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Using PLANET Scotland workshop: Dumfries – Event Summary
PLANET Scotland PLANET Scotland is free software produced by the Scottish Government. It helps you to use the most up to date advice on producing fertiliser recommendations. Information on soil…
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Caithness Soil and Nutrient Network: 2nd Meeting – Event Summary
Know your soil – structure and nutrient status The Caithness Soil & Nutrient Network group met during September at the host farm – Knockglass Farm by the kind permission of R…
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Benefits of Small Scale Woodland – Event Summary
There were many positive discussions regarding woodland creation and the practical measures to be taken to achieve the goal of creating a woodland area. The existing woodlands visited were impressive and an inspiration to the attendees who do not currently have woodland cover on their property.
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Funding for organic farming
Up to £1200 available for Scottish farmers considering organic farming. Farmers considering organic farming in Scotland are being offered free business support worth up to £1200 from the Farm Advisory…
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Improving Drainage & Structure for Healthier Soils, Kilmarnock – event summary
Soil & drainage expert Seamus Donnelly as guest speaker This meeting was held on 24 Aug 2017 at Lochhill Farm, Mauchline and kindly hosted by the Taylor family. Following a…
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Peebleshire Soil & Nutrient Network – third meeting event summary
The Value of Effective Nutrient Budgeting The third meeting of the Peeblesshire soil & nutrient network farm was held at Wormiston Farm, Peebles & focused on the final nutrient budget…
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North East Organic Group – Third Meeting – Event Summary
The third meeting was held on the 16th August 2017 at Mains of Thornton, courtesy of Ian Cooper & Partners. There was an arable focus to this meeting…
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Lanarkshire Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary
The Importance of Soil Properties The meeting was held at Crumhaugh Farm, Stonehouse and focussed on the importance of addressing soil compaction to achieve healthier soils and better yields. This was…
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Angus Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary
The first meeting of the Angus Soil & Nutrient Network This first of three meetings was held at the Finavon Hotel, followed by a farm visit to Bogindollo Farm, courtesy of the Crichton…
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Dumfries Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary
Valuing Your Soils The meeting was held at Limekilns Farm, near Annan and was focused around the subject of soil management and application of lime. Alastair Beattie (SAC Consulting Dumfries)…
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