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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Knockglass Farm Nr Thurso
Introduction to Knockglass Farm Knockglass Farm near Thurso, Caithness was purchased by brothers Robbie and Andrew Mackintosh in May 2015 as they sought to increase their farming enterprise. They already have land at…
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Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Wormiston Farm, Peebles-shire
An introduction to Wormiston Wormiston, farmed by Robbie Brockie is an upland mixed beef and sheep farm covering 283 ha. The farm lies around 770ft above sea level with the…
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Lewis and Harris Soil & Nutrient Network Meeting – event summary
This was the first of 3 meetings which will be held over the next 18 months. These meetings are to cover the basics of soil and nutrient management whilst exploring innovative developments and research to benefit the future of crofting agriculture.
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Skye Soil & Nutrient Network Meeting – event summary
The first Soil & Nutrient Network meeting on Skye The first meeting, was held at Waternish Farm, courtesy of Montgomery family. The meeting began with a look and discussion of the…
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Nitrate vulnerable zones (NVZ) – event summary
Between December 2016 and March 2017 we held a series of meetings to look at nitrate vulnerable zones, nutrient budget workshop updating you on NVZ rules and common errors found on…
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Getting to the Roots of the Issue – event summary
The event was held at Keppoch farm, Dundonell in Wester Ross. Paddy Jack gave an informative presentation on the wide range of factors which need to be considered when…
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Kintyre Soil and Nutrient Network: 1st Meeting – events summary
Improving Farm Soils and Making Best Use of Nutrients This was the first of three Soil & Nutrient Network meetings to be held over the next 18 months. It was…
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Grassland Rejuvenation Day – event summary
The event was attended by 29 farmers. Talks in the morning by Gavin Elrick on soil structure and Alex Sinclair on soil fertility and fertilisers were well received and prompted…
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Is Your Grassland Working For You? (Stirling) – event summary
This event was held at Caledonian Marts, Stirling. The event provided a holistic view on nutrient planning and the affect it can have on grazing, silage production and the value…
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Inverness-shire Soil and Nutrient Network Meeting – event summary
First Soil & Nutrient Network meeting on the Black Isle At the first of three Soil and Nutrient Network meetings on the Black Isle, 21 local farmers participated in lively…
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