Publications

In this podcast we hear from Argentinian farmer Allan Cameron. Allan talks to us about farming in Argentina including cropping and beef production. He covers the importance of soil health…

The rising costs of inorganic fertilisers alongside concerns regarding their environmental impact has seen many Scottish farmers explore alternative solutions. To ensure sufficient nutrients are available for plant uptake, a…

Farm Stock (Scotland) Limited (FSS) was awarded a KTIF grant on 10/11/2021.  The grant covered a project entitled A Route Towards Net Zero for the Scottish Livestock Industry to be…

With fertiliser prices having seen a drastic increase over the past few months now is the time to plan if you haven’t already done so what your fertiliser policy will…

In this podcast we hear from Johanne Ferguson of NatureScot about the importance of cropping on the Uist Machair. We discuss what the machair is and what it is designated…

    Thomas Neely from Entrust Environmental explains how farmers can benefit from applying digestate as an organic manure. With rising prices for artificial fertilisers many farmers are looking for…

Well-drained and aerated soils are of paramount importance for efficient farming and livestock production. As part of our Healthy Soils Series, we have interviewed a specialist to provide you with…

Liming has many benefits to soils, environment and livestock, but also faces crofters and farmers with certain challenges. As part of the Healthy Soils Series, we have interviewed farmers in…

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…

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…