Environment
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.
Read More >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…
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
Read More >Practical Guide: Anaerobic digestion (biogas)
Practical Guide: Anaerobic digestion (biogas)
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