Environment

Impacts of deer on upland habitats – presentation slides by Helen Bibby

These are the ‘Impacts of deer on upland habitats’ presentation slides used by Conservation consultant Helen Bibby during the Upland habitats and Impact of herbivores event on Jura during May 2018

Upland habitats event on Jura - group of people in an upland habitat learning about what indicators to look for when assessing for herbivore damage

Upland Habitats and Impacts of Herbivores, Isle of Jura – Event summary

The impacts of grazing of both domestic and wild herbivores affects the long term sustainability of upland habitats. For upland managers it is important to recognise these different upland habitats…

TN699: Agricultural use of biosolids composts anaerobic digestates and other industrial organic fertilisers

Technical Note (TN699): Agricultural use of Biosolids, Composts, Anaerobic Digestates and other Industrial Organic Fertilisers

Organic fertilisers such as biosolids, composts, anaerobic digestates and industrial wastes can be useful and cost-effective crop nutrient sources that can improve soil quality. This technical note outlines their use in agriculture.

New practical guides

The Farm Advisory Service has launched a series of four practical guides. Two of the guides look water margins and biodiversity, one from an arable perspective, the other from livestock. …

Energy storage

Since burning fossil fuels became the norm following the industrial revolution they have provided flexibility in the supply of energy. Whether for motive power, heat or light; fossil fuel can…