Environment
AECS to Open for Applications in Early 2026
It has been confirmed that there will be a 2026 round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) and the scheme will open for applications in early 2026. Detail on the offer of the round will be confirmed later this year and will be communicated via the Rural Payments and Services website. The recent announcement also…
Two Case Studies Highlight the Benefits of Peatland Restoration for Farmers
Two films from NatureScot Peatland ACTION have recently highlighted how peatland restoration has benefited two upland farms in very different locations. Joyce Campbell, who farms at Armadale in Sutherland reports that since restoration work was carried out, she has already enjoyed a noticeable reduction in the number of sheep trapped or drowned in the deep…
Collecting On-Farm Biodiversity Data with Bioacoustics
This article is part of the Climate Change & Carbon Research Briefings series. More articles in the series can be found below: Understanding Natural Capital Markets Faba Beans for Alternative Protein and Reducing Monogastric Carbon Footprint Applicability of Slurry Separation and Acidification on Farms in Scotland Advancing Agricultural Practices, Reducing Emissions and Ensuring Sustainable Growth…
CropCast – Biodiversity on Arable Farms
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by David Brown, an Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss pollinators, beneficial insects and biodiversity on arable farms. Cropcast is your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts,…