Water Management
What’s the buzz with bees, trees and rivers?
Riparian tree planting – what’s the buzz? During this webinar we will highlight the multitude of benefits your farm could experience from riparian tree planting. SRUC’s leading Agricultural Ecologist, Dr.…
Read More >Pesticide Information Note: Pesticide containers – cleaning and disposal
The application of pesticides inevitably results in the production of waste, principally in the form of pesticide containers and packaging.
Read More >Pesticide Information Note: Spray drift
Spray drift is a topic that has come under increasing focus as the general public take more interest in pesticides, their use and their residues.
Read More >Winter slurry storage & contingency planning – Information note
Making best use of nutrients in slurry should be every landowners goal. Forward planning is essential to manage slurry in a safe and responsible manner and to avoid unnecessary pollution incidents, whilst also getting the best out of the nutrient value.
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Managing slurry, for folks in a hurry
Join SAC Consulting in partnership with Farming & Water Scotland for a practical and informative programme of webinars highlighting ways to make best use of storage, options for funding, getting…
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Slurry Management & Application: Specialist Panel Night
With three weeks of content it is good to reflect and in the final of the Farming and Water Scotland slurry management and application series we take a look at…
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Extending the working life of your slurry store
For slurry storage to be effective it must be effectively maintained. It is important that farmers and landowners are able to identify issues and know when and where to go…
Read More > Getting the cash value out of slurry
Slurry is not a waste product, it is a bi-product. As such it is important that it used effectively and in such a way that the benefits are maximised. Timely…
Read More > Slurry storage; funding, proposed regulations and calculating store requirements
Having adequate slurry storage is absolutely crucial, it allows businesses to meet cross compliance requirements, plan and coordinate the use of valuable resources. With a renewed focus on slurry management…
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Webinar: Water Margin Management – Episode 3 – Ditching & Drainage for Profit & Flood Prevention
In this webinar we heard from Seamus Donnelly from SAC Consulting talking about best practise when it comes to ditch maintenance, Derek Hanton, also of SAC…
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