In this section we print good, apparently practical, ideas for good farming. Ideas from anywhere in the world that look like runners. Naturally our prime source comes from the winners and applicants for our Award and you can see these in the Winners Section. But there is a plethora of other material to be gleaned from magazines, from the net and from word of mouth. We would welcome ideas from you. EMail to Harvey Macmillan at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

DUNG to COMPOST

(without effort and with profit)

This article is a precis of a contribution by Elizabeth Gay to the McCarrison Society's magazine. The McCarrison Society exists to further research and awareness of the importance of Nutrition and Health. It is worthwhile having a look at their web site: www.foodforhealthscotland.org

Peelham Farm is Scotland’s “sustainable best”

Peelham Farm has today scooped the 2009 Future Farming Award.

Award judge David Younie was quick to praise the 680 acre Berwickshire enterprise, which supplies beef, lamb and pork to local markets [2]: “As well as producing stunning food, Peelham is resilient, low carbon, and shows great imagination in the way it engages with customers.”

Scottish farmers urged to submit ideas for sustainability Award - 2009

Each year, the Future Farming Award supports a farmer who is managing land in ways which promote sustainability and who would like to share their ideas with others. The 2009 Future Farmer Award is now open for entries, with a closing date of the 13th April.

Future Farming -  Drinkstone Open Day Is A Hit

Identifying rams that seriously cut the mustard - or mint - is key to achieving a profitable flock, together with a formula for sustainable production. These were the take-home messages for more than 40 visitors to the award-winning “Future Farmeig Award" of the year” Drinkstone flock at Hawick, last Wednesday 27 July.