Publications

Red clover is a forage legume which can improve soil structure and fertility, it can remain as a productive ley for 2 to 3 years with harvesting occurring 3 to…

As protein prices have increased farmers are looking at being able to grow more protein on the farm to offset purchased protein supplements. The growing of straight combinable legume crops…

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…

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…

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…

As part of a series of videos looking at alternative enterprises, in this video, we hear from Graeme Bethune from Caithness Yarns. Caithness Yarns offers premium quality artisan yarns made…

As part of a series of videos looking at alternative enterprises, in this video, we hear from Simon Miller from Ulbster Alpaca Trekking. Simon and Dena Miller have been running…

Future payments to dairy farmers may alter with more emphasis on the environment and biodiversity. The BRIDE – Biodiversity Regeneration in a Dairying Environment – project in Ireland has been…

Managing Scotland’s landscapes sustainably is what all farmers, crofters and landowners seek to achieve. For years now there has been a steady increase in the number of land managers turning…

There’s more than one way to fence in livestock! In this webinar we looked at 3 different fencing options. Synne Foos Bundal from Nofence, the world’s first virtual fence for…