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Women in Agriculture, Argyll: Managing Key Butterflies and Birds to Unlock Future Agri Environment Schemes
An informal presentation and discussion on Marsh Fritillary and Chequered Skipper Butterflies, Black Grouse and Corncrakes, which are key species supported by farming and crofting on the West Coast of…
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Farm Management Handbook 2021/22
The 42nd 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,…
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Buzzing About Bees (webinar)
In this webinar, Claire Gill, helped by Luis Molero, gave us an informative beginners guide to keeping bees. Claire is the Deputy Lead Bee Inspector for the Scottish Government and…
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Buzzing about Bees
Why not join us on Wednesday 30th June 2021 at 7:30pm where Claire Gill, helped by Luis Molero, will be giving us an informative beginners guide to keeping bees. Claire…
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Farm Management Handbook 2020/21
The 41st 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, rural professionals, students…
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Ammonium Nitrate Storage
Following the catastrophic explosion in Beirut reportedly caused by a large amount of Ammonium Nitrate which apparently was stored incorrectly, it is prudent to review the storage requirements for this…
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Farm Management Handbook 2019/20
The 40th 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, rural professionals, students…
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What can the Farm Advisory Service do for you?
Regardless of farm size or business stage, the Scottish Farm Advisory Service can help you to increase the profitability and sustainability of your farming business through Government funding for one-to-one…
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Video: Helping pollinators on farms and crofts
The crofting areas of the Western Isles, Caithness, Sutherland and the Orkney isles are important for the Great Yellow Bumblebee, our rarest bumblebee. This bee particularly likes red clover and…
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Video: Wild bird seed for pollinators
Optimise habitats for birds and bees by sowing out a wild bird seed and pollinator mix, to benefit pollinating insects, and farmland birds through the seasons. This video describes sowing…
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