Publications

Feeding Beef Cattle & Sheep

With good nutrition, animals are healthier and more of their genetic potential can be achieved. Nutrition is the biggest driver of flock or herd performance. This practical guide will give…

Control of Rushes TN701 – Gaelic

Rushes are an issue on many crofts and small farms. Rushes reduce the area available for grazing, and although damp grassland provides breeding habitat for many wading birds, dense rush…

Control of Rushes TN701 – English

Rushes are an issue on many crofts and small farms. Rushes reduce the area available for grazing, and although damp grassland provides breeding habitat for many wading birds, dense rush…

One Born Every Minute – Lambing

Practical Guide: One born every minute – lambing Lambing is one of the most important times of the year for sheep breeders. This Practical Guide covers all the basic steps…

Video: Wild bird seed for pollinators

Optimise habitats for birds and bees by sowing out a wild bird seed and pollinator mix, to benefit pollinating insects, and farmland birds through the seasons. This video describes sowing…

Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Dunadd, Argyll

Read our Soil & Nutrient Network case study on Dunadd in Argyll here

Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Balnellan Farm, Moray

Balnellan Farm in Moray is one of the 2018-19 Soil & Nutrient Network host farms. Find out more about the farm and some of the topics that have been the focus of attention during recent events in this case study.

New Entrant Case Study: Amy Jo Reid

Amy Jo Reid has followed her passion for sheep farming and has built her career around this. After applying for an opportunity at Drummuir Estate for a contract shepherd, Amy…