum.

Orkney WIA – Crunching Carbon Audit Results

Are you baffled by carbon audits? Not sure what the results mean? Or maybe you would like to know how you could improve your carbon footprint? Join us at the…

Caithness WIA – Looking After Ewe (You)

Farming and crofting isn’t just a job – it’s a way of life. It’s one of the most rewarding careers but can present a unique set of challenges which are often…

Orkney WiA: Suckler Cows – Getting the Diet Right

Join us for an evening meeting with Lorna MacPherson, SAC Senior Nutritionist to discuss silage analysis and rations for the upcoming winter. We will be looking at silage analyses, protein…

Getting Started with Organic Farming – How to Convert to Organic

Summary This factsheet is the third in a series. The aim of which is to look at How to convert to Organic farming, “How to Convert to Organic” You can…

Borders Vet Lab Visit

Ever wondered what goes on in the local SRUC Veterinary Services Lab? Join us at Greycrook on Thursday 19th October where SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Andrew Robinson along with his…

Organic Conversion: Case Study Introduction

The key considerations, challenges and opportunities when bringing land under organic management Leo Petrucci has farmed Outer Blair as an organic dairy unit since 1999. The farm lies within the…

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