Publications

Livestock Monthly: Sheep (November 2021)

In this livestock podcast, Agricultural Consultant Robert Ramsay speaks to SAC Consulting sheep specialist Kirsten Williams and to SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Fiona Crowden. The podcast covers, latest problems presenting at…

Cropcast: Integrated Pest Management

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a holistic approach to pest management that aims to maximise profit whilst also aiming to minimising the negative impacts of crop production on the environment.…

Forage Crop vlog: Michael Shannon Yield Analysis

This vlog from Thankerton Camp shows how the yield analysis of the 3 forage crops was calculated in preparation for the cattle being introduced mid-November. This will help Michael work…

Taking stock – the long-term benefits of an Integrated Land Management Plan

In this podcast, Ben Graham, Managing Partner at Kirkland in Dumfries and Galloway talks to us about his experience of applying for an Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP) to reflect…

Forage Crop vlog: Stuart MacWhirter September 2021 Update

Paddy Jack from DLF Seeds talks through the benefits of different types of brassicas and how these can be used to improve forage production in a grassland rotation.

Forage Crop vlog Stuart McWhirter Establishment

Stuart discusses his establishment methods for his forage rape and stubble turnip mix with Paddy Jack from DLF Seeds with Paddy giving some very useful rule of thumb on yield…

Practical Guide: Managing Peatlands and Upland Habitats

Practical Guide: Managing Peatlands and Upland Habitats Scotland’s peatlands store 1.7 billion tonnes of carbon – more than 30 times the amount of carbon in our forests and other vegetation.…

Animal Health Updates November 2021

How well do you know your upland habitats?

We often talk about ‘Heather Moorlands’ when referring to the uplands, but there are three distinct upland habitats in which ling heather plays a prominent part. In this video, filmed…