Water Management

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.

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.

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.

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…

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…

Powerpoint slide 'Nitrogen Fertiliser Management'

Webinar: Protecting Urea

In this webinar we heard from David Wall, Research officer in soil science from Teagasc talking about protected urea, the impact this has on emissions and…

A farmer stood at the bottom of a newly dug drainage ditch

Derelict to Productive: Drainage

The importance of drainage and maintaining drains can often be an overlooked step when managing croft ground. The benefits to spending time and effort into your field or croft drainage…

Consultant stood in front of rushes and wetlands

What’s The Buzz About Wetlands?

Wetlands are often overlooked as important habitats for beneficial insects – hear why we should all be buzzing about wetlands from Agricultural Ecologist Dr Lorna Cole. Find more information at…

Consultant stood in front of a river with heavy tree cover on both sides.

The Vital Roles of Water Margins

Hear how water margins really are the vital artery through our countryside and some of the multiple benefits they bring from Dr Lorna Cole, an Agricultural Ecologist. Our website https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/…

A landscape scene showing an area of peatland with trees in the background and a bright blue sky above.

Podcast: The Thrill of The Hill – Enhancing Peatlands

Scotland’s land and topography presents challenges for upland farmers across the country, but in many ways, it is also a blessing in disguise. Peatland, while not conventionally productive, provides important…

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