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Reducing Mastitis of Dry Period Origin
Clinical mastitis of dry period origin refers to cases occurring within the first 30 days after calving. There is a high probability that these cases are due to environmental infections…
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Brexit – what lies ahead?
Little change in 2020 – risk of no-deal remains from January 2021 After 47 years, the UK left the European Union at 11pm on 31st January 2020 and has now…
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Highlights of FAS Roadshow
Final dates for our Highlights of FAS Roadshows have now been announced. These Roadshows will take place at Lanark, Thainstone and Stirling throughout the month of March. Roadshows will bring…
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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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Funding deadline for resilience planning lifted for Scottish farming business owners
Following the piloting of resilience planning specialist advice and the positive feedback this has received from the industry, Scottish Government have decided to extend this support to farmers and crofters…
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Habitat Linkage and Carbon Sinkage
Acting as wildlife corridors across a farm, hedgerows provide a relatively safe area for different bird, mammal and insect species to traverse the landscape.
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Tenants’ Improvements Amnesty – Get Brexit Ready!
When asked about the issues most likely to affect their business, most tenant farmers will reply ‘brexit’ and it’s acknowledged that preparing for brexit isn’t straightforward. However there are some…
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Election – Quick Take
Parliamentary deadlock broken – what next? The Conservatives have gained a commanding Commons majority and will be able to get approval for just about anything they wish. This means that…
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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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Crops at risk: What to look out for this season.
Wet conditions and late drilling have exacerbated some pest problems this season but some sharp frosts in November have reduced the aphid and BYDV risk by putting a stop on aphid flights into crops for the next few months, although any return of milder weather may well allow some aphids to multiply and potentially spread BYDV.
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