Discussion Groups
Women in agriculture: Morayshire – Post-event summary
The main speaker for the day was Poppy Frater, a grassland and sheep specialist with SAC Consulting. She used a mix of presentation and participative techniques to talk about getting…
Read More >Women in agriculture: Aberdeenshire – Post-event summary
This was the second meeting of the Aberdeenshire Women in Agriculture group held at Scatterburn farm. Topics up for discussion on the day were grassland management, livestock vet and med,…
Read More >Women in Agriculture – June / July 2018
Inspiring events for women in agriculture Following the success of our initial Women in Agriculture events, Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service are pleased to announce the next round of meetings which…
Read More >Practical Guide: Why and how to increase pollinators on your farm
Practical Guide: Why and how to increase pollinators on your farm
Read More >Practical Guide: Pollinators types and food sources on small units
Practical Guide: Pollinators types and food sources on small units
Read More >Women in Agriculture – Argyll – Event Summary
We decided to start the Women in Agriculture meetings with ‘Get the Record Straight’ looking at both livestock record and book keeping/accounts. Record keeping is a hugely important aspect of running an agricultural business.
Read More >Women in Agriculture March 2018 – post-event summaries
Inspiring events for women in agriculture In March, the Farm Advisory Service ran a series of free events offering inspiration and advice for women working in Scottish agriculture. The events…
Read More >Women in Agriculture – Brechin, Angus – Event Summary
This was the first Women in Agriculture meeting in the Brechin area which focused on the introduction of the “Women in Agriculture” concept and looked at diversification opportunities in the…
Read More >Women in Agriculture – Halkirk, Caithness – Event Summary
The Women in Agriculture Knowledge Transfer meeting was held in Halkirk recently led by SAC Consultant Cat MacGregor. An excellent turnout of over 30 women attended the event. Joyce Campbell…
Read More >Women in Agriculture – Inverness – Event Summary
Siobhan Macdonald gave an introduction and explained the background of the Women in Agriculture programme. As an ice-breaker, all the participants went outside to line up in height order and…
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