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Best Practices for Safe and Responsible Medicine Use During Calving and Lambing

Ensure the health and welfare of your livestock this season with Kythe’s expert guidance on responsible medicine use.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/02/2025
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Farm Machinery: Time to Start Asking Questions

As machinery costs continue to rise, is it time to see if you are over-investing?…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/02/2025
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Updating Rural Payments and Services (RP&S)

Avoid payment delays by keeping your details updated on the Scottish Government’s RP&S system. Check out David’s top tips for a hassle-free application process.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/02/2025
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Wireworm: Safeguarding Your Crops

Kerry discusses the rising threat of wireworm, its impact on crops, and practical strategies for prevention and management.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 20/01/2025
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Trace Elements for Sheep

Graham explains the importance of trace element supplementation, how to identify deficiencies, and why consulting your vet is key to keeping your flock healthy.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 20/01/2025
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Spring Cropping Crossroads – Which Way Now?

David discusses the challenges of spring cropping in 2024, from profitability concerns to weighing options like contract farming or renting land.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 20/01/2025
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Nutrition Reminder: Annual Pre-Calving and Lambing

Samantha highlights the importance of forage analysis, ration planning, and metabolic testing to ensure livestock health and productivity during this critical period.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 20/01/2025
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Meet the Consultant - Janette Sutherland

Janette joined SAC Consulting in 2005 and remains passionate about supporting Skye’s crofters.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 20/01/2025
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Financial Potential of Health Planning and Essential Health Planning for Lambing

Foteini tells us more about SRUC’s free HerdPlan tool which helps to optimise livestock health and productivity. With customisable scenarios, it empowers data-driven decisions to improve productivity and reduce costs.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/12/2024
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Meet the Consultant - Craig Bothwell

Craig Bothwell, Senior Agricultural Consultant and Area Manager, brings nearly a decade of expertise in beef and sheep systems, livestock nutrition, financial planning, and subsidy applications. Winner of Adviser of the Year 2024, Craig's passionate about supporting his clients.…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/12/2024
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Silage Update and Seasonal Trends

Mary highlights silage trends showing lower energy and higher protein due to spring weather patterns. …

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/12/2024
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Subletting v Rural Payments

Iain advises crofters to review tenancy statuses before submitting their Single Application Form (SAF). Learn how to manage sublets and avoid penalties with his essential tips!…

  • SAC Consulting
  • 13/12/2024
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