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Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st meeting – presentation slides used by Gavin Elrick – Cover crops & green manures
Presentation slides used by Gavin Elrick during the first meeting of the Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network held in October 2019
Read More >Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st Meeting – presentation slides from David Ross: GPS Sampling
Presentation slides used by David Ross during the first meeting of the Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network held in October 2019
Read More >Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st meeting – presentation slides from Scott Campbell
Presentation slides used by Scott Campbell, the 2019 Farmers Weekly Arable Farmer of the Year, at the introductory meeting of the Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network in October 2019
Read More >Technical Note (TN731): Nitrogen Recommendations for Cereals, Oilseed Rape and Potatoes
This technical note is the latest overview of the recommended nitrogen applications for cereals, oilseed rape and potatoes (Updated April 2022).
Read More >Badgers, Bats and Beavers Farming With Protected Wildlife – Practical Guide
Farming and land management can impact on wildlife species that have legal protection, including the places where they live. This practical guide outlines the implications for farmers of this protection for three of the key species. It provides information about the situations where farmers need to be aware of the law and the licensing process that allows activities to be safely carried out without risk of breaking the law.
Read More >Case Study: Tom and Heather Davis
Through a collaborative approach Tom and Heather successfully purchased their farm in the remote Isle of Coll. They achieved this through forming a partnership with another young couple, which meant they reduced the level of capital required. The couple have some excellent tips in this case study from their journey including have a vision, do research and use professional advice.
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