Practical Guides Publications
What To Expect From A Land Based Inspection Factsheet
The 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 as a guide to find…
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Profitability of Rotations Factsheet
An ideal rotation should include a balance of different crops. The main aim of a rotation is to provide a profitable sequence that breaks the pest and disease cycle, improves…
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Poultry Factsheet
Poultry production is a varied, yet highly integrated sector that can broadly be split into two parts, laying (chicken egg production) and broilers (chicken meat production). According to the Scottish…
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Information Note: Land Management for the Chequered Skipper Butterfly
Information Note: Land Management for the Chequered Skipper Butterfly Chequered Skipper butterflies became extinct in England in 1976. where there are on going trials trying to re-establish it’s presence. In…
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Information Note: Land Management for Corncrakes
Information Note: Land Management for Corncrakes In the UK, the Corncrake is classified as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern and protected in the UK under the Wildlife and…
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Information Note: Land Management for the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly
Information Note: Land Management for the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly In Scotland the Marsh Fritillary butterfly’s distribution is limited to the Argyll islands and the neighbouring strip of the Argyll mainland;…
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Information Note: Land Management for Black Grouse
Information Note: Land Management for Black Grouse Black Grouse were once widespread in the UK. In Scotland they are now one of our fastest declining bird species. Black Grouse are…
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Common Grazings – The Benefits for Crofters of a Grazing Committee
This short guide explains the role of a committee, and the many benefits as a result of being “in—office” – click download to read more.
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Getting Started In Arable Agriculture – Machinery Appraisal
Machinery cost on farms can be a major contributor to high levels of fixed costs. In 2020, it was estimated that £1.8-1.9billion was spent on new farm machinery in the UK. This factsheet will compare the costs of doing the job in-house against paying a contractor.
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Forage Crops Mineral Fact Sheet
Nutritionally forage crops are an excellent source of energy and good source of protein (although root crops tend to be at the lower end). This fact sheet will focus on…
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