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We are getting ready for AgriScot. Join us and SAC Consulting, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), NetRegs and Voluntary Initiative in the Upland Hall on stand 236.
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November 17, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are getting ready for AgriScot. Join us and SAC Consulting, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), NetRegs and Voluntary Initiative in the Upland Hall on stand 236.
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
@alexclarkpirie.bsky.social
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
Its a busy November for us, we are off to AgriScot next week with special guests on the stand from SAC Consulting, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Voluntary Initiative, and NetRegs. Find us in the Upland Hall on stand 236.
November 13, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Its a busy November for us, we are off to AgriScot next week with special guests on the stand from SAC Consulting, Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA), Voluntary Initiative, and NetRegs. Find us in the Upland Hall on stand 236.
We are at Mains Farm nr Eaglesham tomorrow by kind permission of host George Strang, with SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting to talk about ditches and dredging. Might still be places available - contact the SAC Consulting Ayr office to book. @sacconsulting.bsky.social
November 10, 2025 at 8:54 AM
We are at Mains Farm nr Eaglesham tomorrow by kind permission of host George Strang, with SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting to talk about ditches and dredging. Might still be places available - contact the SAC Consulting Ayr office to book. @sacconsulting.bsky.social
A lot of folks question what they can and can’t do in terms of ditches and dredging on farm. Join SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky from SAC Consulting by kind permission of George Strang at Mains Farm Eaglesham, 11th Nov to hear more - details in flyer below. @sacconsulting.bsky.social
November 7, 2025 at 8:54 AM
A lot of folks question what they can and can’t do in terms of ditches and dredging on farm. Join SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky from SAC Consulting by kind permission of George Strang at Mains Farm Eaglesham, 11th Nov to hear more - details in flyer below. @sacconsulting.bsky.social
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Farmers, land managers, & landowners of the Leven catchment: join our farmer & land manager network.
The network is an opportunity share experiences, learn from each other, & explore practical topics like soil health, water management, crop rotations, fertiliser use, grazing techniques & more.
The network is an opportunity share experiences, learn from each other, & explore practical topics like soil health, water management, crop rotations, fertiliser use, grazing techniques & more.
November 3, 2025 at 4:29 PM
Farmers, land managers, & landowners of the Leven catchment: join our farmer & land manager network.
The network is an opportunity share experiences, learn from each other, & explore practical topics like soil health, water management, crop rotations, fertiliser use, grazing techniques & more.
The network is an opportunity share experiences, learn from each other, & explore practical topics like soil health, water management, crop rotations, fertiliser use, grazing techniques & more.
Only one week to go! By kind permission of host George Strang, join SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting at Mains Farm Eaglesham to talk all things ditches and dredging on the farm. Book via SAC Ayr office - details on flyer! @SACConsulting.bsky.social
November 4, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Only one week to go! By kind permission of host George Strang, join SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting at Mains Farm Eaglesham to talk all things ditches and dredging on the farm. Book via SAC Ayr office - details on flyer! @SACConsulting.bsky.social
Environmental authorisations in Scotland are moving to EASR (Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regs). It aims to make the permitting process for authorised activities (e.g. water abstraction) clearer and more consistent. Our Autumn newsletter covered the main changes, see
Environmental authorisations in Scotland are changing - Farming and Water Scotland
The environmental regulations in Scotland are changing, learn more about how this may impact your business and what you need to do.
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October 31, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Environmental authorisations in Scotland are moving to EASR (Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regs). It aims to make the permitting process for authorised activities (e.g. water abstraction) clearer and more consistent. Our Autumn newsletter covered the main changes, see
Watch one farmers experience of bank erosion on his farm and how sustainable bank protection using willow spiling helped to keep this in check at
Sustainable Bank Protection: willow spiling - Farming and Water Scotland
Learn about Willow spilling and bank re-grading to protect vulnerable field from erosion on a section of the River Don.
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October 29, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Watch one farmers experience of bank erosion on his farm and how sustainable bank protection using willow spiling helped to keep this in check at
Although not suitable for all sites, sustainable bank protection using trees and branches can be a softer and more ecologically sound bank protection option in contrast to gabion baskets. Take a listen to our podcast
Riverbank Stabilisation - what do you need to do? - Farming and Water Scotland
Learn the practical & technical elements land managers should know before approaching a riverbank stabilisation project.
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October 28, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Although not suitable for all sites, sustainable bank protection using trees and branches can be a softer and more ecologically sound bank protection option in contrast to gabion baskets. Take a listen to our podcast
Exciting news - only a few weeks til we visit Mains Farm, Eaglesham with SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting. We'll look at ditches and dredging on farm, what to be mindful of, and when to speak to SEPA. See flyer for details @sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
October 27, 2025 at 8:54 AM
Exciting news - only a few weeks til we visit Mains Farm, Eaglesham with SEPA and @alexclarkpirie.bsky.social from SAC Consulting. We'll look at ditches and dredging on farm, what to be mindful of, and when to speak to SEPA. See flyer for details @sacconsulting.bsky.social @scottishepa.bsky.social
We are putting together our Farming and Water Scotland newsletter with info on an up and coming event looking at practical things you can do to manage on-farm drainage – sign up via our website or at shorturl.at/z4cFS to receive your copy.
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October 23, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We are putting together our Farming and Water Scotland newsletter with info on an up and coming event looking at practical things you can do to manage on-farm drainage – sign up via our website or at shorturl.at/z4cFS to receive your copy.
November sees the introduction of new Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) which could affect those applying waste to land to improve soils. Our colleagues over at FAS have produced an informative Podcast. There's more information on the SEPA website
Rural Roundup - New Regulations for Applying Waste to Land | FAS
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie highlight what’s happening in Scottish agriculture and are then joined by Peter Lang from SEPA to…
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October 21, 2025 at 7:54 AM
November sees the introduction of new Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) which could affect those applying waste to land to improve soils. Our colleagues over at FAS have produced an informative Podcast. There's more information on the SEPA website
Are you keeping 2m buffers around watercourses for cross compliance or wider as an EFA (Ecological Focus Area as part of the Greening rules under the Basic Payment Scheme)? Either way, buffers can protect water quality. We’ve more info in managing water margins at
Managing Water Margins - Farming and Water Scotland
How we manage land can have a big impact on surrounding water quality. Spreading operations and unchecked livestock access to burns and rivers have the potential to pollute watercourses with…
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October 15, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Are you keeping 2m buffers around watercourses for cross compliance or wider as an EFA (Ecological Focus Area as part of the Greening rules under the Basic Payment Scheme)? Either way, buffers can protect water quality. We’ve more info in managing water margins at
Not sure what to expect at a Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Priority catchment inspection? SEPA and Scotland's Farm Advisory Service (FAS) put together a series of helpful information videos. Watch at
Priority Catchment Inspections
As part of Scotland’s targeted approach to reduce pollution risk, work is underway in a number of ‘priority catchments’. The priority catchments contain some...
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October 13, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Not sure what to expect at a Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Priority catchment inspection? SEPA and Scotland's Farm Advisory Service (FAS) put together a series of helpful information videos. Watch at
Still needing to collect soil samples for analysis? There’s a nice ‘how to’ reminder in the Valuing Your Soils Brochure Field Sheets at shorturl.at/UlKO4
October 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Still needing to collect soil samples for analysis? There’s a nice ‘how to’ reminder in the Valuing Your Soils Brochure Field Sheets at shorturl.at/UlKO4
Another round of Scottish Government Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) funding for 2026 has been announced. No firm detail as yet, but previous measures included support ranging from floodplain management to irrigation lagoons. Announcement at
Ministers have confirmed the 2026 round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
Ministers have confirmed the 2026 round of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
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October 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Another round of Scottish Government Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) funding for 2026 has been announced. No firm detail as yet, but previous measures included support ranging from floodplain management to irrigation lagoons. Announcement at
How are other farmers managing their soils? See hints, tips and ideas in the Valuing Your Soils brochure, download at
Valuing your soils - Farming and Water Scotland
The "Valuing Your Soils", booklet and supporting information has been produced to help Scottish farmers, crofters, and land managers protect.
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September 25, 2025 at 7:54 AM
How are other farmers managing their soils? See hints, tips and ideas in the Valuing Your Soils brochure, download at
Can you confidently 'hand-texture' your soils? Want a reminder? See the Valuing Your Soils brochure . Download at www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/soil-nutrien...
September 22, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Can you confidently 'hand-texture' your soils? Want a reminder? See the Valuing Your Soils brochure . Download at www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/soil-nutrien...
Back in July, we caught up with SEPA’s Pete Wright plus Sally MacKenzie and Malcolm Smith from cairngormsnews.bsky.social to talk about the water scarcity situation. If you missed it, watch at
www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/resource/water-scarcity-impact-and-mitigation-measures-scotland/
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September 19, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Back in July, we caught up with SEPA’s Pete Wright plus Sally MacKenzie and Malcolm Smith from cairngormsnews.bsky.social to talk about the water scarcity situation. If you missed it, watch at
www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/resource/water-scarcity-impact-and-mitigation-measures-scotland/
www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/resource/water-scarcity-impact-and-mitigation-measures-scotland/
Data from the Met office shows a mixed picture of rainfall across Scotland (and the UK) over the summer months when compared to the 1991-2020 average. You can read their weather and climate summaries at www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/cli...
September 16, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Data from the Met office shows a mixed picture of rainfall across Scotland (and the UK) over the summer months when compared to the 1991-2020 average. You can read their weather and climate summaries at www.metoffice.gov.uk/research/cli...
Tramline management can protect farm soils and reduce runoff; we have an informative slide set with some different machinery options. Take a look at
Improving Soils and Preventing Runoff and Erosion Through Tramline Management - Farming and Water Scotland
Tramlines are a major diffuse pollution pathway. Controlled traffic farming (CTF) systems reduce soil damage, can increase yield and save both fuel and time.
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September 12, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Tramline management can protect farm soils and reduce runoff; we have an informative slide set with some different machinery options. Take a look at
Plenty of field work going on right now. Remember to keep 2m back from surface water, wetlands or shorelines. More detail in our Know the Rules Factsheet 11; series available at www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/know-the-rules/
Know The Rules - Farming and Water Scotland
Following an update to the Controlled Activities Regulations (CAR), the majority of rules around slurry and silage handing and storage.
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September 9, 2025 at 7:54 AM
Plenty of field work going on right now. Remember to keep 2m back from surface water, wetlands or shorelines. More detail in our Know the Rules Factsheet 11; series available at www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/know-the-rules/
Thinking about gold panning? You better get a move on. Good practice requires that gold panning actives shouldn’t be carried out between 1st October and 31st May where fish are present to protect spawning and emergence. See SEPAs position on gold panning shorturl.at/27y3T
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September 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Thinking about gold panning? You better get a move on. Good practice requires that gold panning actives shouldn’t be carried out between 1st October and 31st May where fish are present to protect spawning and emergence. See SEPAs position on gold panning shorturl.at/27y3T
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[Pic from pixabay.com]
SEPA release their Water Scarcity Reports on a Thursday. Read the latest updates beta.sepa.scot/water-scarci...
September 4, 2025 at 4:48 PM
SEPA release their Water Scarcity Reports on a Thursday. Read the latest updates beta.sepa.scot/water-scarci...
We heard from SAC Consulting's Harry Fisher about some of the benefits of pond creation and how it's a win-win, providing both an asset for the farm and haven for biodiversity. You can read more at bit.ly/44WLW28
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Pond creations on farms - Farming and Water Scotland
Ponds can offer an array of benefits to farms, from prevention of soil erosion and water retention to provide key habitats for biodiversity.
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August 27, 2025 at 7:54 AM
We heard from SAC Consulting's Harry Fisher about some of the benefits of pond creation and how it's a win-win, providing both an asset for the farm and haven for biodiversity. You can read more at bit.ly/44WLW28
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@scottishepa.bsky.social
@sacconsulting.bsky.social
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