Technical Notes Publications
Technical note (TN747): Recording lamb traits
Lamb survival is a major factor in determining the number of lambs reared and so the financial performance of any sheep enterprise. Flock management and nutrition has a significant impact…
Read More >Technical note (TN734): Fertiliser recommendations for vegetables, minority arable crops and bulbs
Summary Vegetables and some of the minority crops can have a high value. Production costs are also often high, with fertilisers accounting for a very small percentage of variable costs.…
Read More >Technical note (TN740): Fertiliser recommendations for soft fruit and rhubarb crops
Summary Soft fruit and rhubarb crops tend to be in the ground for several years. Problems of soil acidity and compaction should be addressed before planting since it will be…
Read More >Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance
Technical Note (TN738): Hedges – Carbon, Conservation & Compliance When it comes to hedges it is important to remember the three Cs: Carbon, Conservation & Compliance. Hedges dominate the farmed…
Read More >Technical note (TN736): Optimising the application of livestock farmyard manures and slurries
Technical Note (TN736): Optimising the application of livestock farmyard manures and slurries Livestock manures applied to agricultural land are valuable sources of organic matter, major and secondary plant nutrients, and…
Read More >Technical note (TN739): Use of a Sward Lifter to Improve Grassland Soil Compaction
A good soil structure is essential to achieve optimum grassland growth. Soil structure is determined by the way that particles of soil are bound together to form fragments. A good…
Read More >Technical Note (TN735): Biofumigation to suppress pests, weeds and diseases
Technical Note (TN735): Biofumigation to suppress pests, weeds and diseases Biofumigation is the suppression of soil-borne pests and pathogens by compounds emitted from brassica green manure crops macerated and incorporated…
Read More >Technical note (TN733): Forage Crops for Livestock
Why Grow Forage Crops for Livestock? Forage crops offer an excellent solution to filling the forage gap in the autumn and winter months when grass growth slows down. They integrate…
Read More >Technical note (TN734): Fertiliser recommendations for vegetables, minority arable crops and bulbs
Summary Vegetables and some of the minority crops can have a high value. Production costs are also often high, with fertilisers accounting for a very small percentage of variable costs.…
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