Practical Guides Publications
Land Management for the Great Yellow Bumblebee
Great Yellow Bumble bees are a fast declining National Priority species in Scotland. Click download to read the best management to protect these species and their dependency on the Machairs…
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Sheep Abortions – Toxoplasmosis
Toxoplasmosis is the second most common cause of abortion in ewes in the UK behind EAE. This factsheet is part of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series and covers what causes…
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Dry Cow Management for a Successful Transition into the Milking Herd
This factsheet focuses on the non-nutritional factors that are important to help dry dairy cows achieve a trouble free-calving and successful transition into the milking herd. Related FAS Resources Dry…
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Marketing the Crop – Getting the Best Outcome for Your Crop
This 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 have been filled quickly and…
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Enzootic Abortion of Ewes (EAE)
Enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) is the most common infectious cause of abortion in sheep in the UK. This factsheet is part of the Sustainable Sheep Systems series and covers what…
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Small Measures Can Make Big Fuel Savings
It isn’t news to anybody that fuel prices have rocketed but as tractors and machinery get on the move for silage and harvest, improving fuel efficiency is an area well…
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The Features and Farmer Benefits of RP&S Map Viewer and LPIS Graphical Editor
The Rural Payments and Services mapping system has a fresh new look and is called Map Viewer and LPIS Graphical Editor. The system has a whole host of new functionality…
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Scottish Recommended Lists for Cereals 2022/23
The Scottish cereals lists include varieties of spring and winter barley, wheat and oats that are of most agronomic and commercial value to Scottish growers and the cereals sector. Recommendations…
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment Plans Handout
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the holistic approach to pest management which aims to maximise profitability and productivity whilst minimising the negative impacts of production on the environment. For more…
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Common Grazings Review Workbook
This review document has been designed to be completed in one meeting. After you complete it you will have action points that your committee should take forward. You may also…
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