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The 4 Point Plan
Appendix 4 – Farm Slurry and Manure Management Plan
Ideally, all farms should have a Farm Slurry and Manure Management Plan (FSMMP) in place…
Appendix 3 – Conversion Factors
Table 3.1 Areas, weights and volumes Metric Imperial 1 hectare (ha) = 2.47 acres 1…
Appendix 2 – Glossary of Terms used in the 4PP
CAR GBRs Controlled Activity Regulations General Binding Rules; diffuse pollution rules often referred to as…
Appendix 1 – Finding out more
Table 1.1 Further information sources of information Useful information Link Alternative Watering Systems Information…
Using sward lifters to alleviate compaction
This video explores the use of sward lifters as a management tool to help alleviate soil compaction.
Managing water on the steading
Pete wright from SEPA discusses the importance of managing water on the steading with Dr Bill Crooks, soils and drainage specialist from SAC consulting. Bill talks about the importance of having the right management and procedures in place so that you reduce the risk of pollution from the steading but also reduce the amount of unwanted water finding its way into storage systems.
Who are Farming & Water Scotland?
In this Episode Pete Wright from SEPA introduces you to some of the people that make Farming and Water Scotland tick, why it started and what we do.
SEPA’s Catchment Coordinators
Pete Wright from SEPA's land unit speaks to his colleagues in the unit about their efforts working with farmers throughout Scotland's priority catchments to bring about positive outcomes for the the environment.
Alternative Watering, Robert Ramsay
Farmer and beef consultant Robert Ramsay speaks to SEPA's Pete Wright about the lessons he has learned and the immediate benefits he has seen since installing a new alternative watering system of solar powered pumps and water troughs.