Climate Change
Practical Guide: Silage testing: interpreting the results
Testing silage is paramount to ensure the nutritional needs of the animals being fed are met. Silage quality can vary considerably from year to year on farm, big differences can…
Read More >Waste more, fert. less! Event Summary
Interested in using distillery by-products as a fertiliser? This popular event saw 40 gather at Mulben Mains to see a demonstration of the use of distillery digestate as a fertiliser &…
Read More >Scottish Natural Heritage – Engaging farmers in biodiversity
Engaging farmers in biodiversity solutions is an SNH-led project that is working to understand how farmers value wildlife and what they see as important in terms of conservation. It will help to identify what support is
required for farmers to engage more actively in shaping their own solutions for biodiversity outcomes on the farm.
Are your Cows “FED” up? – Caithness. Event summary
There was a good representation of local Caithness farmers and crofters, with over 30 people attending. The host farmer gave the attendees a brief introduction to the farm before they…
Read More >Wind Energy (TN683)
The wind resource in Scotland is the highest in Europe and in recent years there has seen a huge number of turbines installed; many of them by farmers. A wind turbine can provide low carbon energy for use within a farm business or provide an additional revenue stream from export of electricity. Once installed, farming activity can continue around turbines and land take is minimal. This technical note examines the opportunities for development of new wind power projects by farms and rural businesses.
Read More >Solar Photovoltaics (TN682)
Energy from the sun lands on earth at approximately 10,000 times the rate of the worlds energy needs. However, it is a very diffuse energy source and requires capturing, concentrating and converting to a useable form. Solar photovoltaic panels capture a proportion of the sunlight falling on their surface and convert it to electricity for use in homes and businesses.
Read More >Technical Note (TN680): Hydropower (small-scale)
This technical note is an overview of using hydropower on a small scale, including types, drawing from water resources, funding and carbon savings.
Read More >Upland Habitats and Impact of Herbivores: Atholl Estate – Event summary
Managing blanket bog to achieve favourable habitat conditions This interactive meeting was held at the Atholl Estate, Perthshire. The impacts of grazing of both domestic and wild herbivores affect the…
Read More >Upland Habitats and Impact of Herbivores: Glen Tanar Estate – Event Summary
Managing blanket bog to achieve favourable habitat conditions This interactive meeting was held at the Glen Tanar Estate. The impacts of grazing of both domestic and wild herbivores affect the…
Read More >Practical Guide: Tyre selection & management
Practical Guide: Tyre selection & management
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