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Managing slurry, for folks in a hurry
Join SAC Consulting in partnership with Farming & Water Scotland for a practical and informative programme of webinars highlighting ways to make best use of storage, options for funding, getting…
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Winter Agronomy Digital Roadshows 2021
The Winter Agronomy Roadshows in January for this year will be delivered on-line as a combination of technical lectures, podcasts and interactive discussion sessions. Key speakers will cover the launch of…
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Ammonium Nitrate Storage
Following the catastrophic explosion in Beirut reportedly caused by a large amount of Ammonium Nitrate which apparently was stored incorrectly, it is prudent to review the storage requirements for this…
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Making more forage this year
With contingency planning and system changes possible, some might want to hone the mind on making more forage to increase stocking capacity and stock performance this year. This article summarises…
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Good Drainage is Key to Better Soil Health
Ensuring that your drainage system is working is a key element in maintaining soil health. Drainage systems have a limited lifespan and need annual assessment, maintenance and investment to ensure…
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Winning the battle against rushes – post event summary
Fighting rushes on upland farms can feel like a thankless task. This meeting was a 3 year revisit to the Darvel farm we first visited in October 2017 (you can…
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Ayrshire Soil & Nutrient Network: Final meeting – event summary
This was the final meeting of the Ayrshire Soil & Nutrient Network and we returned back to where we started – at our host farm Dormieston. The focus for the…
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Angus Soil & Nutrient Network: 2nd meeting event summary
The second meeting of the Angus Soil & Nutrient Network was held during the middle of January 2020 at the Finavon Hotel, Forfar – a bit warmer than an on-farm…
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Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network: First meeting event summary
The first meeting of the Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network was held in early December 2019 and the primary focus was: The Truth About Trace Elements When considering soil health…
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Banffshire Soil & Nutrient Network: Final meeting – event summary
Field drainage was the primary focus of the final meeting for the Banffshire Soil & Nutrient Network. The meeting was held on our host farm, Newmills of Boyne near Cornhill,…
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