Climate Change

Managing Wildfire Risk

This publication looks at risk factors for wildfires, land management options for reducing the risk of wildfire and considers different approaches for different areas and the role of controlled burning…

Thrill of The Hill – Policy Pathfinder: Farming for a Better Climate

Before FAS, Farming for a Better Climate helped put practical climate action firmly on the agenda for Scottish agriculture. At its heart was a focus on practical change. The programme…

Prevalence of Heat Stress in Dairy Cows – A Summary of the A-SHED Project

The global climate is changing, with the UK experiencing warmer average summer temperatures and an increasing frequency of heatwaves. While Scotland and northern England are not traditionally regions associated with…

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…

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