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Forage Triticale: Value on Mixed Arable and Livestock Farms
Triticale, a hybrid of wheat and rye, makes up a small fraction of the agricultural area in Scotland at 0.1% of combinable crops in the 2024 Scottish Agricultural Census. It…
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Sustainable Beef Systems – Cows and Carbon Factsheet
There is significant risk to the sustainability and profitability of farm businesses if the impacts of climate change are not tackled. Scotland has already experienced extreme weather events including record-breaking…
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How to Get Prepared for a Carbon Audit
As the number of farming and crofting businesses looking to complete a carbon audit increases, we have created a handy checklist to make the process much easier. This checklist gives…
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Managing Grassland Under Organic Systems
Managing land using organic principles requires a greater emphasis on working in harmony with natural processes. This guide discusses the 5 key areas of soil management, crop choice and rotation,…
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Land Management for Skylarks Alauda arvensis
You can support this iconic farmland bird by Retaining winter stubbles Allowing any permanent grassland to be relatively undisturbed during nesting time Providing beetlebanks or conservation headlands to protect invertebrates…
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Land Management of Blanket Bogs
This practical guide is for everyone who wants to improve the management of blanket bogs and understand these special habitats. Key Messages Recognise the carbon and biodiversity value of bogs.…
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Metabolic Profiling in the Sheep Flock – Why and How to Do It
What is metabolic profiling? Metabolic profiling involves blood testing sheep at key times in the production cycle, such as pre-tupping and pre-lambing or for lambs post-weaning. It is a common…
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Nutritional Management and Metabolic Profiling of Suckler Cows
There are many factors involved in achieving this goal, and nutrition plays a key role but can often be over-looked. This guide will cover how to successfully plan nutrition at…
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Land Management for Water Voles Arvicola amphibious: A Practical Guide
The water vole has chestnut-brown fur, a blunt, rounded nose, small ears, and a furry tail. It is much bigger than other vole species, almost the size of a guinea…
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Win-Win – Crofters’ Assistance for Energy Efficient Heating
The Croft House Grant (CHG) can help alleviate fuel poverty for some crofters providing them with warmer homes that are cheaper to heat. This grant has recently been updated to…
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