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.
Publications
News
Valuing Your Soils – Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers
Valuing Your Soils – Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers
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Farm Management Handbook 2018/2019
The 39th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, rural professionals, students…
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Planning ahead for sustainable plant health
November 12, 2018Moray Soil & Nutrient Network: 2nd meeting – event summary
November 5, 2018Soil health – why and how?
October 12, 2018Uist Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st meeting – event summary
September 20, 2018Clubroot pressure builds
August 31, 2018Upcoming Events
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Crop Health Winter Roadshow in partnership with AHDB (Lauder)
Carfraemill Hotel read more >Jan
Crop Health Winter Roadshow in partnership with AHDB (Inverurie)
The Thainstone House Hotel read more >Jan
Crop Health Winter Roadshow in partnership with AHDB (Inverness)
Macdonald Drumossie Hotel read more >Jan
Sapling to Sawmill Event 1 (South Scotland)
Capenoch House read more >Jan
Sapling to Sawmill Event 2 (South Scotland)
Townhead Sawmill read more >Jan
Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network: 2nd meeting – Stronsay
Stronsay Community Centre read more >Useful links
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