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Grant Aid for Slurry Application Equipment
New amendments to the rules around how we are able to spread slurry were introduced on the 1st of January 2022, with the aim of protecting the environment and helping…
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As silage time is just about upon us, it is worth thinking about the key steps in the silage making process to maximise nutritional quality and minimise nutrient losses as…
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Preparing for sustainable farming
Helping to futureproof farms. Farmers, crofters and land managers now have access to new guidance on financial support for activity that will improve awareness of their climate performance. The first…
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Let a farming mentor help you manage your business challenges this spring
We can all benefit from a little help from time to time, especially when we’re tackling something new. A guiding hand from someone with experience can give us reassurance and…
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Scottish Government expands access to funding support for ILMPs and specialist advice
Scottish Government has announced a series of changes to funding requirements for access to Integrated Land Management Plans (ILMP) and specialist advice support for farmers, crofters and land managers. The…
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Getting the farm ‘climate ready’
Farmers and land managers are constantly making business decisions whilst having to factor in and account for various unknowns; fluctuating commodity prices, market trends, changing regulations and new schemes are…
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Methane production and what can we do about it?
Depending on body size and nutrition, dairy cows can produce up to 500 litres of methane (CH4)/day, contributing between 45-50% of a dairy farm’s carbon footprint (CFP). Methane mainly comes…
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Growing trees and your business at the same time
Woodlands integrated into farm businesses can offer considerable benefits without compromising food production and farm business viability. Last year, smaller woodland owners, farmers and crofters accounted for almost 200 of…
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New Year resilience plans
The beginning of a new year is the perfect time to reflect on what you want to get out of your farm or croft. Many agri-businesses will want to maximise…
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New regulations around slurry management
The start of the new year brought us consolidation and clarification of existing regulations under the Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Amendment Regulations 2021. Both existing rules and new measures…
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