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15 June 2017: We are into the open season of events and trial demonstrations and at the time of writing we are on the point of departing to Cereals 17 in Lincolnshire.

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Woodhead Climate Change Focus Farm - Where to go next?

This meeting will focus on how the business can continue to grow after the focus farm project.

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Leading scientists call for unified approach to plant and animal breeding

Unifying the approaches to plant and animal breeding through the use of genomic selection is crucial to achieving global food security, according to a team of world leading scientists.

Innovative SRUC graduate trainee scheme to train new consultancy stars of the future

An innovative graduate trainee programme has been launched by Scotland’s Rural College to help identify and train the new consultancy stars of the future.

Beechgrove’s Carole reminisces on her time at Elmwood during recent visit to Cupar

The popular Beechgrove Garden television show has been filming at Elmwood Golf Course recently as part of their roadshow series.

Crofters and farmers hear from experts on suckler cows ahead of major island sale

A healthy audience of over 30 crofters and farmers gathered last weekend on the Isle of Skye to hear from experts on all the stages of managing cows for suckled calf production through to sale.

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