Sustainable Systems
Farm Labour shortages, free upskilling events, and a conversation with The Soil Association
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert discuss recent…
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Deer Farming in Scotland – Balmakewan Farm
Join us, along with the Venison Advisory Service, SRUC Vets, and SAC Consulting to talk about the exciting developments going on at Balmakewan and how you could apply their learnings…
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Arable Biodiversity Audit Workshop
Prepare for future policy changes in the Whole Farm Plan with a workshop on how to properly conduct a Biodiversity Audit on your farm.
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Organic Flocks and Wildlife Walks – Bairnkine Farm
Join us for a farm walk at Bairnkine, Jedburgh, to hear from Matt and Lucy Tile about how habitat creation has improved the efficiency of their 2000 ewe and store…
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Deer Farming Group – Cassafuir Visit
Come along to our Deer Farming meeting at Cassafuir Farm, Stirlingshire on Friday 9th June, 10:30am start. This meeting is open to all, however booking is essential for catering purposes…
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Intercropping
In this video, Donald Dunbar speaks about companion crops, otherwise known as Intercropping, with Jonny Mccririck in the Scottish Borders. As protein prices have been rising farmers have been looking…
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Using Energy Alternatives To Build Resilience At Woodend Farm
John Seed and his family at Woodend Farm, Duns have been on a journey with renewable energy in a bid to make their business more resilient and…
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Agribusiness News May 2023 – Becoming Energy Self-Sufficient
The Energy Crisis Energy price hikes, insecurity in global energy markets and a desire to be sustainable have resulted in many farmers looking at options to be more energy self-sufficient. …
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Agribusiness News May 2023 – Sector Focus: National Beef Herd
Falling Beef Cow Numbers – Should We Be Worried? As discussed previously in the monthly beef outlooks, the higher number of cows being culled has implications going forward for the…
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