Practical Guides Publications
UAVs in Agriculture: Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies are continuously offering new ways in which drones can be used for smart farming and precision agriculture. The collection of real-time data offers opportunities for farmers to significantly reduce…
Read More >UAVs in Agriculture: Rules and Regulations
When operating a drone it is vital that you follow the regulations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This publication will outline the current rules and regulations that…
Read More >Getting started with rotational grazing in the dairy herd
Getting Started with Rotation Grazing for the Dairy Herd Rotational grazing involves using small fields sizes, (or paddocks) to move stock frequently to provide a rest for the grass and…
Read More >Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Personnel
Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Personnel This template document can be used to record who the key personnel are on the farm – those that ‘normally’ carry out…
Read More >Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Machinery & Equipment
Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Machinery & Equipment This template document provides information for staff about the machinery & equipment you have on the farm for your current…
Read More >Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Crops
Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Crops This document is a guide to follow depending on your farm, crops, and stage of production (sowing, planting, spraying, harvest etc.). This…
Read More >Cross Compliance Key Dates
A useful guide to Cross Compliance Key dates
Read More >Badgers, Bats and Beavers: Farming with protected wildlife – Practical Guide
Farming and land management can impact on wildlife species that have legal protection, including the places where they live. This practical guide outlines the implications for farmers of this protection for three of the key species. It provides information about the situations where farmers need to be aware of the law and the licensing process that allows activities to be safely carried out without risk of breaking the law.
Read More >Calf scour practical guide
Read our calf scour practical guide here
Read More >Changes to tree felling regulations
Read our publication on the changes to tree felling regulations here
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