Water Management
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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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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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…
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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…
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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…
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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/…
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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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Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance
Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance When it comes to hedges it is important to remember the three Cs: Carbon, Conservation & Compliance. Hedges dominate the farmed…
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