Biodiversity
Who’s Living in Your Arable Field?
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;…
Read More >Species Rich Grassland Habitats
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…
Read More >The Benefits of Hedgerow Habitats for Beneficial Insects
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…
Read More >Ancient Wood Pasture
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…
Read More >Podcast: The Thrill of The Hill – Lime & Soil Health
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…
Read More >Podcast: The Thrill of The Hill – Enhancing Peatlands
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…
Read More >Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance
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…
Read More >Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance
This technical note provides an overview of the use of hedges including the benefits they can bring, establishment and management.
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