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Avian influenza prevention zone
Note: The Avian Influenza Prevention Zone covering Scotland will be extended until at least 30 April, the Scottish Government has confirmed. Key messages for small-scale poultry keepers Scottish Government has put…
Read More >New entrants to farming: Farm diversification – events summary
This event looked at farm diversification and how new entrants to farming can take advantage of new opportunities. The presentation from the event can be found below.
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New entrants to farming : approaching landowners and banks – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants.
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Feeding suckler cows for a successful calving – event summary
This suckler cow event held at Townhead Farm near Dumfries focussed on how to manage suckler cows through the winter housing period to get them into the best condition for…
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New entrants to farming : contract and share farming opportunities – event summary
The Scottish Government, through the new Farm Advisory Service is offering various forms of support to new entrants. SAC Consulting will be delivering a range of workshops over the winter period designed to give you a flavour of what’s involved when entering into a farming business.
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Dairy outlook meeting – event summary
David Keiley (SAC Dairy Specialist) opened the meeting by giving an update on the current milk market within Scotland. This session covered UK farmgate milk production, world production, dairy…
Read More >Liver fluke in cattle and sheep – event summary
Liver fluke is a significant cause of loss of production in cattle and sheep, but control strategies are not one-size-fits-all and depend on previous treatments, climatic conditions, housing, etc.
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New entrants to farming : succession – event summary
A small but focused group of New Entrants (some accompanied by a parent) met at the Woodlands House Hotel to discuss Succession Planning. Alan White, a solicitor with Gillespie Macandrews…
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How to prepare for Brexit – event summary
Over the recent months we held a series of meetings across the country to look at how farmers can prepare for Brexit. Below is the summary and handout presentations for…
Read More >Small scale cattle and sheep : building a viable enterprise – event summary
Small Scale Cattle & Sheep Meetings These two meetings were well attended and provided the participants with a good opportunity to learn the key points they should consider when considering…
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