Soils [AR.SO]
Rural Roundup – 16th November
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s happening in the agricultural sector, I…
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CropCast – Measuring a Healthy Soil
In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Ross, a senior Agricultural consultant from SAC consulting along with Audrey Litterick, director of Earthcare Technical, to discuss soil health. What…
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Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – Hew Hunter, Broachrigg Farm
In case study 5 of our Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we hear about Hew’s move to reduced tillage where he farms at Broachrigg Farm. Click above…
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Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – Introduction
During this series of six videos, filmed in Scotland, we look at reduced tillage and reducing farm emissions over six different farms throughout the Lothians and the Borders. We look…
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Nutrient Planning Workshop West
Farmers are being faced with soaring fertiliser prices, market volatility, and pressure to reduce emissions. Understanding the principles of a nutrient management plan can help farmers make better decisions which…
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Graze Debate 2022 – Edinvale Farm
Meet at Edinvale Farm to hear from Jock on his bid produce beef cost-effectively whilst maintaining biodiversity and improving soil health
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CropCast – Cover Crops & Green Manures
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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Agribusiness News July 2022: Sector Focus – Soils
Soil Testing: Benefits and Limitations Without a doubt, soil testing has come to the forefront of UK agricultural policy over the past few years. With the roll out of mandatory…
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Soil Health – A Route Towards Net Zero for the Scottish Livestock Industry
Farm Stock (Scotland) Limited (FSS) was awarded a KTIF grant on 10/11/2021. The grant covered a project entitled A Route Towards Net Zero for the Scottish Livestock Industry to be…
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Phosphorus Management and the Relationship Between Differing Soils Capacity to Regulate P Availability for Plant Uptake in Scotland
A novel soil specific approach to P management has allowed better use of soil reserves to reduce P fertiliser by using differing soils capacity to regulate P availability for plant uptake and improve sustainability of food production. The approach is novel as it is the first to make use of high-resolution spatial data directly in nutrient use recommendations.
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