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FAS TV S6 Episode 3
Developed by Soils Essentials, the SKAi spot sprayer is an advanced AI-powered system designed for precision weed control.
On this week’s FAS TV, contractor Richard Young shares his insights on the potential benefits of this technology. We also hear from Peter Beattie, Monitor Farm Facilitator, and Calum Smith of Auchernack Farm at the Strathspey Monitor Farm, as they explain how the system is being used in practice to target docks and other weeds more effectively.
FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.
In this episode, Tiffany Stevenson talks with Simon Oxley about innovation in arable farming and Dr Neil Havis about the upcoming SRUC Crop Trial Events on 23 and 25 June 2026.
As farmers face tighter margins, higher input costs, and increasingly challenging growing conditions, making informed decisions on crop varieties and crop protection is becoming more important than ever. The SRUC crop trial events offer growers the chance to see how current and new winter wheat and spring barley varieties perform under local conditions, while also hearing insights from researchers, industry experts, and fellow farmers on promising options for future seasons.
FAS TV S6 Episode 3
Developed by Soils Essentials, the SKAi spot sprayer is an advanced AI-powered system designed for precision weed control.
On this week’s FAS TV, contractor Richard Young shares his insights on the potential benefits of this technology. We also hear from Peter Beattie, Monitor Farm Facilitator, and Calum Smith of Auchernack Farm at the Strathspey Monitor Farm, as they explain how the system is being used in practice to target docks and other weeds more effectively.
FAS TV is a weekly agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits.
Designed for farmers and crofters, each episode delivers technical messages in a digestible format, with real farmers demonstrating advice in practice.
Events
- 22 Jun Caithness WIA – Inside The Vet Lab
- 22 Jun Lairg Crofting Discussion Group – Grass Management
- 23 Jun Ross-shire WIA – Multi-Species Swards, Leys, Cover Crops & EFA
- 23 Jun Organic Ideas to Benefit Conventional Farms – Ayrshire
- 23 Jun Crops Trials Evening – Lothians
- 24 Jun Beef Calving Efficiency Roadshow – Aberdeenshire
- 24 Jun Gairloch Crofting Discussion Group – Making the Most of Grass
- 25 Jun Crop Trials Evening – Aberdeen
- 26 Jun Argyll WIA – Diversification with a Difference
- 26 Jun Uist Crofting Discussion Group
Events
- 22 Jun Caithness WIA – Inside The Vet Lab
- 22 Jun Lairg Crofting Discussion Group – Grass Management
- 23 Jun Ross-shire WIA – Multi-Species Swards, Leys, Cover Crops & EFA
- 23 Jun Organic Ideas to Benefit Conventional Farms – Ayrshire
- 23 Jun Crops Trials Evening – Lothians
- 24 Jun Beef Calving Efficiency Roadshow – Aberdeenshire
- 24 Jun Gairloch Crofting Discussion Group – Making the Most of Grass
- 25 Jun Crop Trials Evening – Aberdeen
- 26 Jun Argyll WIA – Diversification with a Difference
- 26 Jun Uist Crofting Discussion Group
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