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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…

Lewis Livestock – Polyunits for Production

Can Poly-units be a cost effective and diverse alternative to traditional livestock housing? The rising popularity in poly-units in crofting contexts goes hand in hand with a rise in diversification…

Lothians Monitor Farm Meeting – October

Date: next meeting on Wednesday 16th October at Rosemains (tea/coffee 10am – meeting starts 10.30am) Rosemains Farm Pathhead EH37 5UQ Morning at Rosemains • Scottish Land & Estates – The…

Sutherland Monitor Farm meeting

The next meeting of the Sutherland Monitor Farm is taking place on Thursday 10th October, courtesy of Jason and Victoria Ballantyne, Clynelish Farm, Brora. 10.30am arrival for tea & coffee…

Improving Ewe Performance (Perth)

Ideas gathered from an EU project to improve flock output The SheepNet EU project is coming to an end. With seven partner countries, the past three years have seen six…

Women in Agriculture: Borders – Getting More Meat From Grass

Are you concerned about how to control your costs in these uncertain times? Do you want to learn how to make the most of your most valuable resource? In times…

Autumn Priorities: Seasons of Sheep

The start of October is the start of the sheep keeper’s year. The management decisions and investments in health you make now will influence the rest of the year. Health…

Women in Agriculture: Aberdeenshire – Improving Flock Management

Sheep farming is coming under ever increasing pressure. The oncoming implications of Brexit; regardless of the outcome; puts huge importance on efficiency, performance and management. Health and nutrition will be…

Women in Agriculture: Angus – Improving Flock Management

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…