Episodes
In this podcast we hear from SRUC Barony’s Head Shepherd Perry Parkinson, who will tell us a bit about his background and his work at SRUC Barony including the changes they have made to the sheep system.
Linked FAS resources:
Breeding And Feeding For Sustainable Sheep Systems | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Using Estimated Breeding Values In Sheep | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
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Published 08/15/22
In this podcast we hear from SAC Sheep and Grazing Specialist Poppy Frater, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for sheep producers. Poppy will also talk about her PHD on grazing strategies and carbon sequestration as well as her opinion on the outlook of the sheep farming industry.
Linked FAS resources:
https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=giles+henry+grazing
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Published 07/28/22
In this podcast we hear from SAC Consultant George Chalmers, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for pig producers.
George’s consultancy work includes technical advice on livestock, nutrient management, fertiliser usage, crop agronomy as well as animal health and welfare advice. George has a special interest in the pig sector having facilitated the North East Pig Monitor Farm Project, as well as providing regular pig health and sector updates.
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Published 06/29/22
In this podcast we hear from SAC Dairy Specialist Lorna MacPherson, Kite Consulting’s Senior Dairy Specialist David Keiley and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Colin Mason who discuss current issues, opportunities and options for dairy producers.
Linked FAS resources:
FAS page dedicated to grassland and forage holds numerous valuable resources:
Grassland and Forage | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
FAS Milk Manager News is a bi-monthly publication which...
Published 06/07/22
In this podcast we hear from SAC Beef Specialist Lesley Wylie and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Timothy Geraghty who discuss current issues, opportunities and options for beef producers.
Published 04/29/22