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Case Study: Stephen Withers
Farmer, Stephen Withers, reflects on how starting a business partnership with a young shepherd has seen the farm develop profitably and with enthusiasm.
Read More >Peebleshire Soil & Nutrient Network – Nutrient Budgeting presentation slides 22.08.17
These are the presentation slides from the 3rd meeting of the Peebleshire Soil & Nutrient Network on 22.08.17
Read More >Funding for Woodland Creation & Woodland Management presentation slides from Ayrshire meeting
Presentation slides about funding for woodland creation & management from the Ayrshire ‘Winning the battle against rushes in upland systems’ October meeting.
Read More >Winning the battle against rushes in upland systems – presentation slides
Presentation slides used at the ‘Winning the battle against rushes in upland systems’ meeting, October 2017
Read More >Starting up an agricultural business
There are various and specific rules and regulations that must be adhered to when keeping farm livestock and managing land. This guide aims to compile many of these requirements and useful links to further detail.
Read More >New Entrants Newsletter October 2017
The newsletter includes an overview of the Dumfries and Lanark new entrant groups, detail on the Mentoring service available to farmers and new entrants. There is also information on woodlands.
Read More >Scottish Natural Heritage – Engaging farmers in biodiversity
Engaging farmers in biodiversity solutions is an SNH-led project that is working to understand how farmers value wildlife and what they see as important in terms of conservation. It will help to identify what support is
required for farmers to engage more actively in shaping their own solutions for biodiversity outcomes on the farm.
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