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Working with Wet Weather
It’s predicted that our winters are going to become warmer and wetter, with an increased risk of ‘extreme weather events’. With winter upon us, now could be a good time…
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Funding for Water Management – Plan Ahead and Avoid Summer Stress
Water scarcity can quickly turn into a major challenge during the summer months, affecting crops, livestock, and overall farm productivity. The good news? You can take steps now to reduce…
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The Return of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme 2024
The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) is Scotland’s principal environmental scheme and the main mechanism of support for farmers and crofters looking to positively position themselves for nature net gain. The…
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Protecting Atlantic Salmon
At COP28 the decision was taken by the International Union for Conservation of Nature to reassess the status of Atlantic salmon, moving it from a species of “least concern” to…
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Farm Wildlife Walks: Tackling the Biodiversity Crisis
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New hedgerow and grassland management guides for farmers
New videos and practical guides have been created for farmers to help wildlife, such as pollinating insects, thrive on farms. The Scottish Wildlife Trust and SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s…
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Making a Home for Bats on Your Croft
Where do bats live? A roost is the name of a bat’s home. Throughout the year bats may move between different roosts, that provide different needs, in the summer, females…
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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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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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Embedding sustainability and resilience in the Scottish agricultural sector – COP26 and beyond
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which is the biggest international climate conference globally, was being held in Glasgow earlier this month. It was the first…
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