The Women in Agriculture Scotland spring conference is set to focus on diversification this year.

The event – taking place at Broomhall House – will feature Professor Sally Shortall from the University of Newcastle, who will discuss a Scottish Government taskforce report into women in agriculture.

As part of this research, a survey revealed that more than 29% of participants had expressed an interest in developing farm diversification activities in the next five years.

Other speakers include Steven Mitchell, who will discuss how his business went from rearing cattle to running Scotland’s largest buffalo farm and butchery, and Rebecca Dawes from Jane Craigie Marketing, who will talk about LEAF open farm Sunday, which will see hundreds of farms around the country open their doors to the public on 9 June.

Meanwhile, Matthew Currie from Savills will tell delegates about farm business planning and resilience.

“The event is open to anyone with an interest in farming, and those who are thinking about diversifying in particular.

"For women working in Scottish agriculture, our events are an excellent opportunity to network, to share experiences and to exchange ideas,”said June Geyer, chair of the event.

The Women in Agriculture Scotland spring 2019 event takes place at Broomhall House, Charlestown, Dunfermline, on 16 April at 10.30am-3.30pm.