Water Management
The Benefits of Agri-Environment Management at Kirkton & Auchtertyre Farms
Farmers should look carefully at their farm to find small areas where they can engage with agri-environment management to provide a greater benefit to the wildlife and fauna in their…
Read More >RAMS – How to complete a Risk Assessment for Manure and Slurry map
This guide from Farming & Water Scotland explains the benefits of a RAMS map and gives step-by-step guidance on how to create one.
Read More >Slurry Lagoon Storage & Construction – Frequently Asked Questions
This sheet contains some of the frequently asked questions (FAQ’s) from farmers and contractors when considering a slurry lagoon
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Crop health update: Post-metaldehyde slug management
Defra recently announced a ban on metaldehyde use for outdoor use from spring 2020, as a consequence of long standing concerns over it getting into drinking water.
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‘Slurry Lagoons – More than just a hole in the ground’ Podcast
In this podcast, we hear from Agricultural Consultant Seamus Donnelly. Seamus chats with Seamus Murphy about what exactly is involved in the planning and construction of slurry lagoons. The Scottish…
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Slurry lagoons: more than just a hole in the ground (advertorial)
Having sufficient and well maintained on-farm slurry storage to cope with up to six months storage allows farmers to target organic fertiliser applications to coincide with crop nutrient requirements as…
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Slurry lagoons – more than just a hole in the ground
The high and above average rainfall during winter 2017 highlighted the need for extra slurry storage across the SW of Scotland. Although we have a high livestock density it is…
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