“any system can improve with small tweaks.”
Regenerative Farming “it doesn’t have to be all or nothing”
From Food to Fork: Supporting A Just Transition
“Rising fertiliser costs, variable markets and unpredictable weather patterns all add to the pressures faced by farmers. ” Dr Lorna Cole Food & Footprint Service SAC Consulting
Digestate as an Alternative to Chemical Fertilisers
A document has been created for land managers sharing guidance on digestate use on Scottish farms and details of the regulations and requirements involved.
Farmer to farmer knowledge exchange crucial in raising awareness of OPA in sheep
Farmers in Morayshire have come together to gain a better understanding, and ultimately decrease transmission, of the fatal viral lung tumour ovine pulmonary adenocarcinoma (OPA) to increase the profitability and productivity of their sheep flocks.
Unwrapping the Challenges of Plasticulture Facing Farming
There is an estimated two to three million tonnes of plastics used in agriculture each year.
Nettle Do Nicely
“Nettles are often regarded as a nuisance, but they are a natural and abundant superfood. They are packed full of nutrients and vitamins and I really wanted to find a way to maximise the benefits they offer.
Research on Grain Analysis in Regenerative Farming
“Although I am happy with the improvements that I’ve made in creating a well-structured soil, we can do more to get the very best root penetration and therefore nutrient uptake.” Ben Barron
Farmers Reflect on Changes to their Sector
Niall Campbell, regional manager for the North West of Scotland at the SAC and Rob Black, his Oban-based colleague, said that the combination of the global pandemic and leaving the EU has prompted people to think differently.
Groundworks – Healthy Soil
“Soil is our greatest asset and we need to get the basics right before we go high tech.”Douglas Ruxton
SAC Consulting Celebrate 20 Years of Supporting Farmers in Orkney
Orkney is a unique farming area with the highest density of beef cows in Europe; 30,000 on 93,000 hectares.
