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QMS Cattle and Sheep Assurance Scheme
The Quality Meat Scotland, Cattle & Sheep assurance scheme is the longest established scheme of its kind in the world and is now in its 28th year. In order for…
Read More >Oilseed rape sclerotinia management
Oilseed rape will start to pull away rapidly now that spring finally seems to have arrived and, in Scotland’s often tight oilseed rape rotations, sclerotinia risk will be important when…
Read More >Teat Sealants and Mastitis of Dry Period Origin
As there is increasing pressure on dairy farmers to reduce antibiotic usage and practice selective dry cow therapy (SDCT), the use of internal teat sealants is becoming increasingly important to…
Read More >Common Grazings and Sheep Stock Clubs Liability
There is some confusion and ambiguity surrounding the need for both public and employers’ liability cover for common grazings committees and sheep stock clubs. Common grazings committees and sheep stock…
Read More >Using thresholds to determine which crops are at risk from pollen beetles
Once crops are at green-yellow bud, there is a risk from pollen beetle damage to the buds, giving rise to blind-stalks with no flowers or pods forming on them. Pollen…
Read More >Magnesium Supplementation For Cows
With a lack of grass and a flush of grass to come it is important to remember about magnesium supplementation. Magnesium is not stored and a daily dietary intake is…
Read More >Dealing with a Late Spring and Forage Shortages
Grass growth is likely two to three weeks behind normal and many dairy farms are running short of forage, with the added difficulty of getting cows out to grass due…
Read More >Women in Agriculture – Argyll – Event Summary
We decided to start the Women in Agriculture meetings with ‘Get the Record Straight’ looking at both livestock record and book keeping/accounts. Record keeping is a hugely important aspect of running an agricultural business.
Read More >Women in Agriculture March 2018 – post-event summaries
Inspiring events for women in agriculture In March, the Farm Advisory Service ran a series of free events offering inspiration and advice for women working in Scottish agriculture. The events…
Read More >Women in Agriculture – Brechin, Angus – Event Summary
This was the first Women in Agriculture meeting in the Brechin area which focused on the introduction of the “Women in Agriculture” concept and looked at diversification opportunities in the…
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