Straw was once the choice material for Orcadians which they skilfully twisted and prepared for a myriad of uses around the farmstead.
A Few Words About Straw
“Rise in fuel costs is forcing some ‘boats in Orkney to tie up’ “
Fuel, feed and fertiliser costs are threatening “the very viability of many farms” commented Liam McArthur.
Suppressing Pests & Pathogens Using Cover Crops
“Here in Scotland, we are seeing a rapid rise in land infected by plant parasitic nematodes, posing a very real threat to growers.” Eric Anderson, Senior Agronomist at Scottish Agronomy
Funding For Sustainable Farming Equipment
Support is focussed on low emission slurry spreading equipment and slurry store covers that are proven to reduce harmful ammonia emissions and reduce adverse impacts on water quality resulting from the storage and spreading of livestock slurry and digestate.
An Anaerobic Digestion Plant for Orkney?
Exploiting waste for sustainable products, energy and fertiliser with Anaerobic Digestion – find out more – THURSDAY 28TH APRIL 2022
‘We Plough The Fields & Scatter’
“The fields are being ploughed ready for sowing. The archaeologists are gearing up for a different kind of season of digging, and Howie has been combining the two”
Wellbeing Survey Designed by Farmers & Crofters Launched
“Our hope is to launch the “Farmstrong” model here in Scotland, in 2022/23, developed for farmers by farmers.” John Scott
Improving Soil A ‘Win Win’ For Biodiversity
Investing in the ground beneath our feet could have wide-ranging benefits for the environment, animal and human health
Celebrate Fairtrade Fortnight and Buy Local
Orkney Fair Trade Group is inviting everyone to take up their challenge by posting videos and photos on social media, showing their favourite products and where they buy them.
Protecting the Pollinators
“Insects fulfil a range of vital roles in the ecosystem, including pollination, pest control, and decomposition.”
