Articles
Positive Early Results In Sustainable Control Of Clubroot Using Chitinous Food Waste
In the UK, clubroot is a major problem for oilseed rape cultivation. It is one of the key factors contributing to the decline in oilseed rape cropping, as farmers struggle…
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Using Biochar For Sustainable Waste Management and Barley Cropping – Support Further Research!
In Scotland, spring barley accounts for 66% of national cereals grown, however production is under threat; Increasing climate variabilities are projected to significantly alter establishment, anithesis, grain filling and yield…
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Precision Farming in Practice – Spot Spraying And Variable Rate Nitrogen
Precision methods help farmers to reduce input waste while maintaining output, which are two priorities for Scottish agriculture as costs rise and environmental expectations tighten. This article focuses on Variable…
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Balmaud Farm & Distillery – A Journey to Net Zero
This case study shows how Balmaud Farm and Balmaud Distillery treat soils, energy and by‑products as a single, practical system to cut emissions and control costs while maintaining quality. The…
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Clostridial Vaccinations in Breeding Sheep Flocks
Clostridia bacteria are almost everywhere in the environment and so are a constant threat. Furthermore, most cases of clostridial disease are fatal resulting in a large economic and environmental cost…
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Slatted Sheep Housing Made Simple
Housing sheep on slats significantly reduces bedding costs and labour demands while improving hygiene within the housing environment. When designed and managed correctly, the cleaner, drier environment can enhance animal…
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Natural Capital, Payments and Green Finance – Why This Matters Now
Natural capital is not about selling your farm’s nature. It’s a way of understanding value, risk and opportunity. Why is natural capital being talked about more now? Governments, markets and…
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Business and Policy April 2026 – Policy Brief
Food and Drink Processing Scheme As part of a £9 million investment by the Scottish Government to drive efficiency, productivity, innovation and investment in the Scottish Food and Drink sector, applications have opened for the Food…
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Business and Policy April 2026 – Digital Dairy Chain – Maker Spaces
Are you making the most of the resources you have available or making the best margin you can on your farm or croft produce? With part of the focus of…
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Business and Policy April 2026 – Sheep
Prices soar into the Spring The lift in old season lamb price in March continued its upward trajectory from February exceeding £8/kg by the end of the month. This was an increase of almost 99p/kg compared to this time…
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