Whole Farm Systems [SS.WFS]
Grazing Lambs for Productive Flocks
Join us for an evening webinar on Tues 13th September at 7.30pm. Daniel Stout and Poppy Frater of SACs GrazeUp will discuss effective grazing management of weaned lambs for production…
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Grazing Ewes for Productive Flocks
Join us for an evening webinar on Thurs 8th September at 7.30pm. Daniel Stout and Poppy Frater of SACs GrazeUp will discuss effective grazing management of ewes from weaning to…
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StockTalk – Sheep Systems & Grazing Strategies with Poppy Frater (July 2022)
In this podcast we hear from SAC Sheep and Grazing Specialist Poppy Frater, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for sheep producers. Poppy will also talk about her…
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Regenerative Agriculture – Integrating Livestock
Integrating livestock on arable farms has many benefits from extending the rotation by providing more break crops, to increasing soil protection and boosting microbial activity below ground. However, it can…
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How well do you know your upland habitats?
We often talk about ‘Heather Moorlands’ when referring to the uplands, but there are three distinct upland habitats in which ling heather plays a prominent part. In this video, filmed…
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Regenerative Agriculture – Maintaining A Living Root
Bill Stewart is a beef finisher from Huntly who grows spring barley to feed his cattle, and he shows us why he believes keeping a living root in the soil…
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Regenerative Agriculture – Maximising Crop Diversity
Above ground plant diversity can lead to a more resilient soil by promoting a diverse soil food web with a range of organisms. On farm, this can be achieved a…
Read More >Thrill of The Hill – Heather Management
Scotland is host to the largest concentration of heather moorland in the world with huge biodiversity interest and carbon holding potential. In this sixteenth episode of the Thrill of the…
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Profitability of Rotations Factsheet
An ideal rotation should include a balance of different crops. The main aim of a rotation is to provide a profitable sequence that breaks the pest and disease cycle, improves…
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Common Grazings – The Benefits for Crofters of a Grazing Committee
This short guide explains the role of a committee, and the many benefits as a result of being “in—office” – click download to read more.
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