Introduction In the face of current uncertainties surrounding the Covid-19 pandemic and BREXIT,  rural businesses are facing significant pressure, now and for the foreseeable future. By integrating farming and forestry there is considerable potential to ensure business sustainability and help a wider green economic recovery.  With a generous package of grants for Woodland Creation currently …

9.30am Scottish Forestry: Farming and Forestry for Business Resilience Read More »

Breakout Session Information In this session, veterinarians from University of Glasgow Veterinary School will present an outline of current research (co-funded by Lidl) investigating knowledge, behaviour and attitudes to antimicrobial use on dairy farms in Scotland. Antimicrobial resistance is one of the key current issues in veterinary and public health. There is pressure from regulators …

10.30am Antimicrobial use and Resistance on Your Farm – what’s your perspective? Read More »

Introduction NFU Scotland’s President, Andrew McCornick and Scotland’s Cabinet Secretary for Rural Economy and Connectivity, Fergus Ewing MSP will drive discussion and debate on the current priorities for Scotish farming and the challenging times the sector faces.   This is your chance to herar from and question two key figures in Scottish agriculture. Speakers Andrew McCornick, President …

12pm NFU Scotland Head-to-Head Seminar Read More »

Webinar Information Becki Leach, Senior Consultant at Kite will be co-hosting this year’s debate with Stuart Martin, Manager of the Scottish Dairy Hub.Like previous years, The Scottish Dairy Hub and Kite will deliver an expert panel to discuss the issues of the day. This year the line-up includes Robert Graham Managing Director at Grahams the …

1pm Scottish Dairy Hub & Kite Consultancy Question Time Event Read More »