Climate Change

Ensuring A Resilient Water Supply For Your Farm

With Scotland traditionally being thought of as a ‘wet’ country, we often take water for granted. However, as our climate is changing, water is no longer a ‘free’ and plentiful resource, and many…

Understanding Portable Soil Moisture Meters

We recently published an article on in-situ moisture sensors here. But, for those wanting to experiment before taking the leap, portable meters remain a useful entry-level option. These handheld devices…

Soil Moisture Monitoring: Technology for Modern Irrigation Management

This document gives an overview of soil moisture monitoring technologies for farmers and growers. This isn’t a complete review. This field is growing fast, with new products and methods showing…

Using Biochar For Sustainable Waste Management and Barley Cropping – Support Further Research!

In Scotland, spring barley accounts for 66% of national cereals grown, however production is under threat; Increasing climate variabilities are projected to significantly alter establishment, anithesis, grain filling and yield…

Rural Roundup – 6. Unsung Heroes – Agriculture’s Position in the Climate Change Conversation

Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston sits down one on one with James Orr an Agricultural Advisor…

Rural Roundup – 5. Unsung Heroes – Haggs Farm – Machinery (Slurry Separator)

Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits Alex Marshall and Heather Dyet at Haggs Farm where 3 generations of the…

Rural Roundup – 4. Unsung Heroes – Birks Farm – Efficiency (Calving at Two)

Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits Douglas Frame at Birks Farm where they discussed Calving at two. Through speaking to Douglas it…

Rural Roundup – 3. Unsung Heroes – Park Farm – Dairy Technology (Robots & Solar PV)

Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. On this episode Calum Johnston visits Glen Neilson at Park Farm Dairy where they discussed introduction of Solar PV. Through speaking to…

Rural Roundup – 2. Unsung Heroes – Temples Farm – Data (Genomics)

Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits James Strang at Temples Farm where they discussed Genomics. Through speaking to James Strang, it was…

Rural Roundup – 1. Unsung Heroes – Littleton Farm – Biodiversity (Weeds)

Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits Heather Close at Littleton farm where they discussed outwintering and rotational grazing. Through speaking to Heather, it was…

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