Publications
Plugging The Protein Gap: Lucerne
Lucerne is a perennial legume which can be grown in temperate regions like Scotland however it will not be suitable for all areas. A productive ley of lucerne can last…
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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Plugging The Protein Gap: An Introduction
Increased global demand for supplementary protein sources and associated fluctuations in availability and price has resulted in greater interest in home grown protein rich forage sources for ruminants. Forage legumes…
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Farm Woodland News (FWN37) Autumn 2021
Use the link above to download the latest Farm Woodland News. Articles this edition include: Offcuts – Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards Offcuts – Norway Spruce The Challenges of Forestry Tree…
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Compost and Growing Media
Do you have a horticultural enterprise on your croft or smallholding? Do you buy or make compost or growing media? Do you get variable results?! In this webinar, Audrey Litterick…
Read More >Podcast: Thrill of The Hill – Natural Flood Management
Changes brought on by climate change will set new challenges for farmers and landowners, with periods of intense heat and dry conditions being followed by milder and wetter winters. At…
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A New Start to Agriculture: Tips on Record Keeping
In a new video in our series looking at advice and guidance for people who want to make a new start with agriculture, Agricultural Consultant Hazel Laughton takes you through…
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