Environment
David and Wilma Finlay: Dumfries & Galloway – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Farm Type: Upland organic dairy, beef and sheep Total area farmed: 340ha (including 40ha woodland) Total cropping area:…
Read More >Ross Mitchell: Aberdeenshire – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Ross Mitchell runs a soft fruit and arable farm in Aberdeenshire with a focus on regenerative agricultural practices.…
Read More >Working Towards Net Zero Carbon at High Garphar Farm
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Scott Shearlaw farms at High Garphar near Maybole, South Ayrshire, Scotland, in partnership with his parents. The farm…
Read More >Debbie Playfair: Scottish Borders – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Debbie runs a mixed enterprise farming business over two holdings within the Scottish Borders. Farm Type: Mixed –…
Read More >Dee Ward: Angus – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Situated near the Cairngorms National Park, Dee farms a large estate with a focus on both livestock farming…
Read More >Nikki Yoxall: Grampians – The Agriculture, Biodiversity and Climate Change Network
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Nikki and James Yoxall, based in Aberdeenshire, run a 100% pasture fed beef grazier system. Farm Type Livestock: 100%…
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Emerging Biodiversity Markets In Scotland, A Source Of Alternative Funding
Biodiversity markets have become increasingly common across the UK. This comes from a requirement for businesses to offset any negative impacts on nature, alongside voluntary initiatives targeted to improve a…
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Natural Capital – Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
Are you looking for funding for projects to promote conservation and tackle climate change? In this episode of Natural Capital we discuss Scotland’s Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS). AECS is…
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Outcome-based Agri-Environment and Climate Schemes
The Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS) is designed to help farmers and crofters preserve or enhance the wider benefits that their land provides to society. By supporting nature friendly farming…
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Online Tools to Help Assess Habitats
The advancement of technology and artificial intelligence has meant that surveying and recording environmental data is easier and more precise than ever before. Innovative tools making the most of geographical…
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