Water Management

Pesticides – Code of practice for using plant protection products in Scotland

This code of practice has been prepared jointly by the Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department and the Health and Safety Commission (HSC). (2006)

Scotland Cereals Webinar: Chemical Disposal Slides (Jack Munro) 30.04.20

Presentation slides used by SAC Consulting’s Agricultural Consultant, Jack Munro, who chaired the “Scotland’s Cereals Webinar: National Update on Cereals & IPM principles” during April 2020. Jack led a presentation about the safe use and disposal of chemicals on the farm.

Good Drainage is Key to Better Soil Health

Ensuring that your drainage system is working is a key element in maintaining soil health. Drainage systems have a limited lifespan and need annual assessment, maintenance and investment to ensure…

Feast or Famine: Water on your farm – Water Scarcity (video)

In a changing climate, extreme weather conditions are likely to become more prevalent. One such recent event was the extreme heat of the summer of 2018 where…

Rainwater and run-off – is your steading drainage system letting money flow away (Webinar)

This webinar was held and recorded on 20 January 2020. Unfortunately, some technical difficulties have compromised the sound quality – we apologise for this. The documents referred to…

Farming & Water Scotland: Steading drainage factsheet (Know The Rules)

Farming & Water Scotland: Steading drainage factsheet (Know The Rules) Find the full range of Know The Rules guides on the Farming & Water Scotland webpage

SEPA’s rainwater & run-offs briefing note for FAS webinar 20.01.2020

SEPA’s rainwater & run-offs briefing note for FAS webinar 20.01.2020 (Rainwater and run-off – is your steading drainage system letting money flow away)