Climate Change
Practical Guide: Adapting new farm buildings to a changing climate
This practical guide looks at the effects of climate change that should be considered when planning a new farm building.
Read More >Renewables Update by John Farquhar at Argyll meeting Nov 2017
These are the presentation slides used by John Farquhar (Senior renewables consultant) at the ‘Making the most of your land – Woodland, renewables & GAECs’ meeting at Tayvallich Estate, November 2017.
Read More >TN686 : Conservation Grazing for Semi-Natural Habitats
Summary Appropriate grazing is essential for many habitats of conservation interest in Scotland A grazing management plan must have clear objectives Guideline stocking rates for many semi-natural habitats provide a…
Read More >TN688: Management and Conservation for Farmland Waders
Summary: Although they are still relatively widespread and common, farmland waders are among the highest conservation priorities in Scotland. This is because four out of the five species have undergone…
Read More >Silage testing Interpreting the results
Silage testing Interpreting the results: A practical guide
Read More >Improving shed ventilation for the beef herd
Improving shed ventilation for the beef herd: A practical guide
Read More >Livestock nutrition
Livestock nutrition: A practical guide
Read More >Growing More Grass (Benbecula) – Event summary
Good grassland management is key to improving the efficiency of our sheep and beef enterprises. This event looked at how to get the most out of the grassland on crofts…
Read More >Integrated Crop Management Roadshow: Perth – Event Summary
Integrated Crop Management – a more holistic approach that can benefit your farm yields The Perth & Angus event of this roadshow was held at the Huntingtower Hotel during December. …
Read More >Practical Guide: Nutrient Budgeting I – The benefits to your business
Practical Guide: Nutrient Budgeting I – The benefits to your business
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