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Getting Ewes Ready for Tupping
It’s time to start preparing ewes for mating to lamb in the main lambing season (March – May). Several factors contribute to a successful tupping, with ewe condition having arguably…
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Valuing Scotland’s Game Bird Sector – The Pheasant
The pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is not a native species to Scotland or the UK, but it has become a well-established part of the landscape, especially due to its role in…
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Organics in Scotland – Lower Mill of Tynet Case Study
Organics in Scotland Lower Mill of Tynet is an innovative farm, blending traditional farming practices with direct-to-customer strategies, marketing produce from the farm gate. Gordon grew up on a farm…
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How Land Managers can help Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are iconic of Scotland’s rivers and lochs – a keystone species whose health reflects the condition of our upland catchments. As migratory fish, salmon depend on…
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Tools and Resources for Identifying Habitats
Identifying habitats allows you to better understand what exists on your farm or croft and the condition of these habitats. This can help you to prioritise management actions or the…
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Nature Restoration Fund 2025: A Call to Action for Scotland’s Land Managers
The Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) has returned for a new round of funding in 2025, bringing with it fresh opportunities for landowners, farmers, crofters, and community groups to…
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Nature Restoration Fund Returns: A Timely Opportunity for Scotland’s Dairy Sector
Scotland’s Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) officially reopened for applications in June 2025, offering fresh opportunities for land managers, including those in the dairy sector, to engage in meaningful biodiversity and…
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Start Planning for Liming your Soil this Autumn
Autumn is one of the best times to correct soil pH and applying lime to grassland is a good investment for soil fertility, grass yield and to ensure efficient use…
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Utilising Cow Tracks to Improve your Dairy System
Incorporating cow tracks into a dairy system can have numerous benefits for a business, including: Boosting herd health Productivity Profitability This article will give a quick overview of all the…
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Understanding This Season’s Yellow Rust Breakdown
June’s Newsletter reported on the confirmation that the yellow rust YR15 resistance gene had been overcome this season with the breakdown particularly evident in Northern regions of the UK. But…
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