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Winter Grazing Cereals, an Alternative Forage Source
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. SRUC have been involved with…
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Why Patience is the Key to Better Crops and Soils this Spring
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 extremely wet autumn and…
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Using the Green Area Index to Assess Nitrogen in Crops
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Cold and waterlogged soils have…
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Field and Crop Choice for Fodder Crops in 2024
Forage crops offer an excellent solution to filling the forage gap in the autumn and winter months when grass growth slows down. In addition, forage crops are an excellent break…
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Adapting Scotland’s Approach to Growing Fodder Beet
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Following a recent visit from…
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Online Tools to Help Assess Habitats
The advancement of technology and artificial intelligence has meant that surveying and recording environmental data is easier and more precise than ever before. Innovative tools making the most of geographical…
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How to Spot Q Fever and What Action to Take
The disease Q fever is caused by the bacteria Coxiella Burnetii which can infect cattle, sheep and goats. It is endemic in dairy herds in Great Britain, with evidence of exposure…
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Climate Resilience Case Study – Kinnabus Farm
Stuart Lamont, Kinnabus Farm, Islay Conservation & Biodiversity Kinnabus Farm is a 2,000 ha extensive RSPB hill unit in the south west of Islay. As farm manager, one of Stuart’s…
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Herbal Leys – The Challenges
This articles follows on from Herbal leys – what to consider in selecting a mix. Herbal leys contain a variety of species of grass, legumes and herbs and as such…
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Writing a Farm Tenancy Tender Application
A farm tenancy tender application is generally a substantial document generally encompassing a business plan and projected financial budgets, along with additional information which may be stipulated by the prospective…
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