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The 4 Point Plan
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.
Priority Inspection – Part 1: An introduction
What's involved in a Diffuse Pollution Priority Catchment farm inspection? This is the first of a series of videos explaining what to expect on the day of the inspection.
Priority Inspection – Part 2: Steading walk
In the second video of our series explaining what to expect from a Priority Catchment Inspection, we join Pete Wright (SEPA) as he takes us through a steading assessment.
Priority Inspection – Part 3: What SEPA are looking for in an arable field
In the third video in this series, we hear from SEPA field officer, Pete Wright, about what SEPA are looking at in an arable field in terms of diffuse pollution risks during a Priority Catchment inspection.
In the third video in this series, we hear from SEPA field officer, Pete Wright,…
Priority Inspections – Part 4: What to look out for in your livestock fields
In the fourth video in our Priority Catchment Inspection series, we hear about diffuse pollution problems in livestock fields.
Priority Inspections – Part 5: Talking through the findings
In the final video of our series, we join farmer Gordon Mackay and SEPA's Pete Wright at the end of the priority catchment visit for a round-up of the findings from the inspection. This is an important part of every inspection and highlights both areas of good practice and where improvements could or need to be made.
Compliance – Know the rules
In this episode we are discussing compliance with Stephen Field from SEPA and Alexander Pirie from SAC Consulting. We focus on general binding rules and other helpful tips to ensure that farmers can remain compliant and protect the water environment.