Acidifying slurry from a naturally high pH value to a neutral level, using sulphuric acid, can reduce ammonia emissions by at least 50 per cent.
Acidifying slurry from a naturally high pH value to a neutral level, using sulphuric acid, can reduce ammonia emissions by at least 50 per cent.
From carbon storage and biodiversity, to animal welfare through providing shade, fodder and natural parasite control, the benefit of trees for farmers was a key topic at the conference
Few Beltex breeders see their sheep as other than a carcase and terminal sire breed, but one farming couple in Perthshire believe Beltex wool has a value worth exploiting
Last year, Magnus Brown was awarded NFYFC Young Farmer of the Year. A trainee solicitor by day, alongside working on the farm, Ellie Layton explores his journey in the industry so far.