Crofting Matters - Buying Stock

Episode 38 of the Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast podcast, hosted by Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast, titled "Crofting Matters - Buying Stock" was published on September 30, 2022 and runs 27 minutes.

September 30, 2022 ·27m · Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast

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If you are a new crofter, or new to buying livestock, we have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart system. This is the time of year for sales of breeding cattle and sheep. Sarah and Siobhan discuss disease risk, how to bid, different terms used, buying in guineas, how the auction mart works, and how to prepare.

Related FAS resources:

New Entrants Guide to Buying and Selling at the Mart Practical Guide - https://www.fas.scot/downloads/a-guide-to-buying-and-selling-at-the-mart/

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