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Farm Woodland News – Autumn 2019
Agroforesty Special. In this Edition: How farming with trees can benefit your business; Case studies from farmers using agroforestry; Can you eat trees? The Lynbreck Croft take on integrating trees and livestock; What’s the threat? An update on tree pests and diseases from Scottish Forestry; Find out
what it takes to win Scotland’s Finest Woods Awards; Species focus – Willows and their agroforestry potential; Forestry Grant Scheme update and Timber market update
Stranraer Soil & Nutrient Network: Final Meeting – Presentation slides
Presentation slides from the final meeting of the Stranraer Soil & Nutrient Network held during September 2019, discussing the Balwherrie Lime Trials, the importance of analysing slurry and livestock nutrition with 2019 silage analyses.
Read More >Technical Note (TN730): Construction of a Cow Track for Access to Grazing
Cow tracks can lengthen the grazing season from reduced damage to pasture and improved field access in poor weather. Correctly constructed cow tracks can prevent lameness within the herd and increase milk quality from improved udder hygiene. This Technical Note looks at how to plan and construct and maintain a cow track to access grazing.
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