🔥The 9th Round of Easy Loan, Earn $40 Reward is in progress❗️ ⏰ Promotion Period: January 15th - Feburary 15th, 2025 👉 Register now and check more details at gate.io/campaigns/358

*Tickets on sale now* RBST is proud to be supporting the Scottish Smallholder Festival 2024 at the Royal Highland Centre, this Saturday 19th October. festival.scot

Avian Influenza Latest: It is critical that bird keepers remain aware of the threat that Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) poses to their birds. This is at a time when the risk levels have been increased. Blog | Rare Breeds Survival Trust

🎃 Pumpkin season is here! Please do not feed pumpkin waste to livestock, including pigs to prevent diseases like African Swine Fever and Foot and Mouth disease. Only pumpkins that have NEVER entered a kitchen and have had NO CONTACT with animal products are safe for livestock.

All members are warmly invited to our 2024 Annual General Meeting. Courteenhall Estate, Northamptonshire, NN7 2QD, 11am onwards, Wed 6th November. Lunch will be provided and a tour of the estate, so bring wellies! Email us [email protected] for attendance or the zoom link.

🚨 Avian Influenza Alert 🚨 First case of Avian Influenza confirmed in poultry in England this Autumn. All bird keepers must stay vigilant and follow biosecurity guidance as risk levels rise. With the detection of HPAI H5N5 and H5N1 in wild birds, biosecurity is crucial.

Defra: Bird keepers urged to take action to protect their birds: Further increases in Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) risk levels. Go to - Bird flu (avian influenza): how to prevent it and stop it spreading - GOV.UK #birdflu

🐑 Webinar Alert: More than a By-Product – Selling Native Breed Wool 🌟 Join Stephen Tricks & Maria Benjamin on 28th Nov 2024 to explore the value of native breed wool: ✅ Maximise its potential ✅ Marketing tips ✅ Sustainable farming insights #RBST #nativebreeds #britishwool

Coming Up: Webinar on Native Breed Wool 🌟 This Thursday, 28th November 2024, join Stephen Tricks and Maria Benjamin to discover how native breed wool can become a valuable part of your farm or business. 🐑 #RBST #nativebreeds #britishwool

🌿 Native cattle > Tauros cattle 🐄 Our Telegraph letter argues that Shetland, White Park, & Highland cattle already deliver the ecological benefits sought in rewilding. Why cross-breed when native breeds thrive in UK conditions? 📰 Read more: telegraph.co.uk/opinion/2024/1… #rewild

Catch us at the Oxford Real Farming Conference this Thursday and Friday (9th & 10th)! 🌱 Have a chat with us to learn about our work supporting #RareBreeds and sustainable farming. See you there! #ORFC2025

A cracking two page article in yesterday’s P&J Farming & The Courier talking about RBST new #ScotlandCoordinator - Alice Lennox. Alice is no stranger to RBST Scotland & we’re so happy that she’s got the role. #GoNative #NativeBreeds #nativebreedsformodernneeds

Please join us in giving a warm welcome to Alice! We’re thrilled to have her on board at RBST and know she’ll make a huge impact with the amazing work she does. Welcome, Alice! 🐮

🌿 Take your GAP knowledge to the next level! 🌿 Join us for Advanced GAP on 2nd & 3rd April at the beautiful Sandwell Park Farm for in-depth training on GAP principles in a stunning setting. To secure your place, email [email protected] #SustainableFarming

🐑 Caring for native breeds? Stay informed! 🐄 Join Dr. Claire Whittle this Thursday, 27th Feb 2025 for the latest veterinary insights on traditional livestock. 📩 Email [email protected] to register! #livestockhealth #farmingforthefuture #veterinarywebinar

We’re pleased to support the campaign for a new government Grassland Taskforce to unlock the full potential of our nature-rich grasslands. 🌱 Learn more about the campaign and why action is needed here: 8point9.com/government-mus… #sustainablefuture #biodiversity

🐄 Caring for Native Breeds? Stay Up to Date! 🐑 Join Dr. Claire Whittle tomorrow, 27th February 2025 at 7pm for a veterinary update on native breeds. Whether you're a breeder, farmer, or conservationist, this webinar is for you! 📩 Register now – email [email protected]!

Exciting news! The RBST Gene Bank continues to grow, safeguarding rare and native breed genetics for the future. 🧬 With new collections and ongoing expansion, we’re ensuring the resilience of British livestock. Learn more 👉 rbst.org.uk/news/rbst-gene… #conservation #rarebreeds

📢 Farmers, we need your voice! 📢 Small abattoirs are under threat, and their loss could devastate local meat businesses & sustainable farming. Complete the survey & help us make the case for government support. 🐄🚜 👉rbst.org.uk/news/farmers-n… #farmingmatters

Huge thanks to Farmers Weekly for promoting the abattoir users survey. If you depend on your local abattoir, please do fill it in. There's a link in the article fwi.co.uk/news/survey-la…

Want to refine your conservation grazing skills? Join our Advanced GAP course! 📅 2nd & 3rd April | 📍 Sandwell Park Farm Whether you're a farmer, land manager, or conservationist, this course gives you the practical skills to make a difference. 📩 Contact us: [email protected]