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Farm Performance in Scotland 2015/16 – Enterprise Gross Margins
Having analysed overall farm performance using whole farm benchmarks, use these benchmarks to identify how specific enterprises could be improved.
Read More >Farm Performance in Scotland 2015/16 – Whole Farm Benchmarks
Use these benchmarks to analyse your accounts to look for options for lifting performance.
Read More >Taking a Targeted Approach to Worming Lambs
Resistance to worming medicines (anthelmintics) is increasing among Scottish sheep flocks. At present, 80% of lowland flocks and 55% of upland flocks show evidence of resistance.
Read More >Electronic Identification (EID) for Sheep Production
The use of EID tags is a mandatory requirement introduced in Scotland in 2010 to aid sheep traceability.
Read More >Technical Note (TN656): Soil Information, Texture & Liming Recommendations
• Web based access to information on your soils on your farm is described.
• Soil texture classes of mineral soils are described and identified by hand texturing.
• Liming recommendations for different soils and managements are tabulated.
Soil Management Practical Guide
Scottish soils are a valuable store of carbon, particularly the peat soils of the uplands and islands.
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