Crops and Soils
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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…
Read More >The Safe Sludge Matrix
Guidelines for the application of sewage sludge to agricultural land
Read More >Assessing Your soils
This simple, quick soil test describes soil by comparing a spadeful with a reference chart.
Read More >Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Wormiston Farm, Peebles-shire
Soil & Nutrient Network – helping farmers improve soils structure and nutrient management. This case study provides details of the Peeblesshire Soil & Nutrient Network Farm – Wormiston Farm.
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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…
Read More >Valuing Your Soils – Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers
This brochure includes useful information about Scotland’s agricultural soils and practical advice outlining the upfront financial savings and business benefits of better soil management and the efficient use of resources. Action and problem-specific ‘field-sheets’ are designed for busy farmers with limited time for reading.
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