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Dee Ward: Angus – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Situated near the Cairngorms National Park, Dee farms a large estate with a focus on both livestock farming…
Read More >Making use of Bale Grazing at Balcaskie Estate
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Sam Parsons is the farm director for Balcaskie Estate, near Anstuther in Fife. Name: Sam Parsons Farm: Less…
Read More >Nikki Yoxall: Grampians – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Nikki and James Yoxall, based in Aberdeenshire, run a 100% pasture fed beef grazier system. Farm Type Livestock: 100%…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Ross Mitchell, Castleton Farm
Ross Mitchell runs Castleton Farm in partnership with his father Murray. The business covers over 600 ha, specialising in strawberries, raspberries, cherries and blueberries, supplying Marks & Spencers. Ross and…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Hugh Black, Backboath
Hugh farms Backboath near Forfar in partnership with his father James. The business extends to around 400 ha, 50 ha of which is rented ground. Although there is some variation…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Douglas Ruxton, Moss-side of Esslie
Douglas Ruxton farms Moss-side of Esslie, near Fettercairn, a 121 ha arable unit. With over 6km of ditches on the farm, Douglas looked at improving drainage as one way to benefit…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Ben Barron, Leitfie Farm
Ben Barron, along with his family farms over 200 ha at Leitfie Farms, near Alyth in Perthshire. Leitfie is a mixed arable and beef unit, growing grass for livestock plus…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: James Hopkinson, Cloud Farming, Kirriemuir
Farming over 1,100ha of arable land in Angus, James Hopkinson is a partner and founder of Cloud Farming; a farm management business aiming to provide low cost highly adaptable alternatives…
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Agribusiness News April 2024 – Sector Focus: Scottish Sheep Meat
Lamb is currently seeing record price levels, due to a perfect storm of a shortage of supply and high demand from religious festivals. We have witnessed through Brexit, Covid and…
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Why Grow Multi-Species Swards?
Multi-species swards (MSS) have increased in popularity over recent years, recognised for their ability to produce a similar yield to a perennial ryegrass sward under lower nitrogen inputs, produce higher…
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