Case study Publications
Nutrient Network Farm programme case study: Balnellan Farm
The Soil Nutrient Network was established in 2016 through a range of host farms across Scotland. The hosts farm would be part of a “Nutrient Network” of farms demonstrating the…
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Nutrient Network Farm programme case study: Aucheneck Estates
The Soil Nutrient Network was established in 2016 through a range of host farms across Scotland. The hosts farm would be part of a “Nutrient Network” of farms demonstrating the…
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Forage Crop – Thankerton Camp Case Study
Michael Shannon farms 215 acres at Thankerton Camp Farm at the foot of Tinto in South Lanarkshire. Michael finishes 300 native bred cattle each year from forage with no concentrates with around half being marketed through his own butchery and farm shop, Damn Delicious.
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Forage Crop – Kenmure Case Study
Stuart McWhirter farms 1,300 acres in partnership with younger brother John and his mother Hazel. The land is a combination of hill, rough grazing and improved grassland.
Read More >Forage Crop – Corskellie Case Study
Corskellie is situated near the village of Rothiemay, in the North East of Scotland. It is a mixed farm extending over 165 hectares (408 acres) of LFA land. The majority…
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Women in Agriculture: Case Study – Liz Hamilton
Liz Hamilton took on a farming tenancy with her husband and now has passed on the reins to her sons. Liz continues to look after the accounts and records and…
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Diversifying with Forestry Machinery: Farm Woodlands Information Note
This Information Note summarises details on Forestry Grant Scheme Harvesting & Processing grants for Aim 1 applicants, (diversification) and show-cases two farmers who have utilised it.
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Grazing vlog Case Studies
During 2020, we asked four livestock farmers to give an insight of their rotational grazing management through the year. These case studies provide a summary of their practises, their 2020…
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Iceberg Disease Case Study, Sion Williams, Bowhill Farming
Sion Williams, farm manager at Bowhill Farming, is forward thinking and has developed a plan for if an iceberg disease is found in the flock to minimise its spread throughout all 7000 ewes and react quickly to the problem.
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Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Lyking Farm
Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Lyking Farm Lyking farm is a 174ha suckler cow unit based in the parish of Sandwick, some 12 miles from Orkney’s main…
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