Publications
Natural Capital – Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
Are you looking for funding for projects to promote conservation and tackle climate change? In this episode of Natural Capital we discuss Scotland’s Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS). AECS is…
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Farm Management Handbook 2023/24
The 44th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals,…
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Technical Note (TN764): Common Habitats Identification
The wide range of benefits that farmland habitats provide is becoming increasingly recognised and industry is increasing asking farmers to quantify and map these habitats. New guidance will support farmers…
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Technical Note (TN763): Five Actions for Nature
With approximately 80% of land in Scotland devoted to agriculture, the value of farmland habitats in connecting nature-rich habitats through our countryside is becoming increasingly recognised. Wildlife rich habitats can…
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SPOTLIGHT: Environment
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by…
Read More > Natural Capital – Landscape Scale Collaboration
Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod…
Read More > Natural Capital – Farming in a National Park
The Scottish Government is committed to establishing a new National Park by spring 2026. It has released an appraisal framework and is looking for local areas to submit expressions of…
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Thrill of the Hill – Don’t Go Bracken My Heart
THRILL OF THE HILL | An invasive species and a cause for concern among farmers and policymakers, bracken is a hot topic in the farmed upland environment. While the species…
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Living Alongside Beavers
Argaty Estates was the first landowner in Scotland to legally relocate beavers. Tom Bowser explains what it’s like to farm alongside beavers. The benefits he has seen includes flooding and…
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Mitigating Beavers’ Impacts on a Farm
Kate Sanky from West Moss-side Organic Farm has noticed beaver activity on her land and is concerned about the risk of flooding to her land and business. Dr Roo Campbell,…
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