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Planning ahead for disease management in 2018 – what’s brewing in our winter crops?
Snow and cold temperatures will help to reduce the overwintering pest and disease burden in Scottish crops and this reduced risk should be factored in to early spring spray plans.…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Waternish Farm, Skye
Introduction to Waternish Farm Waternish Farm, Isle of Skye, takes managing farm wildlife and biodiversity very seriously. It is certainly understood by the Montgomery family whose “Farm Tours” diversification business…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: East Balhalgardy, Aberdeenshire
Introduction to Balhalgardy East Balhalgardy and the nearby unit of Auchencleith, farmed by brothers Bill and Alan Maitland, is a predominantly arable farm extending to 216 hectares on the outskirts…
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Scottish farmers offered support to access £252m available for woodland planting and management
The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) is offering funded support to help Scottish farmers manage and establish woodland and access a share of the £252 million available through the Forestry Grant…
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Integrated Crop Management Roadshow: Fife – Event Summary
Integrated Crop Management – a more holistic approach that can benefit your farm yields This roadshow event was held at the Elmwood campus of SRUC on 25th January 2018 with…
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Ramularia update
Ramularia leaf spotting can be a major cause of early leaf death in Scottish barley, with associated yield and quality losses. As it is a relatively new disease most winter…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Bogindollo Farm, Angus
Introduction to Bogindollo Farm Bogindollo Farm is a mixed arable and suckler unit, run by Euan Crichton. The arable rotation includes winter and spring barley, spring oats, winter wheat and…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Girrick Farm, Roxburghshire
Background Girrick is an owner occupied mixed arable, beef and sheep unit farmed by Andrew Forster and his family. Girrick lies around 450ft above sea level and extends to 242ha, all…
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Using Forestry to Benefit your Business – Event Summary
We recently held two meetings on the 17th January. The first during the day at the Arran Outdoor Centre followed by an evening meeting at the SAC Consulting Office in Auchincruive Office. These meetings focused on how woodlands can work alongside your farming business.
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Winter beans and their diseases
Winter beans usually produce strong vigorous plans and can be so healthy and green that late season chocolate spot caused by botrytis is almost welcome or they might stay green…
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