Perth & Kinross Council

A practical one-day workshop on managing rushes without chemicals. This follows on from a successful meeting last year that explored different management options for rushes.

You do not need to have been at the previous meetings to attend this meeting.

Topics include:

This free event will address the key crime issues affecting of farmers and those working in rural communities.

Programme

Great walks, stunning Scenery, fine company and more!

The 2016 Tryst walking festival will run from 8th to 15th October 2016.

They are now open for bookings - www.droverstryst.com.

Crieff & Strathearn Drovers' Tryst annually celebrates the life, work and play of the people who made Crieff the cattle-droving crossroads of Scotland in the 1700s.

The evening starts at 6.00pm with a light buffet and will finish around 8.30pm.

As usual, there will be an opportunity to network, so please feel free to bring along your business cards and leaflets.

It would help GrowBiz  with catering numbers if you book a place here: http://bit.ly/1pHiJ4l

Everyone is welcome – GrowBiz hope to see you there, and feel free to bring a friend!

GrowBiz are delighted to welcome Ross Graham, of the local award-winning business, Graham Environmental Services Ltd., to their next XChange, where he will talk about his business journey and challenges within the industry. Ross is also Vice-President of Perthshire Chamber of Commerce and a passionate supporter of local enterprise.

All welcome. Buffet from 6.00 p.m. Great networking opportunity.

A practical day looking at the benefits of agroforestry:

• how to manage existing woodland for livestock
• planting for optimum arable production
• funding sources
• an introduction to the Woodland Trust.

Speakers include Stephen Briggs, Abacus Organics; Mike Strachan, Forestry Commission Scotland and Woodland Trust.

This free event has been organised as part of the Scottish Governments New Entrants to farming programme.

This free event is aimed at Scotland’s farmers of the future and has been organised as part of the Scottish Government’s New Entrants to Farming Programme.

Industry experts and inspirational speakers will challenge and stimulate the audience to overcome barriers, embrace change and create successful farming businesses.

Featuring six sessions delivered by experts in their field, it's a great opportunity to meet like-minded people, learn something new and enjoy a bit of smallholder chat and socialising before the days get longer and outdoor tasks start to take priority.

Tickets only available online at £25 each, includes lunch, refreshments and delegate pack.