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Monitoring Flock Performance Case Study (South)
Owen Gray, Saughland Farm, Midlothian Using flock and ewe-level data to improve profitability, reduce labour requirement, and lower lamb losses The team at Saughland Farm has made major strides in…
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Monitoring Flock Performance Case Study (Central)
John & Alix Ritchie, Montalt Farm, Forgandenny, Perthshire Keeping performance monitoring simple in a grass-based system For the Ritchies at Montalt monitoring body condition of their flock is essential to…
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Blowfly Risk and How to Reduce It
The blowfly season is lengthening, with an earlier emergence of flies, largely due to the changing climate. For this reason, producers should be very cautious of fly strike occurring earlier…
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Journey To Net Zero Emissions in Dairying
The business C Murchie & Sons is located outside the village of Blackwaterfoot on the island of Arran, and is owned and operated by John Murchie, who farms at Tigheanfroach…
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Spotlight on Manganese Deficiency in Spring Cereals
Manganese (Mn) deficiency is particularly common in spring barley and can lead to yield losses if left untreated. Soil applications of Mn are generally ineffective, as the applied Mn rapidly…
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Leaf Stripe (Cephalosporium) in Winter Wheat
Cephalosporium leaf stripe is an increasing problem on farms in Scotland where wheat is grown on short rotations. Incidences of the disease have increased in recent years as a consequence…
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Whats in that Tanker? – Accounting for the Use of Slurry on Silage Crops
First cut is well underway for some dairies, and imminent for others across Scotland at the time of writing (6th May). That being said, it won’t be long before the…
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Soil Sampling Requirements for the Whole Farm Plan
Are you thinking about using soil sampling to meet the requirement for the Whole Farm Plan (WFP)? I have noted some confusion amongst clients about the soil sampling requirements and…
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Reducing The Risk Of Mastitis During The Grazing Period
Mastitis is traditionally seen as a problem during the housing period when there is higher risk of infection. However, there is a risk of environmental and clinical mastitis occurring during…
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Multispecies or herbal leys – what are the advantages?
The use of multispecies or herbal leys has come more into focus over the last few years. These are swards with a mixture of grasses, herbs and legumes that confer…
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