Farmers and crofters invited to future farming event
Farmers and crofters invited to future farming event
Farmers and crofters across the National Park are invited to Tullochgorum Farm near Boat of Garten, on 4 November for a practical session exploring how whole-farm modelling tools can be used to confidently test critical business decisions.
Hosted by the Miller family, this free event will look at how different management choices - from deferred grazing to young stock sales strategies - stack up financially and environmentally. The event is part of the Cairngorms 2030 future farming project, supported by The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
Duncan Miller of Tullochgorum Farm and Daniel Stout of Stout Livestock Consulting Ltd will share how they used the scenario modelling tool, Farmax, to weigh up options for the Tullochgorum farm business. Discussion on the day will aim to answer questions, including;
- Does a lower input system with fewer cows pay off?
- Does it make more sense to carry more cows with steers sold at weaning or fewer cows with steers carried through for a second summer?
- What happens if beef prices drop back to previous levels?
Duncan Miller, farmer at Tullochgorum Farm, Boat of Garten, said: “It is a challenging time to be in farming with increasing economic and environmental pressures. The modelling tool that we have been trialling at Tullochgorum has the potential to be a game-changer for farming businesses. It uses information totally unique to each farm to come up with different financial and environmental outcomes depending on the ‘what if?’ information we input.
“Essentially it has helped us make business decisions with more confidence, based on data and not just our knowledge and experience. I am looking forward to sharing how it has worked for us with other farmers and crofters in the National Park.”
Lunch is provided and the afternoon will include a guided walk to the Miller family’s deferred grazing fields to discuss how the system worked for them with this year’s long, dry spell and the plans moving forward. Farmers and crofters attending the event will also learn about support soon to be available through this project.
Those who would like to attend must register on the Eventbrite page here.
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There is an ongoing wildfire situation at Glenmore within the Cairngorms National Park. Click here for all the latest. We would encourage members of the public to follow current guidance and be aware that the situation may change.
Due to the this wildfire incident, the following paths and routes are closed:
- All the paths around Loch Morlich, Glenmore and Badaguish are closed.
- The Ryvoan pass is closed, this includes all access to the Green Lochan (Lochan Uaine).
- Routes providing access to Cairngorm, the Northern Corries, Meall a’ Bhuachaille, Strath Nethy and Bynack More should be avoided.
- The Abernethy Forest area to the south of Forest Lodge and towards Ryvoan bothy is closed.
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SEPA have confirmed the presence of blue-green algae/cyanobacteria in Loch Morlich.
It is advised not to enter or drink the water anywhere in Loch Morlich, or allow your pets to do so, until further notice. Contact with affected water can be harmful to people and animals.
Please:
- Avoid swimming, paddling, or entering the water.
- Keep dogs and other pets away from the loch and shoreline.
- Do not drink or use the water.
If you or your pet feel unwell after contact with the water, seek medical or veterinary advice immediately. Please follow all posted warning signs and guidance from local authorities.