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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,…

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.

Orange particles in the soil denotes water logging

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…

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…

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…

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.