by Andrew Williamson | Aug 23, 2023 | Press Releases
Throughout this year, farmers have battled with the weather. Depending on the location, autumn was either too dry and grass weeds didn’t chit, or too wet to travel. In spring, wet weather dominated the early part of the season, only to turn dry when crops needed a...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 21, 2023 | Press Releases
Issues caused by cover crops and sheep, weeds and agri-environment schemes were big topics of discussion at the latest Monitor Farm meeting at Castleton Farm in East Lothian. The 164ha arable unit near North Berwick is farmed by Stuart McNicol alongside his father...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 17, 2023 | Press Releases
A content and communications agency specialising in agriculture and environmental science has this week become B Corp certified in recognition of its commitment to people and the environment. The Ad Plain (TAP) predominantly works in digital communications for a...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 17, 2023 | Press Releases
Interest in a landmark sustainability programme for beef and sheep farmers demonstrates the farming industry’s determination to reduce farm-originating greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). All 350 places on offer for ABP’s PRISM 2030 (Programme for the Improvement...
by Andrew Williamson | Aug 16, 2023 | Press Releases
Sustainable parasite control in sheep and cattle, selecting the best type of suckler cow and making the most of grass were key topics at the summer meeting of the Argyllshire Monitor Farm on Islay. One of nine Monitor Farms across Scotland, Craig and Petra Archibald...
