Rural Business

Time for Stock Clubs

Crofting Agricultural Grant Scheme Common Grazings

New Entrants to Farming: Common Grazing (Skye) – event summary

The meeting was held in Portree on the subject of Common Grazings which is very relevant to the area. A well attended meeting where 3 groups were formed to go…

The Knock-on Effects of Flooding from Storm Frank and Mitigation Measures for the Future – event summary

Around 20 farmers attended the event at Birse Hall to hear about how flooding has impacted on a local farming business, discuss soil and forage analysis from the flooded areas…

veterinary post mortem photograph collage

New Entrants to Farming: Do you know what happens at the vet lab after you drop off a sample or carcass? – event summary

This meeting was targeted towards New Entrants to farming and was only suitable for those who had a strong stomach, were over 16 years old and not pregnant! Despite the…

Group of people in a darkened room watching a presentation

Buying Healthy Breeding Stock: Johne’s – event summary

‘Buying Healthy Breeding Stock – Johne’s’ meeting Johne’s disease does not become apparent in breeding stock for a number of years. However during this time, infected animals could be passing…

Till the Cows Come Home – event summary

We held a FAS open day on behalf of the Scottish Government on 7th February 2017. There was an excellent representation of local Caithness farmers and crofters, with over 80…

New entrants: What to expect from an inspection – event summary

We have held a series of events across the country for New Entrants to farming to look at the subject farm inspection. The presentation delivered along with handouts can be…