Sustainable Systems
Can we store more carbon in our soils?
There is a lot of discussion around how we ‘lock up’ more carbon in our soils, however due to natural processes, this is more challenging than just applying more organic…
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Farm Peatland Restoration At Leadloch Farm, A Case Study and Guide
Peatland restoration projects can be complex, with many moving parts. This case study of a year-long peatland restoration project aims to give readers an overview of how farmers and landowners…
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The Golden Hoof
Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs (Principal Consultant) and Kirsten Williams (Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant). On today’s episode Mark and Kirsten reflect on their…
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Fungi: The forgotten kingdom?
Fungi, the often-overlooked kingdom of life, runs mostly undetected under out feet, forming intricate networks that support ecosystems in extraordinary ways. Mycorrhiza, a symbiotic relationship where fungi connect with plant…
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Sustainable Beef Systems – Easter Howgate Farm
Please use the above map for an exact meeting location. Sustainability in a beef system means it has to be profitable for the one running the system. Join us at…
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Restoring Nature Across Luing and Scarba
The Island of Luing in Argyll has for centuries been a centre for agriculture and food production. Formerly referred to as the breadbasket of Argyll it is still a heavily…
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Sustainable Sheep Systems – Clynelish
Please use the above map for an exact location. The fourth round of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series is kicking off with an on-farm event this year. Join us at…
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Rewilding & Farming
The practice of rewilding is gaining momentum in Scotland, with many options available for farmers and land managers to take rewilding actions. Different types of agricultural land can lend itself…
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Navigating the Future of Farming
Come along to see and hear how the Cadzow family are turning the tide on the biodiversity crisis on the Isle of Luing whilst maintaining agricultural production.
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Lesley Mitchell: Building a thriving family business, the importance of work life balance and converting to organic
Mary-Jane Lawrie visits Whitriggs Farm in the Scottish Borders to speak to Lesley Mitchell. They chat about the family farm and how it has evolved over the years, their openness…
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