Discussion Groups

Argyll Women in Agriculture – Measure What You Manage

Please use the above map for an exact meeting location. We have all heard the saying ‘you can’t manage what you don’t measure’, but where to start? Come along to…

Wigtownshire Women in Agriculture – Autumn Meeting

Join us for an evening of industry updates and farm diversification. Dinner is included, and we’ll discuss the Whole Farm Plan and how to prepare your business for the changes…

Farm Management Handbook 2024/25

The 45th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals,…

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.

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…

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…

How To Convert To Organic Grassland

An introduction to the critical factors for a successful Organic conversion. This is the first in a series of Organic Conversion articles which will discuss the main considerations for any…

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