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Managing Grassland Under Organic Systems
Managing land using organic principles requires a greater emphasis on working in harmony with natural processes. This guide discusses the 5 key areas of soil management, crop choice and rotation,…
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Land Management for Skylarks Alauda arvensis
You can support this iconic farmland bird by Retaining winter stubbles Allowing any permanent grassland to be relatively undisturbed during nesting time Providing beetlebanks or conservation headlands to protect invertebrates…
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Land Management of Blanket Bogs
This practical guide is for everyone who wants to improve the management of blanket bogs and understand these special habitats. Key Messages Recognise the carbon and biodiversity value of bogs.…
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Metabolic Profiling in the Sheep Flock – Why and How to Do It
What is metabolic profiling? Metabolic profiling involves blood testing sheep at key times in the production cycle, such as pre-tupping and pre-lambing or for lambs post-weaning. It is a common…
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Nutritional Management and Metabolic Profiling of Suckler Cows
There are many factors involved in achieving this goal, and nutrition plays a key role but can often be over-looked. This guide will cover how to successfully plan nutrition at…
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Land Management for Water Voles Arvicola amphibious: A Practical Guide
The water vole has chestnut-brown fur, a blunt, rounded nose, small ears, and a furry tail. It is much bigger than other vole species, almost the size of a guinea…
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Win-Win – Crofters’ Assistance for Energy Efficient Heating
The Croft House Grant (CHG) can help alleviate fuel poverty for some crofters providing them with warmer homes that are cheaper to heat. This grant has recently been updated to…
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Vitamin E for Dry Cows – Are You Feeding Enough?
Vitamin E supplementation is absolutely critical for dry dairy cows for immunological function. It also greatly impacts on calf health as well. As vitamin E does not cross the placenta…
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Ensuring Safe Storage for Wet Malting Barley
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. The later and more challenging…
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Getting Started with an Animal Health & Welfare Plan
Animal health and welfare plans are already a fundamental part of many assurance schemes, such as QMS and Red Tractor, and organic certification or marketing contracts. However, as part of…
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