New Entrants
Podcast: Thrill of The Hill – Flock Resilience
While a Brexit trade deal has taken some pressure off the sheep sector the changing political and agricultural landscape means that it must adapt to the new challenges of climate…
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Maximising Forage Quality While Minimising Environmental Impact at Glensaugh
Farm Manager Donald Barrie from Glensaugh Farm (James Hutton Institute) shares his management practices and top tips for making quality forage, while minimising the impact on the environment.
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New Entrants Newsletter Spring 2021
The new entrants spring newsletter is now available, this includes a summary of what is planned for the coming year, a look back on last year’s highlights, information of FAS…
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What’s Stopping You? – Barbara Girvan
Barbara Girvan’s enthusiasm shines through as she describes her recent new enterprise of a pumpkin patch in the Highlands, providing entertainment for school holidays and raising funds for charity. Her…
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Sheep Health Factsheet
This factsheet aims to highlight the general considerations for sheep health and what to look out for. It should be used as a guide for when to seek veterinary advice,…
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VLOG – Road to Market
The culmination of a year’s hard work, the sheep sales in the autumn are an exciting time. But they are not the only option for your croft produce. Aoife and…
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VLOG – Tagging and Vaccinating
Autumn tasks include tagging your lambs and vaccinating them against clostridial diseases. Watch Aoife, Jake, and their team of helpers work together to carry this out. Further information: Top 10…
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VLOG – First Time On The Quad
A quad bike has become a ubiquitous part of crofting and farming life. However, in the wrong hands can be a danger to yourself and others. Follow along with Aoife…
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VLOG – A New Entrant’s Journey
Join us as we follow new entrant crofters Aoife Gould and Jake Sayles through a year on their croft near Edinbane in the north of the Isle of Skye. Find…
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