AgriScot 2003 - the farm business event

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AgriScot 2003 – the farm business event

If you're in agriculture, the place to be on November 19 2003 is the Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh where we are staging AgriScot, the farm business event of the year. Admission and parking are free.

AgriScot is dedicated to the future development of the farming industry. The event embraces all aspects of agriculture and presents a unique opportunity for farmers, farm managers and trade to get together to discuss business, products, services, trends and prospects. AgriScot will provide the advice, ideas and guidance required to help everyone involved in the industry to look ahead and develop their businesses.

With an inspiring mix of approximately 180 trade stands, breed society displays, young farmer events, seminars, a silage competition and live cattle judging we are staging an event that has universal appeal to the industry.

Although competitive dairy cattle classes are a major feature, the organisers have made a special effort to broaden the appeal of the event and there will be presences by the National Beef Association and the National Sheep Association.

As part of the main ring programme, SAC beef specialists will be demonstrating the understanding and use of EBVs (Estimated Breeding Value) when purchasing beef bulls and will also feature the importance of bull health.

A number of breed societies will be featured as part of or alongside the NBA and the NSA stands. Participating societies include at least seven beef breeds and seven sheep breeds. Six dairy cattle breeds – Ayrshire, Holstein, Friesian, Brown Swiss, Jersey and Guernsey – are represented on a joint breed pavilion. Quality Meat Scotland will also be there outlining its promotional plans for beef, lamb and pork and the "Specially Selected" brand which has gained wide acceptance from both trade and consumers.

Remember admission and parking are FREE.

Free Competition – win a computer package worth over £700 or a digital camera worth over £65.

Why not take a few minutes out to visit Farmers Weekly on stand 87 to complete your competition entry form?

Also check out the latest in online services, special subscription offers, and farm office products including our software for bookkeeping and field recording – now available on a rental basis!

Leading Farm Management Software from Farmplan

See bar code scanners for passports and leading Beef and Sheep Management software in action.

Visit Farmplan Stand No.52 – suppliers of on-farm computer hardware and specialist software for the agricultural industry to help with financial control, business management, traceability and legislation – beef, sheep, financial, payroll and cropping management systems.

To find out more click here

Alternatively call 01594 545000

Computer training on farm – Learn Internet and IT skills on-farm

learndirect courses are provided by TS2 for Farmers Weekly. These courses offer the flexibility of learning on-farm, anytime and at any pace. These home study IT courses currently qualify for significant funding, reducing the cost from £425 to just £29.95 plus VAT. Course packages range from beginners to expert and include FREE dedicated tutor support. Courses are currently only available to readers living in England.

To find out more click here

Alternatively call 020 8652 4903

Mobile Weather Service (SMS) – Weather forecasts to your mobile

The first SMS (short messaging service) for farmers has been launched to bring weather details direct to mobile phones.
The service, launched by Farmers Weekly Interactive, gives localised information on weather details such as wind speed and direction, as well as temperature, rainfall and sunlight. See it in action on the Farmers Weekly stand (87)

To find out more click here

Alternatively call 020 8652 4903

Internet Access – Cut your costs

Quick and easy access to the Internet and Email with Farmers Weekly Interactive now includes access to your email from any computer with internet access and a choice of internet access packages. Discuss the best package for you on the Farmers Weekly stand.

To find out more click here

Alternatively call 020 8652 4903

Farmers Weekly Interactive – the complete internet service for farming

With its focus on independent business information for agriculture FWi keeps you up to date with key issues affecting farmers and landowners.

Why not let FWi help you to get full benefit from the internet?

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FWi puts all this and more at your fingertips

See Farmers Weekly Interactive live on stand 87.

To find out more click here

Alternatively Telephone: 020 8652 4903

Message from event sponsors

Bank of Scotland, the largest lender to Scottish agriculture, remains committed to supporting agriculture and our customers in the long term. We have teams of dedicated agricultural managers who are based locally. They have a wide range of products from which to provide the most appropriate package for their customer and to provide solutions not problems. Do come in to speak to us at Agriscot or ask our managers will come to your farm.