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Farm Wildlife Walks: Tackling the Biodiversity Crisis

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Veterinary Declaration Requirements for EU Exports

From the 13th of December 2023, a new veterinary declaration rule is coming into force across the country. The new rule requires farmers to certify that any POAO (Products of…

Improve Your Livestock Welfare & Management With ILMPs

Recognising the vital importance of keeping livestock in prime health while optimising farm practices, the Scottish Government, through the Farm Advisory Service (FAS), is extending a hand to farmers and…

Legumes in rotations, benefits for the environment and your budget

Introducing legume crops into rotations on your farm or croft has multiple benefits and can positively impact your budget and the environment. Legume crops fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and…

Managing change and uncertainty

Working in agriculture can be very rewarding, but it can be physically and emotionally demanding on you and your family. During times of change and uncertainty, whether personal, professional, or…

Lucky Ewe Founder Joan Brown receives Points of Light Award

Congratulations to Joan Brown, the founder of Lucky Ewe, for receiving the prestigious Points of Light award from the Prime Minister. The Points of Light award is a cross-party initiative…

Rounding Up The Fifth Arable Scotland

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Investing in data for nature-based projects

This case study video from SRUC’s Thriving Natural Capital Centre explains why it is useful to invest in data collection to establish baselines, and prove changes through time. The Lauriston…

Harvesting with uneven ripening in spring barley

Scottish maltsters will be hoping to secure over 94% of this year’s spring barley crop with grain nitrogens below 1.65% and the required high germination, and while last year saw…