Publications

As linear landscape features, hedges bring with them an array of benefits, whether it is in the context of climate change, biodiversity decline or improved productivity. However, these benefits are…

What’s stopping You?  In this podcast Jen Craig farmer @sheepfarmer782, NSA Scotland Chairwoman and NFUS Clydesdale branch Chairwoman tells us about her journey getting involved with Agri-Politics.  We discuss her…

Do you know what’s living in your arable field? Dr Lorna Cole an Agricultural Ecologist gives an idea of what you can expect to find living in your crop field;…

Hear from Agricultural Ecologist Dr Lorna Cole about the vital role that Species Rich Grassland plays as a habitat for our beneficial insects. Find out more about the habitats on…

Find out more about the habitats on your farm from our website at https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/ Agricultural Ecologist, Dr Lorna Cole explains how and why hedgerows are so important for our beneficial…

For more information about different habitats and how they can benefit your farm or croft visit https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/ Ancient wood pasture can bring many biodiversity benefits to the farm/croft, but they…

In the eleventh episode of the Thrill of the Hill podcast series, agricultural consultant Alex Pirie talks to Dr Bill Crooks (SAC), about the current state of Scotland’s soils, the…

Scotland’s land and topography presents challenges for upland farmers across the country, but in many ways, it is also a blessing in disguise. Peatland, while not conventionally productive, provides important…

Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance When it comes to hedges it is important to remember the three Cs: Carbon, Conservation & Compliance.  Hedges dominate the farmed…

In this video, Agricultural Consultant, Alex Pirie, provides a good overview of what to think about when considering planting, or how you manage hedgerows on the farm.  Alex introduces the…