Organics
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 in Ayrshire, but is a first-generation farmer in his own right. In 2005, he started with a 3000-bird organic layer unit on a rented field,…
Spreading Organic Fertiliser – Get Funded Specialist Advice to Remain Compliant
Organic fertilisers such as slurry, manure and anaerobic digestate can be highly beneficial when applied to land at the appropriate time and in the correct amounts. From 1 January 2023, new rules related to spreading slurry and liquid anaerobic digestate were introduced, ensuring farmers and contractors use more controlled methods of application to minimise run-off…
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, crop and soil nutrient management, weed control and grassland management. The principles of organic farming place food quality, human health, environment, animal welfare and socio-economic…
Lesley Mitchell: Building a thriving family business, the importance of work life balance and converting to organic
Mary-Jane Lawrie visits Whitriggs Farm in the Scottish Borders to speak to Lesley Mitchell. They chat about the family farm and how it has evolved over the years, their openness to challenges and change, and how that has allowed Lesley and her family to build a business that supports the family whilst also allowing a…
Using Organic Matter to Alleviate Water Scarcity
As water scarcity becomes a more frequently occurring concern across the UK, it is important to explore methods to better manage the water you do have. In England, water scarcity is a larger issue than in Scotland, but by acting now based on findings south of the border you can ensure your business is more…