Crops and soils
Pests, weeds and diseases are a constant threat to the yield and quality of crops produced in Scotland. They decrease the efficiency and profitability of crop production and increase its environmental impact. Endemic and new or emerging threats are a risk to Scottish crop production, and the levels of risk are increased as a result of climate change, adaptations in the pests themselves and as a consequence of pesticide changes / withdrawals. Pest, weed and disease pressure varies seasonally and regionally and the safe and appropriate use of pesticides, integrated with alternative interventions has benefits to business efficiency, food safety and the environment.
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Upcoming Events
Dec
Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network: The Truth About Trace Elements
Balintore Seaboard Memorial Hall read more >Dec
Understanding the Use of Anaerobic Digestates on Scottish Farms (Keith)
Longmore Community Hall read more >Dec
How to make the best of your croft – Wester Ross – Polyunit Potential for Production
Coigach Community Hall read more >Jan
Agronomy 2020 – Perth
Murrayshll Country House Hotel & Golf Club read more >Jan
Agronomy 2020 – Scottish Borders
Carfraemill Hotel read more >Jan
Agronomy 2020 – Aberdeenshire
Thainstone House Hotel and Spa read more >Jan
Be The Solution To Diffuse Pollution – Black Isle
The Royal Marine Hotel read more >Jan
Agronomy 2020 – Inverness
Kingsmill Hotel read more >Feb
Be The Solution To Diffuse Pollution – Caithness
Ulbster Arms Hotel read more >Useful links
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