Crops and Soils

Benefits of Small Scale Woodland – Event Summary

There were many positive discussions regarding woodland creation and the practical measures to be taken to achieve the goal of creating a woodland area. The existing woodlands visited were impressive and an inspiration to the attendees who do not currently have woodland cover on their property.

Funding for organic farming

Up to £1200 available for Scottish farmers considering organic farming. Farmers considering organic farming in Scotland are being offered free business support worth up to £1200 from the Farm Advisory…

Pollinator Strategy for Scotland

Advisor handing around soil during meeting

Improving Drainage & Structure for Healthier Soils, Kilmarnock – event summary

Soil & drainage expert Seamus Donnelly as guest speaker This meeting was held on 24 Aug 2017 at Lochhill Farm, Mauchline and kindly hosted by the Taylor family. Following a…

Paul Hargreaves discussing VESS and soil compaction as a result of silage making

Peebleshire Soil & Nutrient Network – third meeting event summary

The Value of Effective Nutrient Budgeting The third meeting of the Peeblesshire soil & nutrient network farm was held at Wormiston Farm, Peebles & focused on the final nutrient budget…

North East Organic Group – Third Meeting – Event Summary

The third meeting was held on the 16th August 2017 at Mains of Thornton, courtesy of Ian Cooper & Partners. There was an arable focus to this meeting…