With many Crofters across Scotland currently putting their bulls out, it is a good time to consider your current bull management practices. From pre-breeding examinations and diet, to the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme, Crofting Matters discusses key points for Crofters to be thinking about with Sarah Balfour.Sarah works out of the SAC Elgin office and is a Beef Consultant for the SAC Livestock Team.&nbsp; As well as running an upland commercial suckler herd, Sarah and her family also have three pedigree herds and produce Limousin, Angus and British Blue bulls.&nbsp;&nbsp;Relevant Resources:<a href="https://www.fas.scot/downloads/top-tips-for-custodians/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Information note about the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme, tips for custodians, common problems and options</a><a href="https://youtu.be/h0sO4oPl088 " rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Crofts and small farms – A season with cattle webinar recording on the Crofting Cattle Improvement Scheme</a>&nbsp;

Grazing Management

More than 750, 000 hectares of land in Scotland is in crofting tenure. In this Crofting Matters series, hosted by Siobhan Macdonald, we will explore all aspects of crofting. 

Covering seasonal and topical issues, crofting agriculture, regulation, wildlife, support and other associated businesses.

Producer Ashleigh Forster, Editor Ross Mackenzie , Executive Producer Kerry Hammond. In association with The Scottish Government.

Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.