Events

Join the FAS at Inchkeith near Oxton to see how the Wilkinson family are managing their farm for wildlife while maintaining profitability.

The business has recently transitioned into Organic status and has started to market their own organic produce locally. The Wilkinsons are working closely with the Butterfly Conservation charity who will be in attendance to tell you what simple, practical steps you can take to help butterflies on your own land.

One of the big changes they have made is the adoption of no-fence cattle collars – technology which has the potential to transform the way you graze your land and manage your herd.

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The Border Union Show is the highlight of the agricultural calendar for the Scottish Borders and, as usual, BMR will be present with its usual stand and Saturday Hog Roast supplied by Oink.

On Saturday the main ring attraction will be Joseph’s Amazing Camels, a fast-paced, crowd-pleasing spectacle inspired by centuries of Middle Eastern tradition. Touring the UK since 2000, the professionally trained camels and colourfully dressed jockeys deliver excitement, energy and plenty of wow-factor!

There will also be various forms of entertainment for children including a fun fair which is the ideal place for the kids to blow off steam. Catering outlets with tempting treats including crepes and the ever popular fish and chips will be available and of course, it wouldn’t be a good agricultural show without a bar or two.

Join the FAS at Kirklands Farm, Dunsyre to discover how solar energy and battery storage systems have been integrated into the business – providing energy for the farm and drastically reducing reliance on imported energy.

Kirklands is a modern family dairy with a progressive outlook which has led to innovations in the housing environment, robotics/technology, crop management, genomics, feed efficiency, forage intake and calf rearing.

The farm’s energy consultant will be on hand to discuss the technical aspects and demonstrate the latest battery technology.

Why attend?‍

• See at first hand: A 280kW solar panel array linked to a 122kWh battery storage unit
• How this technology has been integrated into a progressive business with innovations in the housing environment, robotics and technology, crop management, genomics, feed efficiency, forage intake and calf rearing
• How the business has drastically reduced its reliance on expensive imported electricity
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Business Energy Scotland will be on hand to tell you how to access free impartial advice and funding.
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