Sustainable Systems
Bluetongue Restriction Expanded to all of Scotland from Oct 3rd
The Bluetongue Restricted Zone currently covering parts of south-west Scotland will be extended to cover the whole of Scotland from Saturday 3 October, following agreement with industry. The change means…
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Sustainable Sheep Systems: The Genetics Behind Lamb Survival
We’re delighted to welcome you back for Season 6 of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series, focusing this year on ‘Reducing Losses at Lambing’. Industry estimates suggest that around 15% of…
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Sustainable Sheep Systems: Building More Resilient Hill and Upland Flocks
We’re delighted to welcome you back for Season 6 of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series, focusing this year on ‘Reducing Losses at Lambing’. Industry estimates suggest that around 15% of…
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Sustainable Sheep Systems: Ewe Body Condition and Lamb Survival
We’re delighted to welcome you back for Season 6 of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series, focusing this year on ‘Reducing Losses at Lambing’. Industry estimates suggest that around 15% of…
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Enhanced Greening for Corn Buntings
Since 2015, farmers in Scotland have had to put a proportion of their arable land into Ecological Focus Areas (or EFAs) as part of the greening requirements of the Basic…
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Managing Extreme Weather: Lessons From Around The World
A practical guide to how farmers from around the world deal with water scarcity. Changing weather patterns are affecting farmers in Scotland. Extreme weather events are becoming more common, with…
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How To Manage Rhododendron On Your Land
Rhododendron ponticum has become a common sight across many parts of Scotland. Although its bright purple flowers can look attractive in spring and early summer, don’t be fooled – it…
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Opportunities To Use Trees And Hedges For Your EFA Requirement
As of 1st January 2026, the greening regulations changed and farmers and crofters with more than 15 hectares of arable land (including Temporary Grass) are now managing Ecological Focus Areas…
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Using Slurry to Save on Fertiliser and Improve Silage Quality
For several months now, energy prices have been trending upwards after the start of the conflict in the Middle East. This has seen oil reach a peak of $100 US/barrel forcing a significant increase…
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Managing Arable Crops for Soil Carbon
This article draws on insights from the LUNZ Hub “Talking Heads” series, based on an interview with independent soil and plant health educator Joel Williams, alongside contributions from Ellen Fay…
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