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Technical note (TN725): Integrated pest management
Summary Integrated Pest Management (IPM) takes a whole farm approach to managing the land which:- Maximizes the efficiency of crop production Minimizes negative effects on the environment What is Integrated…
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Handling Grain for Analysis & Storage
August 23, 2023This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly....
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CropCast – Benchmarking & Market Forces
June 21, 2023Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by...
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Agribusiness News April 2023 – Cereals and Oilseeds
April 3, 2023Wheat markets see price correction Against a backdrop of bearish market sentiment on pricing, wheat prices this week bounced back, prompting questions as to whether...
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Agribusiness News February 2023 – Cereals and Oilseeds
February 2, 2023UK market looks to US weather events The UK began 2023 with a sizable exportable surplus of wheat following higher initial carry-in stocks and a...
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Marketing the Crop – Getting the Best Outcome for Your Crop
September 15, 2022This year’s harvest has been both rapid and relatively cheap in terms of drying costs; all good news. The downside however is that stores will...
Read more >Winter wheat variety choices – Growing for the Market
September 14, 2022Varieties with soft textured endosperm are the most important choices for Scottish wheat growers. With two-thirds of the Scottish crop destined for grain distilling, and...
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Huge Potential in Winter Barley Varieties
September 14, 2022Recent additions to the winter barley list provide growers with plenty of choice this autumn. Competition for market share is fierce as many varieties demonstrate...
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Cropcast – Grain Marketing
August 17, 2022Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by...
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What To Expect From A Land Based Inspection Factsheet
October 11, 2021The aim of this factsheet is to summarise the key details of a Scottish Government Rural Payments and Services land-based inspection. It can be used...
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Developing Safe Farming Practices – Machinery Maintenance and Training
September 3, 2021Many serious incidents on farms involve machinery, often during maintenance or as a result of poor maintenance. It is important that everyone involved in operating...
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How should I sell my grain?
August 26, 2021How should I sell my grain? When selling grain, growers have a range of different options – with much depending on the individual’s attitude to...
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What To Expect From A Land Based Inspection (webinar)
August 23, 2021Are you worried about being selected for a land-based inspection? Join us in this webinar to find out what is inspected during a land-based inspection...
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Grain Contracts – making them work for you
July 20, 2021Well sown, half grown is an adage often used when discussing crops but growing a good crop is only part of the job. Looking after...
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Forage Stocktake
January 29, 2021Now is a good time to assess silage and straw stocks to ensure that you have enough to see you through to spring turnout. Take...
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Handling Grain for Analysis & Storage
August 23, 2023This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly....
Read more >CropCast – Benchmarking & Market Forces
June 21, 2023Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by...
Read more >Agribusiness News April 2023 – Cereals and Oilseeds
April 3, 2023Wheat markets see price correction Against a backdrop of bearish market sentiment on pricing, wheat prices this week bounced back, prompting questions as to whether...
Read more >Agribusiness News February 2023 – Cereals and Oilseeds
February 2, 2023UK market looks to US weather events The UK began 2023 with a sizable exportable surplus of wheat following higher initial carry-in stocks and a...
Read more >Marketing the Crop – Getting the Best Outcome for Your Crop
September 15, 2022This year’s harvest has been both rapid and relatively cheap in terms of drying costs; all good news. The downside however is that stores will...
Read more >Winter wheat variety choices – Growing for the Market
September 14, 2022Varieties with soft textured endosperm are the most important choices for Scottish wheat growers. With two-thirds of the Scottish crop destined for grain distilling, and...
Read more >Huge Potential in Winter Barley Varieties
September 14, 2022Recent additions to the winter barley list provide growers with plenty of choice this autumn. Competition for market share is fierce as many varieties demonstrate...
Read more >Cropcast – Grain Marketing
August 17, 2022Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by...
Read more >What To Expect From A Land Based Inspection Factsheet
October 11, 2021The aim of this factsheet is to summarise the key details of a Scottish Government Rural Payments and Services land-based inspection. It can be used...
Read more >Developing Safe Farming Practices – Machinery Maintenance and Training
September 3, 2021Many serious incidents on farms involve machinery, often during maintenance or as a result of poor maintenance. It is important that everyone involved in operating...
Read more >How should I sell my grain?
August 26, 2021How should I sell my grain? When selling grain, growers have a range of different options – with much depending on the individual’s attitude to...
Read more >What To Expect From A Land Based Inspection (webinar)
August 23, 2021Are you worried about being selected for a land-based inspection? Join us in this webinar to find out what is inspected during a land-based inspection...
Read more >Grain Contracts – making them work for you
July 20, 2021Well sown, half grown is an adage often used when discussing crops but growing a good crop is only part of the job. Looking after...
Read more >Forage Stocktake
January 29, 2021Now is a good time to assess silage and straw stocks to ensure that you have enough to see you through to spring turnout. Take...
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