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Technical Note (TN643): Weed Management in Grassland
This technical note describes the most important weeds of grassland and their management. It is designed to be of value to low and high conventional input grassland systems, as well as potentially to organic systems.
Read More >New Entrants Newsletter Spring 2017
The spring 2017 newsletter includes an overview of the regional new entrant groups, a summary after the excitement of the New Entrants Gathering held in February plus added detail on the Mentoring service available to farmers and new entrants. There is also a bit of detail on tenancy law AND a reminder of various grants and scholarships available.
Read More >Mark & Harriet Donald, the Journey of a Starter Farmer
Mark and Harriet Donald presented their story as a Forestry Commission Starter Farmer
Read More >William Harper, This is My Life
William Harper gave an presentation describing his journey through his farming life
Read More >Viktoria Wahle, Stronachs, Tenancy Reform
Viktoria Wahle from Stronachs gave a presentation on the tenancy reform and what could be in it for new entrants
Read More >Alan Laidlaw, Look out the Box
Alan Laidlaw, Chief Executive of RHASS gave an thought provoking talk entitled “Look out the Box”
Read More >Andy McGowan, Scottish Pig Producers
Andy McGowan, Chief Executive of the Scottish Pig Producers gave a talk “Ever thought about pigs?”
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