Crofts & Small Farms
Richard and Fiona Lamb – Try, Diversify, Try Again
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Richard and Fiona Lamb of Fordhead Farm, Kippen, about how they have diversified their farming business and how they have adapted to the many challenges that…
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Support Groups for CG Clerks – March
By popular request! After the Common Grazing mediation/conflict resolution/finance meetings we held last year, several clerks asked for a self-help group for clerks! Whether you are a clerk, or on…
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Finance Training for Common Grazings – Lewis
Lewis crofters, Common Grazing clerks and committee members – please come along to this interactive meeting with the Crofting Commission which will cover finance procedures for Common Grazings. Using an…
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Finance Training for Common Grazings – Harris
Harris crofters, Common Grazing clerks and committee members – please come along to this interactive meeting with the Crofting Commission which willl cover finance procedures for Common Grazings. Using an…
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Inverness-shire New Entrants Group
Join us for a meeting on how to establish and grow a sheep enterprise.
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Reading With Agricultural Eyes – Who Moved My Cheese?
Although crofting and farming may feel like they have unique problems – many of them stem from the human condition that faces people in all walks of life and business.…
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Rural Roundup -14th December
We just want to clarify that the AECS Capital, Sustainable Agriculture Grant Scheme (SACGS) and PSF Carbon Audit/Soil Analysis claim deadlines are the 28th February 2023. If you have AECS…
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What is the Link Between Animal Health Planning and Bat Populations?
Health Planning is important for Animal Welfare. However, it can also benefit wildlife such as bats. Download this document to find out how and to inspire your next discussion with…
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The Benefits of Working with Wildlife Experts for your Farm or Croft
Learn more about a project where crofters and farmers in Skye are working with the Bat Conservation Trust. Together we are learning more about bats on crofts and the island…
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