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Integrated Crop Management – Jonathan Black Presentation slides
This is a copy of the presentation given by Jonathan Black at the Integrated Crop Management meeting held in the Lothians on 28 November 2017
Read More >Technical Note (TN686): Conservation Grazing for Semi-Natural Habitats
Grazing is an important process in maintaining semi-natural grasslands, wetlands and heathlands of conservation interest. This technical note provides guidance on developing grazing plans for a range of habitats in Scotland.
Read More >AECS & Greening Changes – presentation slides from ‘Are Your Cows Fed Up?’ meeting
AECS & Greening changes presentation slides by Willie Budge & delivered at the ‘Are Your Cows Fed Up?’ meeting in Caithness, September 2017.
Read More >Technical Note (TN688): Management and Conservation for Farmland Waders
Five wading bird species are among the highest wildlife conservation priorities on Scottish farmland. This technical note details each of these species, including their decline and how you can manage land to help protect them.
Read More >Silage testing Interpreting the results
Silage testing Interpreting the results: A practical guide
Read More >Improving shed ventilation for the beef herd
Improving shed ventilation for the beef herd: A practical guide
Read More >Livestock nutrition
Livestock nutrition: A practical guide
Read More >Milk Manager News December 2017
In the December edition of Milk Manager News: Causes of Cystic Ovaries, Why are my Cows not Milking? Genetic and Genomic Improvement in Dairy Cows, Milking the Industry – FAS Panel Night, Salmonella Dublin Bulk Tank Serology Testing, and dates for your diary.
Read More >ILMP case study: Beauty Bhowmik, High Cleughearn Farm
In 2015, Beauty Bhowmik and her husband Devproteek, decided to change careers and move their family from London to East Kilbride to start a farm business. Being new to farming, Beauty contacted the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) for general advice and information on soil management. FAS encouraged her to apply for an Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP) to get the best out of the new business.
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