Opportunities [AR.OP]
The Oats-So-Simple Brewing Trial
In this podcast we hear from Richie Walsh who organised the Oats So Simple Brewing trail using oats grown on a croft in Lismore. We discuss his vision of craft…
Read More >Cropcast: The Journey To Net Zero
Net Zero is a phrase that we hear all the time, but what does the journey to net zero look like for cropping systems. In this Cropcast, Prof Fiona Burnett…
Read More >Regenerative Agriculture – Maximising Crop Diversity
Above ground plant diversity can lead to a more resilient soil by promoting a diverse soil food web with a range of organisms. On farm, this can be achieved a…
Read More >Joint Ventures – What Are The Opportunities For Arable Enterprises?
There is perhaps a presumption that joint venture arrangements are constrictive in nature in the same way perhaps that Farm Business Tenancies are viewed as being the more formal agreement arrangements.
Read More >Joint Ventures – Will It Suit Me and My Business?
Joint ventures can be the perfect business arrangement for farmers/landowners looking to scale down/slow down and for new/young entrants and businesses looking to scale up, but how do you know if it is right for you and your business?
Read More >Getting Started In Arable Agriculture – Machinery Appraisal
Machinery cost on farms can be a major contributor to high levels of fixed costs. In 2020, it was estimated that £1.8-1.9billion was spent on new farm machinery in the UK. This factsheet will compare the costs of doing the job in-house against paying a contractor.
Read More >Starting Out In Arable Agriculture – Variable Costs And Creating A Budget Fact Sheet
This fact sheet will provide readers with an overview of variable costs, before providing a worked example of how to prepare a budget for their own farm. Variable costs are important in a farms budget as they vary year on year and vary depending on the crops grown. They can have a big impact on the overall financial performance of a business.
Read More >Webinar Recording: Climate Change – Crops & Soils
The last of our series “A New Start”, we will look at climate change – emerging trends and challenges in the arable industry. Our two guest speakers are both at…
Read More >Webinar Recording: Getting A Start With Joint Venture Farming
The third of our series of “A new Start” webinars, looking at joint ventures. With land become harder to come by and a genuine barrier to entry into…
Read More >Arable Scotland: Webinar for New Entrants
Annie McKee from the James Hutton Institute, drawing on input from the NEFERTITI Scottish Hub, hosted a webinar discussion on ‘New People, New Pathways – Routes into Arable…
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