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Meet the Consultant - Cara Campbell

From her own beef and sheep farm to supporting clients, Cara helps farmers with livestock nutrition, business planning, and grants. She also produces FAS TV, sharing inspiring stories from farming businesses across Scotland.…

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14/10/2025

The “Golden Hoof” – Sheep Grazing Winter Crop

Discover how grazing winter cereals can boost crop health, improve lamb performance, and ease winter feed pressures.…

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14/10/2025

Malting Spring Barley – What’s the Alternative?

With 2025 spring barley quality and contract volumes low, many farmers are exploring alternative crops. Discover practical options from oats and beans to green manures, and how they could improve margins and soil health for 2026.…

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14/10/2025

Trading Straw for Farmyard Manure

Straw-for-muck exchanges offer a win-win for livestock and arable farmers, supplying bedding and boosting soil fertility with organic manure. Fiona tells us how clear agreements and good planning can maximise benefits for both businesses.…

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14/10/2025

Succession Planning for Crofters

Passing on your croft or planning for the future can be challenging, but early conversations, a clear will, and a Power of Attorney can help protect the future of your croft.…

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14/10/2025

Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) - Calf Respiratory Disease Investigation

Time is running out to access PSF before it ends in December 2025. Discover how testing and tailored prevention plans can cut pneumonia losses, improve calf performance, and boost efficiency.…

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14/10/2025

Sheep Scab: Protecting Flock Health

Sheep scab is a fast-spreading, costly disease that hits flock health and welfare hard. Learn how to spot the signs early, prevent infection, and make the most of funding support available before 2026.…

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15/09/2025

Making Tax Digital for Income Tax Self-Assessment (MTD for ITSA): What You Need to Know

Discover what it means for your farm business and how to stay compliant with the right tools and planning.…

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15/09/2025

Meet the Consultant - Ellie Newlands

From growing up on her family’s upland beef and sheep farm to and travelling the world, Ellie brings a wealth of experience and passion for agriculture to her new role at SAC Consulting.…

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15/09/2025

The Benefits of Early Pregnancy Scanning in Cattle

There are several benefits to scanning suckler cows early, the most obvious being to determine whether cows are in calf or not. Laura discusses these benefits as spring calving herds are now taking bulls out from cows. …

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15/09/2025

Know Your Thistles

Thistles may be Scotland’s national flower, but on farms they can be a persistent challenge. Helen tells us how to identify the main species, understand their biodiversity benefits, and get practical tips on managing them without harming your grassland.…

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15/09/2025

Ear Tag Loss and Retention - How Does your Herd Compare?

Lost tags cost money, waste time, and risk compliance, but new SRUC research shows big differences in replacement rates across herds. Sam tells us what drives tag losses and the practical steps to improve retention.…

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15/09/2025