Environment
Dairy Soil Day – Event Summary
Dairy cattle & good soil management working together At the Standing Stones hotel on Tuesday 26th September, the day started off with talks from Lorna MacPherson and Csaba Adamik. Csaba…
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Using PLANET Scotland workshop: Dumfries – Event Summary
PLANET Scotland PLANET Scotland is free software produced by the Scottish Government. It helps you to use the most up to date advice on producing fertiliser recommendations. Information on soil…
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Efficient use of Nutrients & NVZ Compliance, Dumfries – event summary
NVZ’s, Nutrients & Cross Compliance This was the first in a series of 3 meetings covering nutrient management and NVZ compliance within the Dumfries & Galloway area and was held…
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.
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