SAC News And Events

Zara Wins Some Nights At The Round Table

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:53:10 +0000

200 words means SAC student Zara Chestnutt is going on an all-expenses-paid trip to the Sheep Breeders Round Table at Stratford on Avon which covers sheep breeding, from practical farming advice to the use of cutting edge genetics.

Counter Critics And Cut Costs - SAC Farmers Meetings On Climate Change

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:13:18 +0000

Scottish farmers facing industry criticism over climate change can learn how to answer their critics by attending meetings being organised by SAC in the coming weeks. Calls to cut meat consumption can be countered if they adopt practical ways of reducing farming’s carbon footprint while maintaining sustainable livestock production.

SAC Strengthens Links With University Of Malawi

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:10:49 +0000

The links between SAC and the University of Malawi were further strengthened by a visit to Bunda College by three SAC staff. They were there as part of the Scottish Government-funded project to improve smallholder dairying in the country.

Patna To Papua New Guinea

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:06:54 +0000

Ayr-based SAC Farm Business Services consultant Kara Craig has decided to miss our autumn wind and rain and head south to Papua New Guinea. She has joined other young professionals from around the world on a Royal Agricultural Society of the Commonwealth “Next Generation” mission to the southern hemisphere.

Plinth And Polar Bears

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:07:10 +0000

What’s the connection between SAC, climate change and a plinth in Trafalgar Square?

Focus On Animal Health At Castle Douglas Event

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 11:13:02 +0000

SAC Vice Chairman Donald Biggar will use the lessons learned from his own bitter experience in dealing with cattle disease to help others when he hosts a farmers open day at Corbieton Farm, Haugh of Urr on Tuesday, 10th November. Together with leading SAC production and health experts as well as local vets they will address issues surrounding BVD (Bovine Viral Diarrhoea) and Johne's Disease.

Health And Production In The Commercial Herd

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:11:41 +0000

Donald Biggar has kindly agreed to host this event on Johne's/BVD on one of his upland commercial farms.

Scotsturf

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:22:38 +0100

From public parks to sports pitches, IOG Scotsturf is a must attend event for anyone involved in the maintenance, creation and development of outdoor spaces.

LANTRA - Action Planning And Funding Opportunities (Time to be confirmed)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:23:36 +0100

Lantra, the Sector Skills Council for the environmental and land-based industries,will be hosting a new series of seminars which will take place this autumn to help focus the future generation of Ayrshire and Grampian farmers.

SAC Organic Farm Walk

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:24:29 +0100

Producing & Marketing Quality Organic Meat (British Native Breed Beef-Veal, Lamb, Mutton & Pork)

Farming For A Better Climate - Open Meeting For Farmers & Land Owners

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:19:55 +0000

Refreshments will be available from 6.30 pm.

Farming For A Better Climate - Open Meeting For Farmers & Land Owners

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:32:35 +0100

Refreshments will be available from 6.30 pm.

Agriscot

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:33:30 +0100

AgriScot, now widely regarded as one of the premier events in UK agriculture, continues to develop its appeal to all sectors of the industry-both to the trade and to a wide cross section of farmers eager to seek out the products, services, advice and information necessary for their farming businesses.

Farming For A Better Climate - Open Meeting For Farmers & Land Owners

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:37:17 +0100

Refreshments will be available from 6.30 pm.

Farming For A Better Climate - Open Meeting For Farmers & Land Owners

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:38:00 +0100

Refreshments will be available from 6.30 pm.

Open Day for Prospective Undergraduate Students

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:01:43 +0000

Our next Open Day is on Wednesday the 25th November.

British Potato 2009 (Time to be confirmed)

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 11:42:04 +0100

This biennial event, organised by the Potato Council and sponsored by Branston Ltd, is expected to pull around 5,000 growers, processors, retailers, researchers, specialists and consultants through its doors. SAC will have a trade stand at this event.

Farming For A Better Climate - Farm Anaerobic Digestion Open Day

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:52:29 +0000

Refreshments available from 10.30 am.

Farming For A Better Climate: A Scottish Farmer's Guide To Anaerobic Digestion - Conference

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 10:54:11 +0000

Conference rates apply (see booking form). 10% discount available to members of SAC and NFUS Scotland.

Protected Food Names Conference

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:10:35 +0000

Scotland Food and Drink will be holding a conference organised by SAC in association with the Scottish Government to raise the overall awareness of Protected Food Names among Scottish food producers and producer groups.

Talking Health & Welfare

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:02:01 +0000

Dairy farmers are being constantly challenged to improve the health and welfare of their animals. Every dairy farmer knows that a happy, healthy and comfortable cow is the most profitable.

SAC-HGCA Workshop (Time to be confirmed)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:20:02 +0100

Further information to follow.

SAC HGCA Workshop (Time to be confirmed)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:29:33 +0100

Further information to follow.

SAC-HGCA Workshop (Time to be confirmed)

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:42:42 +0100

Further information to follow.