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By John Cameron Balbuthie, Kilconquhar, Fife We have gone through difficult times in farming on many occasions.

The particular problems usually affect one or two sectors of the industry and there is normally a fairly obvious reason for the difficulty.

This is always helpful when it comes to rectifying or solving the problem.

Farmers are not normally militant people. They donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t readily take to picketing or blockading tactics or even to withholding or destroying their produce. In my time on the Agri/Political front over a twenty year period we marched up Princes Street to St Andrews House once, we lobbied the French Embassy in Edinburgh once and we did actually â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;blockadeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; the docks against the import of cheap Irish Beef!

The very fact that this more active type of action is even being talked about is surely indicative that the industry is becoming increasingly concerned about their future. So what are the underlying reasons for that concern?

Well obviously the weather is not helping to progress the summer work in many parts and that affects winter fodder conservation which is

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serious for the livestock sector. Then we have about every commodity price in both the livestock and dairy and the arable sectors at significantly lower levels than last year and for some commodities there is not even the prospect of a price lift in the near future.

Then of course in addition we have the uncertainty of this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s EU Single Farm Payment â&#x20AC;&#x201C; not just how much but also â&#x20AC;&#x201C; when! Various estimates have been made of just how much less this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s payments will be. The general consensus is probably by around one third and along with the thought of an accompanying farm inspection does nothing for farmers confidence.

I guess the final straw for many farmers is the obvious increasing gap between farmgate and retail commodity prices.

So little wonder therefore that further action is again on the cards.

Both supermarkets and politicians need to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; and need to be seen to â&#x20AC;&#x201C; be taking this situation seriously. Nobody wants to see a repeat here of the present scenes in Europe. But farmers are only human and the European scene could easily become infectious!

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We seem to be seeing several troubled fronts coming in which will affect crofting and rural Scotland in various ways.

The Scottish Crofting Federation (SCF) has raised the issue of the potential consequences of the inclement weather with the Scottish Government.

There were crofters facing putting their animals away when the grass was not coming as they couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t continue to buy in feed.

Now there is grass but it is forecast that the hardship is yet to come. When crofters find how far down they are on their silage and hay crops, this in turn will result in stock reduction and depressed prices in the autumn, leaving less cash flow for winter feeding.

On top of that feed prices are likely to rise. Scottish Government is watching the situation in preparation for any intervention needed.

Meanwhile we hear calls from the fringe â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;rewildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; lobby to release large predators and pests such as lynx, beaver and even wolves into a Scotland whose environment has not seen these animals for hundreds of years.

The re-introduction of large predators and destructive pests makes no sense as the environment has changed so much

since they were last here.

For example, when sea eagles used to populate Scotland there were plenty of in-shore fish for them to feed on. When they were re-introduced the severe shortage of their natural food forced them to prey on livestock instead. What would be on wolvesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; menu?

Finally: Land Reform.

We were extremely heartened by the First Ministerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s announcement that land reform will be at the top of her agenda, and that a Bill has been introduced to the Scottish Parliament. Crofting has been central to Scottish land reform since the formation of the Crofting Reform Group in 1997 and can bring people back to the vast tracts of cleared land currently managed for the benefit of individuals or consortiums. But there is much work to be done to achieve the Land Reform Review G ro u p â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recommendations â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;to ensure that the common good of the people of Scotland is well served by its land resourcesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. The Scottish Governmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s will to tackle, at long last, such misuse of our land is to be applauded, but there is already a deep resistance from the representatives of the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;landedâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;. A storm brewing?

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The future of Scottish farming

By Richard Lochhead Cabinet Secretary for Rural Affairs, Food and the Environment â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;I recently sat on a panel at the Turriff Show to kick start a national discussion about the future of Scottish farming.

We are at an advanced stage of implementing the latest Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) reforms, so I believe that there is no better time than the present to take stock and consider what we want the future of Scottish farming to look like, and explore the ways in which our hardworking farmers and crofters can best use our land to produce more food for the nation â&#x20AC;&#x201C; both now and in the future.

Farming is vitally important to Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s economy and it is crucial that we continue to develop and nurture the sector, and encourage more young people to get involved in the industry.

That is why I launched a discussion document on the Future of Scottish Agriculture at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Royal Highland Show, which details my vision for a more productive, innovative, profitable and green future for Scottish farming.

I must stress just how crucial it is that everyone with an interest in agriculture â&#x20AC;&#x201C; including people who live in

rural communities as well as those who work in the sector â&#x20AC;&#x201C; are able to have their say.

That is why I was delighted to be joined by NFUS Vice President Andrew McCornick, Quality Meat Scotland Chair Jim McLaren, Brian Pack OBE, and Scottish Association of Young Farmer Clubs Agri & Rural Affairs Chair Sarah Allison at the Turriff Show last week (Monday August 3) for a panel and public discussion about this vision and what we need to do to achieve it.

There are several big questions that we need to get to grips with if we are to deliver this vision for Scotland, which is why Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m so please that we got such a terrific turnout for the event at the NFUS stand.

Members of the panel were presented with some interesting ideas from those who attended, including representatives from the farming community.

It was an ideal way to start a national discussion about the future of Scottish farming, which I would like to see continue around kitchen tables and over the farm gate, as well as at industry meetings and the like, for the foreseeable future.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;

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By SRUC Agricultural Consultant Kirsten Williams

Checking ram health and condition now gives time to remedy any issues to ensure rams are in the best condition for tupping. If rams are not working to their full potential, it could result in a reduced lamb crop and longer lambing period, ultimately affecting farm profitability.

Carry out a ram â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MOTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; at least 8 weeks pre tupping, including: Assess Body Condition Score (BCS); aim for 3.5 â&#x20AC;&#x201C; 4. Rams can lose 15% of their body weight during the mating period.

Additional feed may be required 6 weeks pre mating if rams are not in the correct BCS. This will increase energy, allow for testicular growth and semen production. Aim for 12.5MJ ME/kg DM and 180-200g/ kg DM, avoid high levels of magnesium.

Check the teeth and mouth and listen for any â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;snoringâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; sounds; this could suggest laryngeal thickening, seek veterinary treatment if this is heard.

Check for cracks and infection at the base of horns, any CLA (Caseous lymphadenitis) abscesses around throat and neck, or sunburn/photosensitized skin.

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Check for wool loss and irritation which may be due to scab, lice, bacterial dermatitis.

Check the brisket for any painful sores that can reduce desire to work.

Lameness is a big cause of reduced fertility, look for any limb abnormalities.

Check feet for any scald, footrot or CODD. Check for prepuce abnormalities, such as ulcers, swellings, orf, discharge or blood.

Check the penis for growths, adhesions, deviation or loss of urethral process at the tip.

Check for scrotal hernias, appearing as a soft swelling above the testicles.

Testicles should be firm but springy, equal, heavy, smooth and freely movable.

Hard and enlarged testicle(s) (one or both) could suggest inflammation. The epididymis, at the bottom of each testicle, should be equal in size and smooth.

See www. farmingforabetterclimate.org for other practical measures to improve farm efficiency. Find us on Facebook and Twitter @ SACfarm4climate.

Farming for a Better Climate is funded by the Scottish Government as part of its Climate Change Advisory Activity.

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By Charlie Adam NFU Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Livestock Committee Chairman

Putting away lambs just now will see you get not much over £50 each. This price is the lowest we have seen in August for a year and the situation is truly desperate for farmers who need the confidence to invest as we enter the challenges of the new Common Agricultural Policy.

NFU Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Livestock Committee is working hard on a plan to help sheep farmers.

NFU Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s members pay their subscriptions for action, not for the Union to sit on the side lines and pass comment.

To this end the livestock committee in conjunction with over 200 Union branch livestock reps across Scotland have been working on a number of issues to help the sheep farmer.

We have been lobbying retailers hard to ensure Scottish lamb is stocked and promoted in supermarkets.

We are continuing work to ensure retailers understand the importance of the sheep sector and that all parts of the supply chain need to support the primary producer if everyone in the chain is to remain in a job.

Calling for an outright ban on imported lamb is unlikely to work. Nevertheless to get real change, we have asked retailers to have Scotch on the shelves for two weeks longer in the winter and the spring.

When you consider the spread of lambing between Cornwall and Shetland, there is no excuse for supermarkets

to stock New Zealand or Australian for over six months a year.

We have been watching the shelves across Scotland, looking at the amount of lamb being sold and the country of origin. We need to highlight to the public which supermarkets are backing Scotch and British lamb and which ones are stocking foreign products.

Once again NFU Scotland is teaming up with National Sheep Association and Quality Meat Scotland to run joint promotions of lamb directly to consumers in the coming months. There is no better way to encourage consumers to buy Scottish products than to have those local farmers available for consumers to speak to.

We have also met with the Scottish Government to request more lamb on menus in schools, universities and hospitals. The good news is the vast majority of lamb bought by the public sector comes from Scotland however volumes are low.

We will be advocating the benefits of lamb to politicians around Scotland to try to lobby for further expansion of this.

As a farmer-led organisation the Union is always keen to get memberâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views on our action or inaction. The livestock committee wants to hear direct from grass roots members. So if you want to feed in your views please get in touch with your regional livestock representative.

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We have just finished the show season here in Orkney â&#x20AC;&#x201C; two of the annual events were quite literally â&#x20AC;&#x153;no showsâ&#x20AC;? as the show parks were deemed too waterlogged to proceed.

Luckily the County Show got a good day and went ahead without turning into a bog.

So the shop window event got away with it, however the state of some silage fields tells another story and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;aftermathâ&#x20AC;?, whatever meaning you take, will not be good. Its also a fact that cows when they did go out didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t get the usual lift of grazing lush grass as there was little to be had.

Back in my college days we used to do a spoof version of Summer Nights from the musical Grease - â&#x20AC;&#x153;Summer Grazing, the grass is so green/ Summer grazing, milk solids and Cream / Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve got to chew my way through this field / Summer grazing increases your yield !â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x201C; well those lyrics didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t apply this summer!

We will be encouraging our beef farmers to get their cows PDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d a.s.a.p. this year.

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available grazing may well have pushed up barren rates and there will be no room for passengers this winter.

The effects of poor and soilcontaminated silage may rear its head later in the winter with abortions from Bacillus licheniformis and listeria being a concern. We will also want to sample for fluke egg counts and treat where required as the wet weather may have increased the number of snails about.

So is anyone rejoicing at the wet year? Well interestingly our clients with better draining soils for example on Sanday and North Ronaldsay report much better growth of grass on the links ground that might normally get burnt off in a normal year. Others may have been forced to change at how they do things. One of our dairies has kept his cows in and gone for a zero grazing system. Although a bit more work he is seeing benefits in controlling feeding more accurately and is getting a more consistent yield. He may well do the same another year. So have a look at that cloud in a different light, it may not always mean rain!

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A taste of lamb Mamie Paterson, Upper Auchenlay, Dunblane At the recent Highland Show, visitors to the NSA marquee were offered the opportunity to taste Scotch lamb burgers and meatballs prepared and barbequed by professional chef Chris Trotter who showed just how easy it is to use lamb mince, fresh herbs and spice to make quick, tasty meals. The supermarket chain, Aldi generously donated packs of Scotch lamb mince, while Miss Scotland, Ellie Keating, added a touch of glamour to the proceedings. The response to the lamb burgers was overwhelmingly positive and it was astonishing to discover just how many people had never tasted lamb, or were unaware that lamb mince was available, or just how easy it is to use.

In the weeks after the Highland Show, lamb prices dropped to levels not seen since 2009. This alarming development, coupled with statistics which showed the extremely low level of lamb consumption per head of the population in Scotland, prompted NSA Scotland

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to consider what could be done to increase lamb consumption.

With this in mind, they approached the Scottish Meat Traders Federation, which represents artisan butchers and a meeting of officials from both organisations was held where it was agreed that some consumers need to be introduced to the taste of lamb while others need to be reminded of how good lamb is. The questions then became How? Where? and When?

The plan is to bring a taste of lamb to centres of population, starting with a trial run in Perth in mid-September. If it is successful, a series of roadshows, will be rolled out over the following months to complement the QMS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wham Bam Lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; promotion campaign which will run through August and into September, and the NFUS â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Love Lambâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; events scheduled for late August.

Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll be offering a taste of lamb and the chance to discover, or re-discover just how good it is.

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sheep Scotch Lamb Campaign Set to Target 3.7 Million Consumers

A high-impact advertising campaign behind Scotch Lamb PGI targeting 3.7 million consumers is set to be launched by Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) in August.

The 2015 Scotch Lamb PGI campaign - set to reach over 90% of Scottish adults â&#x20AC;&#x201C; builds on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s very successful campaign which boosted retail sales of lamb in Scotland by 11%.

QMSâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s award-winning â&#x20AC;&#x153;Wham Bam Lambâ&#x20AC;? campaign resulted in demand rising by 87 tonnes of lamb over the 12 week activity in 2014, with an extra 28,800 Scottish households buying lamb between August and October. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s campaign is very much building on last yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recipe for success.

It was not only those who are lamb-eaters who bought more lamb during the campaign period but also new consumers who donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t usually buy lamb even once a year,â&#x20AC;? said Suzie Carlaw, QMS Marketing Controller.

A key objective of the 2015 campaign will be to encourage consumers to understand the versatility, simplicity and speed of

cooking with lamb. The two month long campaign will harness a range of marketing activities to drive Scotch Lamb sales.

The marketing push will include billboard, press and radio advertising as well as on-line and in-store activity including 80 days of activity

by Scotch â&#x20AC;&#x153;Lambassadorsâ&#x20AC;? in Tesco and Asda.

Recipe leaflets will be distributed via the members of the Scotch Butchers Club, run by QMS and a range of new videos featuring chefs Daniella Forbes and Justin Maule demonstrating simple, delicious dishes, will also be launched in the coming weeks.

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AGRISCOT 2015 AIMS TO CONTINUE TO BUILD ON SUCCESS With not long to go, planning is now well under way for this yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; AgriScot, Farm Business Event. In the following pages Farming Scotland Magazine takes a look at the news and key features of the 2015 event which will take place at the Royal Highland Centre near Edinburgh on Wednesday 18th November.

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By Katy Dickson, Policy Officer (Business & Property) at Scottish Land & Estates

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The Land Reform Bill is a beast of many heads and one must be careful not to focus on the biggest while a smaller one unexpectedly bites. The focus of the Bill for many farmers will likely be the agricultural holdings section. However, anyone who owns or occupies land should not overlook section six which ends the nondomestic rates exemptions for shooting and deer forests. This proposed reintroduction of sporting rates is due to take effect from April 2017.

The first stage is for the Scottish Assessors Association to undertake a valuation of land with sporting rights. This will likely affect all sporting rights whether used or not, and regardless of whether or not it is let on a commercial basis. The value will be determined by the hypothetical rental value of the sporting right.

These valuations be then be added to the Valuation Roll and a tax will be applied to these rights as the Scottish Government sees fit and the local authority will raise a levy.

Business rates raised are passed to central government who can then redistribute them. However, the Scottish Government has yet to undertake any economic or environmental impact assessment on the reintroduction of sporting

rates and there are no firm figures for how much - if anything - the rates will raise.

We have received a number of enquiries for our farming members who are concerned what the changes may mean for their businesses in the future.

There is a lack of precise detail in the proposals to provide firm assurances but unfortunately, it may be businesses that have been entrepreneurial and diversified to spread their risk that could find themselves will a hefty bill to pay.

Small Business Rates Relief is calculated on the total rateable value of your assets such as holiday cottages and farm shops.

The addition of sporting rates to a portfolio of other rateable assets may well push the total rateable value into a category where a lower or no relief is awarded.

This rather understated element of the Bill may well have the potential to threaten the viability of the farming business.

With recent CAP changes and uncertain markets, many farms will already be on unsteady footing.

We would encourage anyone in this situation to make their views known to their local MSP as the Bill makes its progress through parliament.

For more information www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk Telephone : 0131 653 5400 95

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The long, hot, dry summer

in numbers or a record

weather

year. On the Tay, in June,

of

2014

did

nothing for the salmon

catch

fishing season. Combine

to

it with the year on year

optimism

decline in fish numbers

by

and you can see why a

catches

lot of us are so desperate

towards the end of the

for some positive news to

month.

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numbers

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and

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release as

and

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during

getting it right.

2015,

some

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to

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with

handling is eradicated. It

titbits about the cyclical

has become a big issue;

nature of the salmon runs,

just look at the amount of

reminding them of the

photographs posted on

bountiful years and how

social media with people

they were preceded by

posing with their catch,

a terrible year of meagre

many

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poor handling of the fish,

salmon runs should give

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us hope, however, as we

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are now into the summer

water far too long. The

months we have yet to

fish should be kept in the

hear

numbers

water, keep the handling

being caught in any of the

to an absolute minimum

big four rivers.

and

appease

angling

of

the

audience

vast

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salmon

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being

release

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will

only

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always

wet

your

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are not exceeding last

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catches

fishing should work with

around

catch

and

New Beretta A400 Lite

release.

involved

recognised

code

in

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a

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practice. A fishing industry

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bible, perhaps

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The Burning Question

By Adam Smith, Director, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust, Scotland

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There has been a debate simmering for some time about whether or not muirburn or rotational burning of moorland is a good thing.

The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (GWCT) supports the practice of â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;cool burnsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; and muirburn that maintains habitat quality whilst protecting carbon storage. Such a system allows for small portions of a much larger area of moorland to be burnt or cut annually, creating a patchwork of heather of different growth stages. Why is this important?

Because different ages of heather support different stages of the life cycle of red grouse and other ground nesting moorland birds.

Calls for banning or reducing burning in the uplands are coupled by concerns about negative impacts on the functions of blanket bog. The GWCT recognises the benefits of the potential long-term environmental value of bog restoration and re-wetting areas of deep peat. This can be achieved by a variety of approaches that will enhance sphagnum moss growth and restore areas of deep peat.

These regimes include blocking ditches and gulleys to raise the water table; reseeding bare soils and exposed surfaces with moorland plants including Sphagnum mosses; and adjusting burning and grazing regimes.

GWCT regards burning as a valuable management tool. It requires skill, the necessary training, and experienced assessment of how wind, age of heather, slope angle and fuel moisture will affect the safety and quality of the burn. The objective is to remove the canopy but not to affect the underlying litter or moss layer.

A number of moors managed for grouse are engaged in bog restoration and the two regimes can run successfully side by side, but we would like to see more evidence quantifying the benefits of re-wetting carbon rich soils for carbon capture and flood risk alleviation, and developing a greater understanding of the impacts and potential trade offs that may occur in such situations on grazing quality and habitat suitable for ground nesting birds.

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The weather is always a hot topic. As the shooting season opens gamekeepers are watching the forecast and hoping for a warm and dry autumn to ensure their young game birds have ideal growing conditions. Each year there are approximately 35 million pheasants released into the UK countryside and the gamekeeper is responsible for seeing they mature into strong, healthy birds for the shooting season.

Cold and wet weather can affect the growth of the young pheasant poults by weakening their immune systems and making them more susceptible to diseases such as Coccidiosis and Hexamita.

The weather can also adversely impact on other aspects of game shooting including slowing down cover crop germination. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Everything is growing late this yearâ&#x20AC;? says Mark Robson of Fife based shooting business Pigeon all day long. â&#x20AC;&#x153;The cold spring weather hampered the growth of game crops,

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Game crops are essential for most shoots as it provides the birds with a food source and cover, offering protection from the weather and shade from the sun.

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By Melanie Scott SCOTLAND will be in the news this month as the FEI European Eventing Championships come to Blair Atholl in Perthshire (913 September).

The CCI*** is the final opportunity for countries to qualify for the 2016 Olympics Games in Rio so competition will be fierce.

The competition tests the control and paces of the horse as well as its jumping ability over three disciplines.

Competitors must ride the same set series of movements, known as the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;dressage testâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, between markers in a dressage arena measuring 20m x 60m. The cross country phase takes place on Saturday and is designed by Scotlanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d best Olympic event rider Ian Stark, himself a former European champion. The course is designed to test the speed, stamina, boldness, jumping ability, scope and agility of the horses, and to test the riderâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s knowledge of pace, ability to assess and tackle fences, and knowledge and trust of their horse. The CCI*** course at Blair will be around 6km long, and the details of the 2015 course are currently a closely guarded secret!

Although it is fair to expect the hilly terrain will take its toll on some nations who are unfamiliar with Scottish hills!

The final phase of a CCI, taking place on the Sunday.

All horses remaining in the competition undergo a veterinary inspection, or â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;trot upâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;, on the Sunday morning to make sure they are sound and ready to show jump. Jumping takes place in the main arena, over a set course of knock-down fences and at CCI*** level, the fences reach a maximum height of 1.25m.

Having a â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;homeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; championship offers a particular opportunity for British riders, as the host nation can field 12 pairs, rather than the usual six and the selectors have used this as an opportunity to include some younger riders. The squad selected for the championship are: Laura Collett (Grand Manoeuvre), Dani Evans (Smart Time), William FoxPitt (Bay My Hero), Pippa Funnell (Sandman 7), Flora Harris (Bayano), Kitty King (Persimmon), Gemma Tattersall (Arctic Soul), Izzy Taylor (Allercombe Ellie), Oliver Townend (Fenyas Elegance), Francis Whittington (Easy Target), Nicola Wilson (One Two Many) and Holly Woodhead (DHI Lupison).

Sadly no Scottish riders are in the team but Wills Oakden from Fife is on the reserve list with Greystone Midnight Melody.

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The Young Farmers calendar is always full of activities and events be that at club, district, regional or national level. As we move towards the winter months we start to see even more dates appear in the diary from annual dances and dinners to speechmaking, pantomimes, farm walks, ten pin bowling, ice skating and clay pigeon shooting to name but a few.

We take pride in offering something for all interests and the next couple of months highlight the range available. In the regions there will be hockey and football tournaments, beef cattle dressing competitions, big nights out (a social and games evening) and the infamous Mr and Miss Night.

This yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s theme for the Agri and Rural Affairs Committee â&#x20AC;&#x153;opportunities for young peopleâ&#x20AC;? sees a range of meetings organised in October on farm. For the West this is a visit on 3rd October to Marshill Farm, Lesmahagow to look at how the farm is managing their own wind turbine development that is predicted to bring in the same income as 4,000 acres of wheat or 1,200 milking cows. In the North a trip to Upper Tullochbeg Farm, Huntly on 17th October will allow members to hear about a starter farm 18 months on

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and the process of applying for a unit. The final regional visit on 18th October to Bowhill Farm (Buccleuch Estates), Selkirk will talk members through managing a large estate running both arable and livestock.

The Agri and Rural Affairs conference taking place from 20th to 22nd November in Dundee will continue to inspire members as they to meet with the industry, attend farm visits, take part in seminars and hear presentations from some of our most acclaimed ambassadors in agriculture.

This supported with the free time to network and make new friends across Scotland makes the conference a very sought after event. Bookings close end of October.

Finally International Travel is an important part of the young farmers movement and as 16 members head off to Ireland in October to look at their agriculture, the International Programme will open for 2016 applications with opportunities of solo and group travel across the world from England, Ireland and Wales to Australia, Montana and Switzerland.

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Gone are the days when the only marketing you had for you stock, was the local show and the local market. With such a huge investment being made in pedigree stock it is important that you use every aid available to put your stock out there where people can see it. Websites in conjunction with social media like Facebook are without doubt the way forward. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also helpful to have a business Facebook page which updates automatically when you update your website saving double the work.

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;/,MONEY4(5 No show at the Show By Andrew Turnbull The Show season is well under way and First Independent Finance had its usual stand at Perth Show in August.

As a major broker in the agricultural market we believe it is important to set out our stall and meet our customers and, hopefully, attract a few new ones. We do very little business on show days but we do like to offer our customers and visitors some refreshment in relaxed surroundings and the banter is always entertaining.

This year we detected concerns about the poor summer and the wet weather in July and, understandably, the dairy farmers were frustrated being at the mercy of the supermarketsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; pricing policies.

In past times farmers would have looked to their bankers to arrange an extension to their

overdraft facility in order to get through these problems but in todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s financial climate the answer will often be disappointing.

This year, for the first time in decades, there were no traditional banks at Perth Show, and so no opportunity for farmers (or their suppliers, etc.) to meet with their bankers to air their concerns.

The banks argue that attendance at shows is no longer cost effective but isnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t that a very narrow view? Any business that does not keep in close touch with its customers will cease to be able to service their needs and all the online facilities and clever advertising strap lines will be a poor substitute for personal service.

Oh, and by the way, we have access to an unsecured input loan product that may just fill that gap...

Andrew Turnbull CA is an Area Director, based in Perth, with First Independent Finance where he specialises in agricultural and industrial loans and finance.

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The International Harvester Company began to use the Mogul and Titan trade names just after the turn of the century. One of the last of the breed was the ubiquitous 10-20 Titan of 1915. This model helped spread the tractor gospel: it heralded an era of less expensive machinery in which the farmer could afford his own small tractor and threshing machine. The Titan was one of the most successful of early lighter designs.

Features Utilitarian to say the least, the Titan’s vital parts were there for all to see. A two-cylinder, horizontal motor could burn kerosene or other low-grade fuels and was mated to a two-speed transmission. It was decked out in basic dark grey with dark red wheels, with the IHC symbol emblazoned on the front of the large water-cooling tank.

Uses The Titan was an all-purpose tractor and its slow-speed, longstroke motor made it capable of pulling a three-drill plough with ease. The somewhat primitive look of the Titan makes it an interesting and popular show tractor today.

Related Models The Titan gave way to the more modern-looking and mechanically improved 10-20 and 15-30 Gear Drive tractors.

Power & Size 10–20 hp; weight: 2495kg (5500lb) length: 373cm (147in) width: 152cm (60in) height 170cm (67in) Manufacturing & Distribution Some 78,000 models were built in IHC’s factory in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, from 1915 until 1922. The Titan helped with wartime ploughing programmes in North America, the UK and France, and was also sold in Australia, New Zealand and southern Africa.

FORD, MODEL 9N USA, 1939

In 1939 Harry Ferguson joined forces with Henry Ford, who was looking for a modern replacement for his Fordson tractor. The new model was called the Ford 9N with Ferguson System, or more popularly the Ford-Ferguson. The two men fell out after the Second World War: the resulting legal battle over designs and patents was eventually won by Ferguson.

Features The Ford 9N used a four-cylinder Ford flat head (L head) motor, a three-speed transmission and the Ferguson System hydraulics.

The polished aluminium hood and grille accented Ferguson’s favourite grey colour on the rest of the tractor. An early model could be bought with steel wheels, and there was a strippeddown wartime version designated the 2N. Uses This little outfit was very popular. It filled a niche in the light utility tractor market and was a versatile machine that could perform a wide range of tasks. It can still be found mowing and performing other light duties on farms and estates and is starting to appear at tractor shows and working events.

Related Models The 9N was replaced in 1947 by the improved model designated the 8N, which remained in production until 1952. The Ferguson TE-20 and TO-20, of similar capacity, competed with the 9N. Power & Size 23 hp; weight: 1043kg (2300lb) length: 292cm (115in) width: 163cm (64in) height: 132cm (52in) Manufacturing & Distribution Some 300,000 of the 9N/2N tractors were built in Dearborn, Michigan, from 1939 to 1947. Sold in North America through Ford automotive and Ferguson’s own dealers, they were also popular in the UK, Europe, Australia and New Zealand.

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Southern Belle Where did we go wrong?

Ah well, pretty much the end of another show season. There are lots of great things about life on the show circuit and most things never change, although some of the young â&#x20AC;&#x153;ladsâ&#x20AC;? as were, have now turned into the old â&#x20AC;&#x153;worthiesâ&#x20AC;?. The girls however, look exactly the same as we did thirty years ago. Donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t take my word for it..thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a direct quote from a worthy at Cockermouth show! One of the few shows where local stand holders still encourage joining them for a proper drink on their stand. Lots of fun and laughter and no fighting... imagine that! Remember the days, when we used meet up in the members, have a few more and go out for a meal without causing a riot.

Wednesday night Stocksmanâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s night at the Highland, is now out of bounds to the stocksman, show bars open a 12 noon and close at 5pm to prevent any accidents and where even at the big shows the law clearly states â&#x20AC;&#x153;and there shall be nothing to do after 7pm.â&#x20AC;?

Where did it go wrong?

While working on a stand at Northsheep this year, we were invaded by a group of school kids who upended visitors in their rush to grab as many pens and keyrings as they could. (What does any 10 year old want with a pen?) Where the teachers allowed it to happen without apology and not a please or thank you was uttered from the children or their â&#x20AC;&#x153;supervisorsâ&#x20AC;?. At the Highland, I stopped on young lad from grabbing a pen and told him he couldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have it. â&#x20AC;&#x153;How no??â&#x20AC;? he said. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Because you didnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t ask properly.â&#x20AC;?(grammar aside) I replied. His sheepish look was followed by a please and thank you before they made off with his booty. Painless.

A small victory I though as I turned to a round of applause from a group of twenty somethings and a â&#x20AC;&#x153;Good for you!â&#x20AC;? Nice to know Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m not the only old worthy moaning about manners.

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Premium retailer Dressage Deluxe are stocking a brand new label of breeches, which not only combine high fashion with high performance but are also styled in a natural bamboo material!

Bamboo is a natural fibre with has excellent anti-bacterial qualities, odour fighting properties and moisture wicking attributes. It also has itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s own natural temperature control ability, allowing the wearer to be warmer in winter and cooler come spring/summer.

Bamboo is also one of the fastest growing plants on earth, which is good thing because these gorgeous breeches by Danish brand â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;House Of Montarâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; are bound to be popular!

Available in competition White & smart Navy, they also feature a gorgeous contrast stitch motif with delicate diamante on the shaped back pocket, complete with useful zip detail, self seat and elasticated ankle cuffs.

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â&#x20AC;&#x153;Helping in difficult timesâ&#x20AC;?

Given the weather pattern we have all been only too well aware of these past months, RSABI, Scotlandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s rural charity helping farmers, farmworkers and contractors when they are faced with challenging circumstances, has been closely monitoring the developing situation in Orkney and elsewhere.

Whilst RSABI cannot directly assist with the additional business costs which have to be met, owing too exceptional weather conditions limited financial support is available, as is the RSABI Helpline (0300 111 4166) to try to find a positive way through the problems that are being faced.

The Helpline is open every day of the year from 7am until 11pm. It provides an impartial listening service, guidance and nonjudgemental support, as well as signposting to other sources of assistance.

RSABI realise that farmers want to tackle difficulties on their own and feel reluctant to seek help, but the organisation

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is here to talk about these issues and to support recovery. Staff have close links with agriculture.

John Macfarlane, Welfare Manager, encourages those under stress to pick up the phone, commenting: â&#x20AC;&#x153;I have seen several episodes of extreme difficulties over the last decade or more, having personally witnessed the benefit of speaking to us and accepting help. We have experience of dealing with very difficult situations - the most common outcome of a call is â&#x20AC;&#x153;I wish I had done this soonerâ&#x20AC;?â&#x20AC;?.

RSABIâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s key concern at times like these is for personal welfare, although staff appreciate, for farming families, how closely linked matters are to the farm business. RSABI can make a limited contribution to food and heating costs to ease the immediate domestic burden. RSABI can also contribute towards the cost of professional advice, such as the Whole Farm Review Scheme 2015 for example.

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Mhairi Dawson Mhairi Dawson, Regional Sales Manager for Barenbrug UK in Scotland, is taking on an additional role for the business. With immediate effect, Mhairi has been appointed Research & Development (R&D) Manager for the UK agriculture arm of the Royal Barenbrug Group â&#x20AC;&#x201C; which is known worldwide for developing some of farmingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular grass and forage seed mixtures.

Mhairiâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new responsibilities will see her work closely alongside international breeders across the Royal Barenbrug Group.

Assessing the different agriculture grasses in development across the company, she will select new varieties to take to trial in the UK at Barenbrugâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s sites in Cropvale, Worcestershire; in Aberdeen; and at Loughall, Northern Ireland.

Katrina Candy Bidwells, one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading multidisciplined property consultancies, has appointed a new PR Executive, operating from their Scottish headquarters in Perth.

Katrina Candy took up the post on 27th July, following 13 years as Head of PR and Education (Scotland) with the charity Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust.

Bringing experience in communications, public relations, educational development, events and design, Katrina joins the firm during a period of national growth. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exciting times for Bidwells with new offices opening and a clear strategic development plan, so Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m delighted to be part of this forward thinking organisation,â&#x20AC;? said Katrina who resides in the Carse of Gowrie, Perthshire.

Aled Evans Pottinger UK are pleased to announce the appointment of Aled Evans to the role of National Demonstrator. 28 year old Aled hails from North Wales where he grew up on the family farm operating a range of Pottinger equipment in the familyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s mixed farming operation.

Having worked away from home for the last few years Aled has spent time working at various locations across the UK and Canada, returning home more recently before commencing his new role with Pottinger UK. â&#x20AC;&#x153;We welcome Aled to the team here at Pottinger UK and sure he will soon become a familiar face to our customers and dealers alike across the UKâ&#x20AC;? comments Pottinger UK General Manager Shaun Groom.

Jim Moseley Assured Food Standards (AFS), the company that operates the Red Tractor scheme, has announced that Jim Moseley will take over as chairman from the end of November 2015. He succeeds David Gregory, who has completed the maximum six yearsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; service allowed.

Moseley has spent over 38 years in the food & drink industry, including 15 years as managing director of General Mills UK and 12 years at Tulip as sales and marketing director. He has also served as president of the Food and Drink Federation and more recently as its interim director general. In addition he has been chairman of The Provision Trade Federation and a board member of FoodDrinkEurope.

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You can easily lose yourself in the book selected this month (Little Sparta: A Guide to the Garden of Ian Hamilton Finlay); a book to explore at your leisure but also to inspire you to visit what is widely regarded as one of the most important gardens in Britain.

Since its creation the garden at Little Sparta has become renowned the world over, loved by garden enthusiasts and art fans alike. Set deep in the Pentland Hills, Ian Hamilton Finlayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s anarchic collection contains almost three hundred artworks by himself and others and the garden is intended to be seen as an artwork in itself, something which is perhaps unique. It is an artwork to experience, in an immersive way, created by the artist to become part of their location.

Combining horticultural elements with pieces made from wood, stone and metal, Finlayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s stated aims were moral and philosophical as well as poetic. It was designed to evolve and develop over time, so that on each visit, people would be able to discover something new; it has certainly changed a lot over the past fifty years.

If youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve never visited Little Sparta before it really is worth the trip.

Now, for the first time in twenty years, there is a new book from publishers Birlinn Ltd to celebrate the

achievements of Ian Hamilton Finlay and his wife Sue MacDonald Lockhart written

by Jessie Sheeler, a long-time collaborator of the couple.

Sheeler was working with Ian Hamilton Finlay in the early 1960s when they co-founded the Wild Hawthorn Press and its poetry magazine Poor. Old. Tired. Horse. The book is also lavishly illustrated throughout with photography by Robin Gillanders, featuring brand new shots as well as archive material. Beautifully laid out and presented and capturing all the major works, as well as many of the lesser known parts of the garden, it shows us the garden as it is in 2015.

In Little Sparta, Jessie Sheeler explores the underlying themes behind the garden and explains the significance of the main elements and artworks to be found there, looking back at how the garden has matured and developed over the past fifty years. It is intended as a guide to the garden, a companion for anyone visiting or interested in Finlayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fantastic creation and in this it succeeds almost entirely. But this stunning practical guide will also be essential reading for fans of Ian Hamilton Finlay and his work.

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