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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Herbal leys – what to consider in selecting a mix
There has been increasing interest in the use of herbal leys (also known as multi-species swards) for livestock farmers over the last few years. Summer drought conditions appear to be…
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Livestock Records Software
A software package for livestock records can be useful for both ensuring you are compliant with regulations but also to help with performance recording of livestock. However, there is so…
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Calving Heifers at 3 Case Study
Billy Graham, Craigdarroch Farm The Graham family have farmed at Craigdarroch Farm on the outskirts of Sanquhar since 2000. Craigdarroch is a hill farm comprising 3,500 acres and rising to…
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Calving Heifers at 2.5 Case Study
Stewart Stronach, Berryleys Stewart Stronach farms at Berryleys, a 303 ha (750 acre) mixed livestock and arable farming business on the outskirts of Keith, Banffshire in partnership with his parents…
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