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Lewis & Harris Soil & Nutrient Network 2nd Meeting – Event Summary
Grassland management The meeting opened with Gavin Elrick, SAC Consulting’s soils & drainage expert giving an engaging presentation about the soil nutrients required for efficient grassland growth. You can read Gavin’s presentation…
Read More >Skye Soil & Nutrient Network: 2nd Meeting – Event Summary
This meeting followed up many of the concerns discussed in the first meeting of the Skye Soil & Nutrient Network group. Before this meeting was held Douglas Priest SAC woodland…
Read More >Dumfries: PLANET Scotland for NVZ records workshop – Event Summary
PLANET Scotland is free software produced by the Scottish Government. It helps you to use the most up to date advice on producing fertiliser recommendations. Information on soil nutrient levels,…
Read More >Making woodlands pay in South West Scotland – Event Summary
As well as helping to reduce the impacts of climate change and providing timber for the industry, our forests enhance and protect the environment and opportunities for public enjoyment.
Read More >Kintyre Soil and Nutrient Network: Second Meeting – Event Summary
Soil Nutrients – The Building Blocks of Productivity Despite the weather there was a great turnout for this event and Agricultural Consultant David Ross delivered a thorough and detailed approach…
Read More >Using PLANET Scotland workshop: Dumfries – Event Summary
PLANET Scotland PLANET Scotland is free software produced by the Scottish Government. It helps you to use the most up to date advice on producing fertiliser recommendations. Information on soil…
Read More >Caithness Soil and Nutrient Network: 2nd Meeting – Event Summary
Know your soil – structure and nutrient status The Caithness Soil & Nutrient Network group met during September at the host farm – Knockglass Farm by the kind permission of R…
Read More >Benefits of Small Scale Woodland – Event Summary
There were many positive discussions regarding woodland creation and the practical measures to be taken to achieve the goal of creating a woodland area. The existing woodlands visited were impressive and an inspiration to the attendees who do not currently have woodland cover on their property.
Read More >Funding for organic farming
Up to £1200 available for Scottish farmers considering organic farming. Farmers considering organic farming in Scotland are being offered free business support worth up to £1200 from the Farm Advisory…
Read More >Improving Drainage & Structure for Healthier Soils, Kilmarnock – event summary
Soil & drainage expert Seamus Donnelly as guest speaker This meeting was held on 24 Aug 2017 at Lochhill Farm, Mauchline and kindly hosted by the Taylor family. Following a…
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