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Feed efficiency of beef cattle - an overview

3:49

Improving data capture and utilisation on farm - Glenkilrie Farm

8:24

Applying nitrogen in drought conditions

1:51

On-farm trials - have a go yourself

2:37

Getting best value from slurry - results of trial plots at Woodhead Farm

4:00

Breeding to reduce the dairy carbon footprint

6:18

Improving data capture and utilisation on farm - Balgay Farm

In this video, we hear from beef farmer Iain Wilkinson share farmer and manager at Balgay Farm and Lorna Shaw of SAC Consulting about the benefits of weighing cattle and recording data to optimise the efficiency of the suckler herd. Here we discuss the results of a project looking at improving suckler herd efficiency using weight data to make better informed breeding and management decisions and how technology can help with ease of data collection and analysis. A key focus for Iain is reducing mature cow size to optimise cow efficiency and reduce costs of upkeep, as well as monitoring growth performance more closely in calves and finishing cattle.

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Feed efficiency of beef cattle - an overview

3:49

Feed efficiency of beef cattle - an overview

zhlédnutí 162Před 3 měsíci

In this video, introduced by Dr David Bell (SAC Consulting), we hear from Seth Wareing from The Stabiliser Cattle Company who gives us a brief overview on the topic of feed efficiency in beef cattle.

Improving data capture and utilisation on farm - Glenkilrie Farm

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Improving data capture and utilisation on farm - Glenkilrie Farm

zhlédnutí 58Před 4 měsíci

In this video we hear from beef farmer Andrew Houstoun of Glenkilrie Farm and Lorna MacPherson of SAC Consulting about the benefits of weighing cattle. Here we discuss the results of a project looking at improving suckler herd efficiency using weight data to make better informed breeding and management decisions and how technology can help with ease of data collection and analysis. A key focus ...

1:51

Applying nitrogen in drought conditions

zhlédnutí 43Před 4 měsíci

The weather conditions during 2023 proved tricky for many farmers. With a lot of rainfall early in the year followed by summer drought like conditions meant that during the on-farm trials on Woodhead Farm, a difficult decision needed to be made about the application of fertiliser during the summer drought conditions. In this video, SAC Consulting's Robert Ramsay discusses whether to apply nitro...

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On-farm trials - have a go yourself

zhlédnutí 94Před 4 měsíci

Working with Farming for a better Climate, John Kerr from Woodhead farm, Newmilns, recently set up an on-farm trial to assess the impact of reducing fertiliser application rates. This video discusses how to set up an on-farm trial on your own farm to find out how alterations to farming practice could impact performance on your farm. Find out more about the trials on Woodhead Farm at bit.ly/47YqUhL

Getting best value from slurry - results of trial plots at Woodhead Farm

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Getting best value from slurry - results of trial plots at Woodhead Farm

zhlédnutí 285Před 4 měsíci

During the 2023 grazing and silage season, we worked with dairy farmer and former Climate Change Focus Farm host, John Kerr. John farms at Woodhead Farm, Ayrshire and was keen to explore how to reduce input costs and greenhouse gas emissions. John kindly agreed to let us conduct some trials on his 2nd cut silage to help us inform decision making around management of silage crops. Find out more ...

Breeding to reduce the dairy carbon footprint

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Breeding to reduce the dairy carbon footprint

zhlédnutí 228Před 5 měsíci

In this video, we hear from SAC Consulting's Marcus Fox who visits Lawhall Farm in Cumbria. Marcus talks about the steps needed to implement a sustainable breeding programme in order to reduce carbon emissions within the dairy herd. Find out more about reducing emissions from the dairy enterprise on our website at www.farmingforabetterclimate.org

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Faecal egg counts for cattle

zhlédnutí 185Před 10 měsíci

This video looks at the benefits and practicalities of faecal egg counts in cattle. Megan Wilson, Veterinary Investigation Officer with SAC Veterinary Services, explains why faecal egg counts are an important tool in your animal health plan as well as discussing how and when you should collect samples for analysis.

A guide to the Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS)

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A guide to the Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS)

zhlédnutí 138Před 10 měsíci

Dr. Bill Crooks, a soils and drainage expert is on a farm to demonstrate how to undertake a Visual Examination of Soil Structure (VESS). In this video, he is in a grassland field that is due to be ploughed and planted in crop as part of the rotation but not before time as can be seen by the VESS. Dr. Crooks then moves into a neighbouring grassland field to compare the soil structure with the fi...

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Body Condition Scoring Sheep

zhlédnutí 1,2KPřed 11 měsíci

Body condition scoring is a tool that farmers an use to easily assess the condition of the flock. It is done very easily by handling the sheep over the back bone area of the loin. In this video Raymond Crerar, a sheep farmer himself and Senior Agricultural Consultant with SAC Consulting, gives us a hands on guide to how to body condition score.

Body condition scoring breeding ewes pre-tupping, with Raymond Crerar

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Body condition scoring breeding ewes pre-tupping, with Raymond Crerar

zhlédnutí 78Před 11 měsíci

Body condition scoring is an effective tool to help you maximise the output from your animals and ensure you are meeting the nutritional needs of your stock. Body condition scoring should be carried out at least 8 weeks in advance of tupping, mid-pregnancy or at scanning, pre-lambing and weaning.

Getting the best out of slurry - trial plots at Woodhead farm

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Getting the best out of slurry - trial plots at Woodhead farm

zhlédnutí 78Před rokem

With a continued focus on how to get the most out of fertilser, we're using trial plots at Woodhead farm in Ayrshire to look at how to get the most value from slurry. Keep watching our website and social media for updates throughout the year. Woodhead, a dairy farm and former Climate Change Focus Farm - find out more at www.farmingforabetterclimate.org/climate_change_focus_farms/woodhead-farm-a...

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Corrimony - a Climate Change Focus Farm

zhlédnutí 123Před rokem

www.farmingforabetterclimate.org/climate_change_focus_farms/corrimony-farm-inverness-shire-beef-and-sheep/ Corrimony Farm is run by David Girvan in partnership with his parents Lindsay and Maime Girvan, and participated in the initiative from 2014 - 2018. The farm covers 3,035 hectares and is made up of predominantly permanent grass and hill ground. Corrimony has 130 spring calvers, mainly Aber...

Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group - Revisiting Backboath Farm

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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group - Revisiting Backboath Farm

zhlédnutí 272Před rokem

Hugh Black farms at Backboath, in Angus. In this video he chats to SAC Consulting's Zach Reilly, farm facilitator for the Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group. Hugh and Zach chat about the arable rotations at Backboath and how the different main and break crops perform as well as how some of the crops are sown and established using techniques developed during the last few years. Find out more at...

Soil regen agriculture techniques: making them work for you.

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Soil regen agriculture techniques: making them work for you.

zhlédnutí 292Před rokem

Have you thought about reduced tillage, but concerned it might not work for you? Thinking of bringing livestock into the arable rotation? Tried cover crops but not had much success? SAC Consulting and the Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group met on Thursday 9th February 2023 at Backboath Farm in Angus to hear about some of the topics the group have investigated, what’s worked well, and the posit...