Livestock
Sustainable Sheep Systems: Viewfield Case Study
Read how the Maxwell family at Viewfield have developed a sustainable low input productive flock through a focus on functional genetics and production off forage. The Maxwell family, Marcus, Kate…
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Deer Farming Group – Monachyle Mhor Visit
Meeting place is the Mhor 84 car park, postcode for car park: FK19 8NY. It is just off the A84 when you turn for Balquhidder. We will then condense into…
Read More >Beef Toolkit – Weaning Beef Calves
Weaning of cows and calves is done so that the cow can recover body condition by transferring her nutrition from milk production to maintaining herself, allowing her to prepare for…
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Cattle Shed Lighting
As the price of electricity has increased, spending time re-evaluating your current lighting situation as we head towards winter can help reduce the electricity bill. This report will focus on…
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Agribusiness News September 2023 – Sector Focus: Bull Fertility
Improving fertility with semen testing Performance of suckler herds has never been more important as increased input costs continue to put pressure on businesses and squeeze margins. Improving on-farm efficiencies…
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Agribusiness News September 2023 – Sheep
On the ground With a warm and wet summer, there is plentiful grass across the countryside. This availability of grass is driving people to the store lamb rings, maintaining prices…
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Agribusiness News September 2023 – Beef
Beef price levelling out? Throughout June and July, deadweight beef prices in Scotland have fallen significantly from a peak of 525p/kg at the beginning of June. Beef prices have continued…
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Stock Talk – Planning Ahead of Tupping Time
In this podcast we hear from SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer Megan Fergusson. Megan talks to us about how to give your flock the best chance of a successful lambing next…
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Grassland Management and Water Quality
The quality of Scotland’s water is renowned worldwide. It is some of the safest drinking water in the world, critical in the marketing of high-quality agricultural products and ensuring thriving…
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Overhead Powerlines: recognise the dangers and stay safe
How safe are you when you are working near overhead powerlines? Every year people are killed or seriously injured when they come into contact with high voltage electricity. Distractions, working…
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