Rural Business
One Born Every Minute – Lambing
Practical Guide: One born every minute – lambing Lambing is one of the most important times of the year for sheep breeders. This Practical Guide covers all the basic steps…
Read More >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…
Read More >New Entrant Case Study: Amy Jo Reid
Amy Jo Reid has followed her passion for sheep farming and has built her career around this. After applying for an opportunity at Drummuir Estate for a contract shepherd, Amy…
Read More >Using Forestry For Resilience in Sheep Farming – Presentation slides used by Peter Jones
This is a copy of the presentation given by Peter Jones, SAC Consulting Forestry Specialist, during the second meeting of the Argyll Soil & Nutrient Network in February 2019.
Read More >AgriBusiness News March 2019
Read the March 2019 edition of AgriBusiness News here
Read More >New Entrant Case Study: William Law
William Law has recently purchased a farm in his own right. This has been achieved through an opportunity arising and his determination. This has been possible by sourcing finance through…
Read More >FAS Newsletter February 2019
The latest edition of our newsletter has been sent out to the mailing list and you can read the full publication here Should you want to sign up to receive…
Read More >Worming: How to develop a strategy to suit your farm and your budget
With lambing approaching, we spoke to Vet Heather Stevenson, who is based in Dumfries with SAC Consulting Veterinary Services. Here she talks about the importance of thinking about strategy when…
Read More >Crofting Businesses: Carbon Audits and Preparing For Sustainable Farming
In recent times, crofters will have heard more about carbon audits than ever before. There are several reasons for why they are so important, such as Scotland’s net zero target…
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