Farming Scotland Magazine

19/11/2025

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13/11/2025

Clear Dip and Bimeda Collaborate to Pioneer Safe Disposal of Waste Sheep Dip Using Innovative Technology

The Clear Dip team and Bimeda Animal Health, leaders in parasite control, have announced a strategic collaboration aimed at tackling one of the most pressing environmental and livestock welfare challenges: the safe and sustainable disposal of waste sheep dip.
Sheep scab, caused by the mite Psoroptes ovis, remains a significant threat to animal welfare and productivity across the UK. Bimeda’s Gold Fleece Sheep Dip, containing the organophosphate diazinon, has become a critical tool in controlling this parasite. However, the disposal of waste dip-especially for commercial dipping contractors, has become increasingly difficult due to limited or no access to licensed waste facilities.
This programme aims to advance the de-risking process by allowing waste sheep dip to be treated at the point of use, with diazinon being captured for safe disposal. The project will then be supported by Innovate UK grant funding within the ADOPT programme, which the Clear Dip team have secured.
Ruth Clements, programme lead for Clear Dip, said “we are excited to be bringing this potential, much needed, solution to sheep dip disposal. This approach aims to strengthen farm resilience and support sheep welfare by enabling sustainable medicine use and environmental protection.”
“Waste dip disposal is reaching a critical point,” said Rachel Mallet, Veterinarian for Bimeda UK. “Without a viable solution, we risk undermining the very tools that protect sheep welfare. This collaboration is about finding a scientifically sound, responsible, and affordable way forward.”
This collaboration reflects both parties’ commitment to environmental sustainability, animal welfare, and responsible use of veterinary medicinal products.
For further information, please contact:
Clear Dip Innovation
Ruth Clements
[email protected]
Bimeda Animal Health:
Rachel Mallet, Commercial Technical Veterinarian UK & IRL
[email protected]

Bimeda is a leading global manufacturer, marketer and distributor of animal health products and veterinary pharmaceuticals.

30/10/2025

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29/10/2025

BBC’s This Farming Life is Looking for Farmers and Crofters to Take Part in their new series
The award-winning BBC Scotland documentary series This Farming Life is returning - and producers are on the lookout for Scotland based farmers and crofters to feature in the next series.
Celebrating the heart, humour, and hard work of farming life across Scotland, This Farming Life follows a diverse mix of people working the land - from the Highlands and Islands down to the Borders and everything in between. Each series captures the realities of modern agriculture: the hard work, the unpredictable weather, the triumphs, the challenges, and the deep sense of pride that comes with caring for animals, crops, and community.
Filmed over the course of a year, the series offers a stunning and honest portrait of life on the land - from lambing and calving to harvest and livestock marts - revealing the resilience, warmth, and humour that define Scottish farming.
For this new series, the production team is keen to hear from people across Scotland - whether you’re part of a farming family or starting out on your own, carrying on generations of tradition or breaking new ground for the future. This Farming Life would love to hear your story.
To apply or find out more please get in touch with the team: [email protected]
07593 897241

“This Farming Life has always been about celebrating the families behind farming in Scotland - their triumphs and tribulations, and their passion for livestock and the land,” �“We’re looking for farmers and crofters from all backgrounds who’d like to share their experiences, whether they’re just starting out or have generations of history on the same land.”

01/09/2025

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