Technical Notes Publications
Technical note (TN732): Recommended grass and clover varieties 2019-2020
+++Please note that the latest list (2020/21) is now online and can be found here+++ The agricultural industry in Scotland is co-operating in a scheme to ensure the continuation of…
Read More >Technical note (TN728): Planning Agricultural Field Drainage
Download TN728 – Planning Agricultural Field Drainage Planning agricultural field drainage requires a detailed investigation to obtain the best results. Depending on the site, there could be more than one…
Read More >Technical Note (TN731): Nitrogen Recommendations for Cereals, Oilseed Rape and Potatoes
Summary Nitrogen recommendations for cereals and winter oilseed rape include an adjustment for expected yield. Nitrogen recommendations for potatoes take account of length of growing season, variety group, soil N…
Read More >Technical Note (TN730): Construction of a Cow Track for Access to Grazing
Summary Cow tracks can lengthen the grazing season from reduced damage to pasture and improved field access in poor weather Correctly constructed cow tracks can prevent lameness within the herd…
Read More >Technical note (TN727): Winter Oilseed Rape – Integrated Weed Management
Summary Pre-emergence herbicides generally give the most cost-effective weed control Early post-emergence is a prudent option if there is a risk the crop will fail to establish There are some…
Read More >Technical note (TN726): Fertiliser recommendations for Grassland
Summary The main limitations to grass production are temperature, moisture, soil pH, soil drainage, soil structure, and nitrogen (N). Recommendations take account of nutrient management planning in the PLANET Scotland…
Read More >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…
Read More >Technical note (TN724): Minimising Plastic Waste on farms
Minimising Plastic Waste on Farm – Reduce, Reuse & Recycle This technical note seeks to provide advice to farmers and crofters to help minimise the production of waste plastic on…
Read More >Technical note (TN720): Assessment for Land Drainage
Assessment for agricultural drainage requirement Soil is a complex balance of physical, chemical and biological processes which operate at an optimum when the soil is well structured and freely draining.…
Read More >TN723: Pest management Post Neonicotinoids
Read TN723: Pest management Post Neonicotinoids here
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