Sheep
Rotational Grazing: A Discussion
This year, four farmers from across Scotland have been documenting their experience using rotational grazing methods on video. You can follow the whole series on our YouTube channel here. For…
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Alternative Bedding
Bedding livestock on straw is common place on most farms in Scotland but straw is not the only option.
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Wet Straw
Recent wet weather in some parts has seen straw in field stacks soaked by rainwater, bales immersed in water and even straw bales washed away by flood water.
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Effective Fluke Control in Sheep: A conversation with Andrew Bailie
In this episode Hazel Laughton speaks with Andrew Baillie who farms at Carstairs Mains in Lanarkshire. Andrew shares his experience of suffering a substantial loss in productivity as a direct…
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Webinar: Drones and Devices for Modern Day Farming
Thought drones were just for fun, for taking aerial shots and pretty pictures? Did you know a drone could save you time and money on your farm?…
Read More >Women in Agriculture: Webinar – Top Tips for Tupping
Would your tups pass a MOT? Are you risking buying in diseases and problems? Are you on track for a good breeding season and good lambing in 2021?…
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Cause And Prevention Of Mites In Feedstuffs
Grain/feed mites can occasionally cause issues in grain they are not often easy to spot until they are in large numbers and where populations are high grain/feed appears to have a “moving” layer.
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Measuring Grass – Is It Worth It?
Is measuring grass necessary for running a beef and sheep farm? No, but if you want to make the most of your resources it certainly helps.
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Podcast: The Thrill of The Hill – Virtual Fencing
In the fourth Thrill of The Hill episode, Alex is joined by SAC Consultant Malcolm Macdonald to discuss virtual fencing technology and it’s potential applications in Scotland and across the…
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