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Agronomy Roadshow 2023
The latest crop trial results are being rolled out at Agronomy Roadshows around Scotland. Producing crops profitably and sustainably has never been more important. Using the best available varieties and…
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FAS Connect Sustainable Dairy Group Trip to Northern Ireland
In October I had the pleasure of taking a group of dairy farmers from FAS Connect’s “Sustainable Dairy Ayrshire” group on a short trip to Northern Ireland to see different…
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Forage Peas: An Alternative Source of Protein
The recent volatility in cost and availability of supplementary protein sources has meant dairy farmers have begun growing their own home-grown protein sources, in particular forage legumes. Legumes are popular…
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How do you know if your fields have PCN?
Potato cyst nematodes or PCN have been moving up the agenda for Scottish growers. The pest has become a serious threat to our tattie industry, and it’s not just an…
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Improving Technical Efficiency and Reducing Carbon Emissions
SAC Consulting recently held an open day at Culscadden Farm, Wigtownshire, kindly hosted by Peter & Sarah Simpson who have built up their milking herd to 1000 cows, breeding all…
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What’s happening with bird flu this year?
What’s happening with bird flu this year? As you may be aware, the situation regarding avian influenza has been changing significantly over the last few years, and in none more…
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Preventing Lameness Within Your Dairy Herd
Lameness is one of the costliest diseases within the dairy cow herd, with the average cost of each lameness case being £180 but can vary from £75 up to £500.…
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Potatoes in Practice (PiP) Event Review
Potatoes in Practice (PiP), the largest outdoor field event for the UK potatoes sector took place in glorious sunshine early this August at the James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Research…
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Importance of Nutrient Budgeting for Fertiliser Purchasing
With uncertainty surrounding fertiliser markets and fertiliser availability, recent soil analysis, manure analysis and preparation of a nutrient budget in advance of any fertiliser purchases will give you the best…
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Is Your Grain Store Harvest Ready?
Although grain prices are at unprecedented levels in relative terms this harvest, the high levels of volatility and harvest concerns elsewhere means that taking time to prepare grain stores properly…
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