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Lighting for Cows

As the shortest day approaches it seems appropriate to think about the day length that your cows are experiencing. Research has shown that both quantity and quality of light in the cow shed can affect milk yield and fertility.

Group of farmers in a hall, listening to a presentation during the final meeting of the Dumfriesshire Soil & Nutrient Network.

Dumfriesshire Soil & Nutrient Network: Final meeting – event summary

GPS soil sampling and variable rate spreading were the focus of the final meeting of the Dumfriesshire Soil & Nutrient Network. David Ross, SAC senior consultant, began the meeting talking…

Making Tax Digital

Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC) intend to make the UK one of the most digitally advanced tax administrations in the world through Making Tax Digital (MTD). The benefit of…

Cold snap may arrest crop disease development

Crop brairds in Scottish winter cereals have benefited from the mild autumn and adequate moisture, which is in contrast to some regions in the south where crops have failed to…

Good Mental Health

We all have mental health, whether it is good or may need improving. Having poor mental health doesn’t simply mean having a diagnosable mental health condition. In the agricultural industry…

Scottish Government opens events on winter nutrition and grazing availability to all farmers and crofters across Scotland

In response to concerns that this year’s weather conditions will result in Scottish farmers and crofters facing feed and fodder shortages this winter, Scottish Government is allowing all farmers and…