SCOTLAND'S sheep farmers can maximise their knowledge and understanding of promoting optimum flock health this Autumn as the Scottish Region of the National Sheep Association (NSA), alongside industry experts, welcomes producers to its first ‘NSA Scotland Field Day’ next Tuesday 31st October 2023, kindly sponsored by Elanco.

Taking place at Fearn Farm, on the Easter Ross Peninsula, by kind permission of the Scott Family, the day will allow visitors to view real time demonstrations with the farm’s flock of commercial sheep chance to and meet with fellow sheep producers.

A series of small interactive workshops will form the basis of the day allowing attendees to gain the very best speaking with, and learning from industry experts.

Workshop sessions will cover a range of useful and interesting topics, including:

- Butchery Demonstration, led by Gordon Newlands, QMS Brand Development Manager

- Looking after your business, led by Virgin Money, Stephen Buchan, Shearwell Data and John Scott, FarmStrong Scotland

- Maximising Available Resources, led by Ieuan Davis and Megan Pedley, Agrimin.

- Positive Health and Welfare Planning, led by Lucy Rogers BVMS MRCVS, Foundry Vets.

- Best Practice on Farm, led by Elanco and Techion UK Ltd.

- Genetics and Marketing, led by Neil and Debbie McGowan, Incheoch Farm.

NSA Scotland chair Peter Myles commented: “NSA Scotland is very much looking forward to welcoming new and old faces to the region’s first Field Day. This will be a fantastic opportunity for sheep producers to gain up to date advice from incredibly knowledgeable and experienced sessions in what is a fantastic location with highly respected farm hosts.”

There is still chance to register to join the Field Day that is open to both NSA members and non members and will be free to attend. The day will conclude with a live cookery demonstration and lamb BBQ, and a chance to network with fellow attendees. Register today online or by contacting NSA Scottish Region Coordinator, Grace Reid via email grace@nationalsheep.org.uk or telephone 07787142858.