An Introduction to the Borders Soil & Nutrient Network – Kerchesters Farm, Kelso

This was the first in a series of events for the new for 2020 Borders Soil & Nutrient Network. Tommy Clark from Kerchesters Farm has kindly agreed to be our host farm for this year.

During our first webinar, we heard from Tommy about his farming system and his hopes and aspirations as a host. We also heard from Yara UK’s Agronomy Manager, Mark Tucker & SAC Consulting’s Soil & Nutrient Specialist, Bill Crooks.

The webinar was facilitated by local Agricultural Consultant, Donald Dunbar. Find out more about Kerchesters Farm.

• Mark Tucker (Yara UK) Presentation slides (pdf)
• Meeting summary notes (pdf )
• Trace Element HGCAS Study 2012 (pdf)
• Technical Note (TN718): Phosphate and potash recommendations for crops grown in Fife, Lothian and Scottish Borders (pdf)