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How to Spot, Stop, and Safely Handle Honeybee Swarming

Swarming season has come early - and it’s catching many off guard. Whether you’re a beekeeper or just have bees on your land, knowing how to recognise and manage swarms is vital to protect both your bees and your neighbours.…

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  • 17/06/2025
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Is Your Stock Getting Enough Water at Grass?

Whether you run beef, dairy, or sheep, understanding how much water your animals need and how to provide it efficiently can safeguard health and performance this summer.…

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  • 17/06/2025
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Reducing the Risk of Blowfly

Blowfly season is arriving earlier and sticking around longer, putting more sheep at risk. Marion tells us how to identify, prevent, and treat blowfly strike.…

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  • 17/06/2025
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Managing Grass Swards

After an unusually dry spring, grass recovery is slow, and grazing strategies matter more than ever. Lorna tells us how to protect swards, plan winter feed, and adapt your pasture management to cope with more extreme weather.…

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  • 17/06/2025
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Funding Woodland Creation and Management in Scotland

Thinking about planting trees, improving existing woodland, or integrating agroforestry into your farm? Find out how the Forestry Grant Scheme can support your woodland goals.…

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  • 17/06/2025
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Meet the Consultant - Mary-Jane Lawrie

Based in our Edinburgh office, Senior Consultant Mary-Jane Lawrie combines practical on-farm expertise with a passion for people and the environment. From biodiversity audits to leading Scotland’s Women in Agriculture programme, she’s helping shape a more resilient and inclusive farming future.…

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  • 17/06/2025
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Meet the Consultant - Mhairi Dalgleish

From carbon audits to biodiversity strategy, Mhairi supports Perthshire farms and leads natural capital projects shaping sustainable agriculture across Scotland.…

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  • 12/05/2025
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Meet the Consultant - Alex Pirie

From Kintyre dairy roots to leading the Ayr office in Southwest Scotland, Alexander Pirie brings hands-on farming experience with a strong commitment to sustainable farming.…

  • Unearthed News
  • 15/04/2025
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) plans are key to sustainable pest control—boosting productivity, protecting the environment, and supporting farm assurance compliance.…

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  • 15/04/2025
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Focus on Grass: A 2025 Review of Grazing Systems

Explore how smarter grazing strategies—like rotational grazing and pasture species optimisation—can boost productivity, cut costs, and future-proof your farm in 2025’s changing landscape.…

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  • 15/04/2025
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Staggers and the Risks from High Potassium Fertiliser

Spring grass growth and high-potassium fertiliser can trigger staggers in cattle. Learn how to manage magnesium levels and protect herd health this grazing season.…

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  • 15/04/2025
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Neonatal Clostridial Diseases in Lambs

Clostridial diseases like lamb dysentery and pulpy kidney pose serious risks to newborn lambs. Learn how timely ewe vaccination and colostrum management can protect your flock.…

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  • 15/04/2025
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