Reducing tillage has received much media attention in recent years due to its potential benefits, however, cultivation also plays a crucial role in crop establishment in most arable systems. bit.ly/48gn03Z

Want to know how to fill out a woodland creation application form for a smaller scale project?

Join #farmer Andrew Adamson from Netherurd Farm to find out how he did it in this free Integrating Trees Network event. Tues 27th Feb 7-8:15pm.

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Although carbon audits are designed to look at the carbon efficiency of production systems, there are very strong correlations to financial efficiency. There is funding available to Scottish farmers for a carbon footprint through Scotland's Farm Advisory Service. bit.ly/48n2RsR

🐑 As ewes approach lambing, their requirement for protein increases by almost 50%. This increase is necessary to sustain her needs for maintenance, pregnancy, udder formation and colostrum production. Find out more in our latest Practical Guide.bit.ly/4bzwSZx

🐑 In late pregnancy ewe protein requirements increase to ensure she can sustain her maintenance & pregnancy requirements, udder formation and colostrum production. The increase in protein needed can be almost 50%. Find out more 🔽 bit.ly/4bzwSZx

🐄 🎬 In our latest video we hear from SAC Consulting’s Marcus Fox who visits Lawhall Farm in Cumbria. Marcus talks about the steps needed to implement a sustainable breeding programme in order to reduce carbon emissions within the dairy herd. bit.ly/42VcfmN

🎬 🐄 Have you seen our latest videowith SAC Consulting's Marcus Fox? Learn the steps involved when implementing a sustainable breeding programme to reduce emissions from the dairy herd. bit.ly/42VcfmN

Interested in solar panels for your farm business? Tempted by the notion of battery storage and how this could reduce your reliance on bought-in energy? Then join us at Park Farm, Auldhouse, East Kilbride on the 29th February at 10.30 am to find out more.
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Thinking about #agroforestry ?

The Integrating Trees Network is hosting an online event with agroforestry experts Stephen Briggs and Roger Howison about the basics of agroforestry systems. #event #farming #forestry

🌳All welcome!🌳

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ICYMI - our monthly e-newsletter dropped into mail boxes this day last week and linked to our recent Practical Guide - Managing bull fertility, shared our latest video - Breeding to reduce the dairy carbon footprint and lots more! Read more & subscribe at bit.ly/493DrBL

Take part in a consultation which sets out how people, communities, businesses and industry can prepare for the impacts of climate change.

Net Zero Secretary Màiri McAllan urged everyone to have their say to help build a more climate resilient Scotland

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Get £3.7k in funding through FAS to improve the environmental #Sustainability 🍃 of your #ScottishFarming business. Business reviews, specialist advice & annual carbon audits can reduce emissions, improve soil health & biodiversity & build #Resilience ➡️ fas.scot/advice-grants

We’ve got a pop up stand at tomorrow’s Scotland's Farm Advisory Service FAS Connect conference - if you’re there do come & say ‘hello’, we’d love to meet you!

Our colleague Lorna Cole answers 3 key questions answers three key questions in a recent SPICe article - What is regenerative agriculture?
What does regenerative agriculture mean to you? How might Scotland become a ‘global leader’ in these practices? bit.ly/4b82kh1

The #BSAS2024 'Controlling Parasites Sustainably in a Changing World' session will be chaired by Philip Skuce, SEFARI Gateway. Philip will be joined a fantastic line-up of speakers including Dr. Lynsey Melville and Dr. Michael MacLeod.

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Join FAS, Monday 19 February at 7pm for a discussion on the developing #hedgerow #carbon code with The Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust and the #nature value of #hedges with SAC Consulting fas.scot/events/event/i… Former NatureScot account Nature Friendly Farming Network Farming For a Better Climate

Did you catch the recent 'How to build climate resilience into #farm business plans' article from the Farmers Weekly? Download your copy of the climate change adaptation checklist available from the 'Adaptation' section of our 'Your Journey' webpage.
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Join us on 6 Feb for a farm walk (and hot soup!) to hear from farmer-foresters Gavin and Nick Marshall of #TreelineScotland on the multiple uses and benefits of #treesonfarm and how to manage them.

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The latest edition of the Farming Scotland Magazine has been published and includes our latest news article - 'How much carbon is in your soil?' bit.ly/425NQdt