The next Shetland monitor farm meeting will be held on 8 October 2017. The discussion will focus on the approaching tupping season. Kirsty and Aimee Budge are also hoping to discuss 2017 harvest results on Bigton farm.

To book your attendance contact Graham Fraser, SAC Consulting Lerwick on (01595) 693 520 by or email frbslerwick@sac.co.uk.

Sutherland

The next meeting of the Sutherland Monitor Farm is on 13 September, starting at 11am, in Brora Golf Club. It will focus on ways Scottish livestock farmers can improve the utilisation of grass on their farms to maximise output and keep costs down.

Trevor Cook, a grazing consultant and vet from New Zealand, will be the guest speaker.

To book your attendance, contact Willie Budge or Cat MacGregor, SAC Consulting Thurso on (01847) 892 602 or email FBSThurso@sac.co.uk.