A flock of chickens forages in a grassy area. The group includes a variety of breeds, with some having white feathers and others displaying brown plumage. In the foreground, a brown hen stands out, while several white chickens are scattered around. The scene is set outdoors, with a blurred background of greenery

Winter 26 Newsletter

Key environmental considerations when poultry farming

Stephen Field, SEPA

Whether you are already a poultry farmer or thinking of becoming one, there are key…

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Consultant holding organic material in his hands in front of large pile or organic material.

Winter 26 Newsletter

Importing organic fertilisers onto your farm -what do you need to consider?

Stephen Field, SEPA

Farmers and businesses receiving materials to be spread on their land have a duty to…

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Burn in agricultural field, with grass verge with trees and bushes along the left hand side. Mountains in the far distance.

Winter 26 Newsletter

Water Environment – Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)

Alex Pirie, SAC Consulting

In Autumn 2025 Minister Jim Fairlie announced the return of the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS),…

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Drone image of meander in burn. Showing sediment deposition on south west bend of burn. Either side of burn shows two good agricultural fiends currently at risk of erosion from burn.

Winter 26 Newsletter

Riverbank restoration – where to start

Alex Pirie, SAC Consulting

Last year, Farming and Water Scotland attended a meeting facilitated through Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service…

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Black slurry tank with grey roof on yard behind a hedge. Grass field behind tank.

Winter 26 Newsletter

What are the regulations regarding slurry storage capacity and design on farm?

Stephen Field, SEPA

Regulation history In 1991, the Control of Pollution (Silage, Slurry and Agricultural Fuel Oil) (Scotland)…

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