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Risk Assessment for Manure and Slurry (RAMS) Map
A RAMS map looks at land suitability and takes into account pollution risks when spreading…
Better Nutrient Use
Livestock manures are a valuable source of nutrients and organic matter, helping to support soil…
Managing Dirty Water Around the Steading
Dirty water around farm buildings may seem insignificant, but it can contain valuable nutrients and…
Making best use of nutrients on the farm – a Farm Slurry and Manure Management Plan
Manures and slurries contain valuable plant nutrients. Key to making best use of these nutrients…
Managing Water on Farm – From Drought to Flooding.
From drought to extreme flooding this podcast discusses trends and on the ground experience farmers have faced during extreme weather events. We explore ways farmers can prepare and mitigate changing weather patterns to improve business resilience
Making the most of slurry
Keyshill Farm
The way we store and spread slurry is changing, it is becoming more likely that…
Introduction to the Papa Pump
Hear more about a Papa Pump and how it can be used on farm to provide an alternative watering source which can help to prevent livestock poaching around watercourses.
An Introduction to the Pasture Pump
Pasture pumps are another option when looking to set up an alternative watering source for livestock. This video gives a brief introduction to what they are and how they work.
Cogarth Alternative Watering Meeting
Key points from an alternative watering meeting held in Dumfries looking at the capabilities of the papa pump and solar pumps.
Alternative watering, that are the options?
Find out more about the options available when installing alternative watering sources for livestock.
Alternative watering: A farmer’s journey
Robert Ramsay a farmer and beef consultant with SAC consulting installed a solar alternative watering system on his farm in 2020. The new system has allowed him to remove livestock from the burn, giving him piece of mind when it comes to water quality, while also increasing the potential for improved grazing on the farm.