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Integrated Crop Management & New Tech (Lothians) – Event Summary
The principles of Integrated Crop Management, it’s importance and how it can be implemented was the focus of this recent meeting in Kirknewton. This is a summary of what was…
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Milking the Industry (Campbeltown) – Event Summary
A panel, made up of John Armour, NFUS Policy Advisor, Sandy Wilkie – Mr Milk, and Csaba Adamik the Senior Nutritionist with SAC Consulting, were challenged by a number of…
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Rhynchosporium leaf scald in barley
Rhynchosporium is a disease that is so common in our barley crops that it is probably assumed that we know everything there is to know about it. But it is a…
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Integrated Crop Management and New Technology (Borders)
Jorin and Aidan Grimsdale of Mountfair Farming have seen a significant reduction in soil compaction following the introduction of controlled traffic farming in their arable fields. The business has been…
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Reducing Lameness in Cattle & Sheep on Arran – Event Summary
Follow the 5 step method whenever trimming cattle’s feet. This will allow the weight to be transferred onto the correct part of the hoof, allowing the sensitive areas to heal.…
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New Entrants to Farming: Livestock Medicines and Use (Morayshire) – Event Summary
Guest speakers, Donald and Serena from the Aberlour Vet Group and Billy from Elanco, presented information on livestock medicines, including responsible use, storage, administration, quarantine procedures and the reduction in…
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North East Small Holder Discussion Group – Event Summary
A well-attended evening which provided information on funding opportunities and discussions about topics for future meetings.
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New Entrants to Farming: Adding Value to Croft Produce – Event Summary
With many businesses now looking to diversification oppurtunities to increase croft income the Uist New Entrants Group were keen to look at the potential of adding value to their produce.…
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More changes in yellow rust in wheat
Yellow rust is one of those wheat diseases that, once experienced, is never forgotten. Severe infections strip green leaf away almost like a herbicide and decimate yield – badly affected…
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Making the most of your land – Renewables, Woodlands & GAEC, Event summary
With the current Brexit situation and uncertain red meat markets, farmers need to explore how to ‘Make the most from their land’. By maximising output from your farmland, you can…
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