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Smallholding Scotland
United Kingdom
Приєднався 10 лип 2020
Established by smallholders, Smallholding Scotland is a unique, member-led organisation dedicated to representing, promoting and supporting smallholding across Scotland.
Our purpose is to promote and support the sustainable stewardship and the purposeful use of smallholdings.
We organise the annual Scottish Smallholder Festival, usually held at Forfar Mart in Angus.
We are a membership organisation, please consider joining, and supporting our work in promoting the productive use of small-scale land holdings.
Our purpose is to promote and support the sustainable stewardship and the purposeful use of smallholdings.
We organise the annual Scottish Smallholder Festival, usually held at Forfar Mart in Angus.
We are a membership organisation, please consider joining, and supporting our work in promoting the productive use of small-scale land holdings.
Upcycling on the smallholding - Angus Upcycling Project
What can be done to upcycle goods on the farm, smallholding or any setting? Hear from the Angus Upcycling Project who take us through their project, plans and ideas.
Angus Upcycling Project: angusupcycling/
Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival.
Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/
Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/
Supported by The Scottish Government and SRUC.
Scottish Government: www.gov.scot/
SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk
Angus Upcycling Project: angusupcycling/
Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival.
Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/
Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/
Supported by The Scottish Government and SRUC.
Scottish Government: www.gov.scot/
SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk
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Відео
Global Farm Sustainability Metric - Adele Jones, Sustainable Food Trust
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Join the Deputy CEO of the Sustainable Food Trust, Adele Jones, for a presentation on their global farm sustainability metric which helps farms large and small to work out their progress towards sustainable operation. Sustainable Food Trust: sustainablefoodtrust.org/ Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/...
Lameness and infectious foot disease in sheep - Caroline Robinson, SRUC
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Caroline Robinson from SRUC runs a sheep lecture each year at the Festival looking at how to get the best out of your sheep. One of her most popular talks is on foot disease and lameness in sheep, and here she gives us an extra talk for the virtual Festival on the topic. Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.s...
Bird flu 2021 - finding the information you need
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NB: This session was recorded before the 29 November housing order issued by Scottish Government. For the latest information on avian flu measures in Scotland please visit: www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu/ In another additional and highly topical talk, SRUC bring us up to date on Avian Flu and the information you need. Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival. Scottish ...
Local abattoirs in Scotland and sustainable local meat production
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The Big Issue Discussion: how can we have sustainable local meat production without a network of local abattoirs. In this discussion chaired by Claire Taylor of the Scottish Farmer, you will hear from the Princes Countryside Fund who recently authored a report on the topic, from Rare Breeds Survival Trust for whom this is a key issue, a representative from Food Standards Scotland, a local Butch...
Guidance for pig keepers - APHA
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In this additional talk for the virtual Festival, hear from the APHA on guidance for Pig Keepers. APHA were at the Festival in the Pig area so its great to get this added advice from them. APHA: www.gov.uk/government/organisations/animal-and-plant-health-agency Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/ Suppo...
The sustainable use of antibiotics - Fiona Crowden, SRUC Vets
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Antibiotics are a very hot topic at the moment, and in this talk Fiona Crowden from SRUC Vets will talk about how farmers and smallholders can keep their antibiotic use sustainable. Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/ Supported by The Scottish Government and SRUC. Scottish Government: www.gov.scot/ SRU...
Sustainable Livestock Grazing - Annette Marshall, SAC Consulting
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Annette Marshall from SAC Consulting talks about sustainable livestock grazing, regenerative farming and the right approach to take for smallholders who want to leave a lighter footprint. The session considers the sustainability implications of several factors when raising livestock, including: Breeds Growing grass Grass species Grazing systems Soil status Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder ...
How to make your property more sustainable - Martin Rennie, Galbraith
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Martin Rennie from event sponsors, Galbraith, talks about how to find and make a property more sustainable drawing on his own experience as well as that of the firm. Galbraith Group: www.galbraithgroup.com/ Part of the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/ Supported by The Scottish Government and SRUC. Scottish Gove...
Equines at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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A short taste of the equine parade at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival, held at Forfar Market on 23rd October 2021. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/ Supported by The Scottish Government and SRUC. Scottish Government: www.gov.scot/ SRUC: www.sruc.ac.uk
Sheep at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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A glimpse of the sensational sheep on show at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival, held at Forfar Market on 23rd October 2021. The 2021 sheep Champion was a Welsh Badgerface Torwen from Neil, Zoe and Sam Robson, shown by Neil. 2021 saw a return of showing classes to the Festival after an absence of a few years. Given the date of the Festival, in relation to the breeding year, classes were fo...
Pigs at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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A glimpse of the fantastic pigs on show at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival, held at Forfar Market on 23rd October 2021. This year’s pig section was a real treat for visitors with a pig show, a display of some rate and traditional pig breeds and the famous pig agility, organised by pig steward Alan Jamieson. Scottish Smallholder Festival: ssgf.uk/ Smallholding Scotland: smallholding.scot/...
Sheep MOT at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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Dr Caroline Robinson explains the importance of the Sheep MOT session for new and aspiring sheep keepers. Caroline has been a valued contributor to the Festival since its inception. Caroline is a Veterinary Investigation Officer with SRUC Veterinary Services. In this role she investigates farm and exotic animal diseases, consults to vets in practice, monitors wildlife disease and provides veter...
Goats at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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A glimpse of the fabulous goats on show at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival, held at Forfar Market on 23rd October 2021. From elegant Anglo Nubian to super cute pygmy goats, there was a good range of breeds for well respected judge, Agnes Aitken, to get her hands on. And great to see youngsters getting involved - very successfully - too. The Champion, a Boer goat, Balmedie Hope, was bred ...
Poultry & Waterfowl at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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The Poultry & Waterfowl show at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival included over 150 entries featuring dozens of different breeds. Festival Poultry and Waterfowl Steward, Hazel Dickson, describes the birds forwarding the poultry and waterfowl show, including the show champion - an excellent Saxony duck from A&C Brandi.
Welcome to the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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Welcome to the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
Trade Hall at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
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Trade Hall at the 2021 Scottish Smallholder Festival
Poly units - a cost effective alternative to traditional livestock housing?
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Poly units - a cost effective alternative to traditional livestock housing?
Homeopathy for Shepherds - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Homeopathy for Shepherds - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Adding value to wool - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Adding value to wool - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Epidemiology Research Unit (ERU) survey of Smallholders and Crofters
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Epidemiology Research Unit (ERU) survey of Smallholders and Crofters
Regenerative Agriculture & Small Farms - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Regenerative Agriculture & Small Farms - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
A Midlife Homestead - starting a small-scale food business - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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A Midlife Homestead - starting a small-scale food business - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
How the rumen works - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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How the rumen works - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Planning for biodiversity - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Planning for biodiversity - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Red mite in chickens / Avian influenza winter 2020 update - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Red mite in chickens / Avian influenza winter 2020 update - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Small-scale, humane slaughter of poultry - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Small-scale, humane slaughter of poultry - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Trees on the Smallholding - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Trees on the Smallholding - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Weather watching: effects of seasonal variation & climate change on livestock health
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Weather watching: effects of seasonal variation & climate change on livestock health
Electric Fencing - Kerbl - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
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Electric Fencing - Kerbl - Scottish Smallholder Festival 2020
Excellent video and beautiful cattle.