Whole Farm Systems [SS.WFS]
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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Cropcast: Sustainable Variety Choices
Join SRUC’s Prof Fiona Burnett as she talks to Donald Dunbar from SAC Consulting and Dr Steve Hoad from SRUC. In this episode of the podcast they talk about up-and-coming…
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Information Note: Successful Management of Triplet Rearing Ewes and Breeding Hoggs
Breeding ewe hoggs and managing ewes for more triplets/better triplet performance can lead to increased flock output and profitability. However, if poorly managed, triplet bearing ewes and the breeding of…
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Organic Oilseed Rape Production in Scotland
Organically grown oilseed rape is not a crop typically associated with the UK, and certainly not in Scotland. However, this has all started to change over the last few years based around the experiences of a small group of farmers and other stakeholders, with the first commercial crops having been grown mostly in NE Scotland over the last three seasons.
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