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Organic Conversion: Case Study Introduction
The key considerations, challenges and opportunities when bringing land under organic management Leo Petrucci has farmed Outer Blair as an organic dairy unit since 1999. The farm lies within the…
Read More >How To Convert To Organic Grassland
An introduction to the critical factors for a successful Organic conversion. This is the first in a series of Organic Conversion articles which will discuss the main considerations for any…
Read More >Preparing Stock for Sale – Top Tips
Selling stock is an important part of any crofting or farming business. Before selling stock at the mart, there are a few things to consider. This video has tips…
Read More >Organics in Scotland Video Series
Whether you’re considering conversion to organic farming or you’re looking at introducing a different enterprise on your organic farm, the videos in this series look at three different organic farming…
Read More >Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Cara Cameron Loch View Rural Training
Cara Cameron is a Welsh girl living in the Scottish highlands with a love of the outdoors and agriculture. She has a thirst for knowledge and also loves to be…
Read More >Nature Based Solutions to Combat Rising Fertiliser Costs
The rising costs of inorganic fertilisers alongside concerns regarding their environmental impact has seen many Scottish farmers explore alternative solutions. To ensure sufficient nutrients are available for plant uptake, a…
Read More >Common Grazings Review Workbook
This review document has been designed to be completed in one meeting. After you complete it you will have action points that your committee should take forward. You may also…
Read More >Direct Marketing: Glasrai Case Study
Land values restrict the opportunities available to new entrants and to existing business looking to expand, limiting the area they can afford to purchase. So how do you make the…
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