2019 Publications
Podcast: Antibiotics and livestock
Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – and more particularly, antibiotic resistance – is one of the greatest threats to human health globally. Food producing animals account for 37% of antibiotic use in…
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Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Aucheneck Estates, Stirling
Read our Soil & Nutrient Network case study of Aucheneck Estates in Stirling here
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Good ground grows great crops (advertorial)
Read our advertorial here that was first published in the Scottish Farmer, 28/02/2019.
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New Entrant Case Study: William Law
William Law has recently purchased a farm in his own right. This has been achieved through an opportunity arising and his determination. This has been possible by sourcing finance through…
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Technical note (TN719): Recommended grass and clover varieties 2018-2019
+++Please note that the latest list (2020/21) is now online and can be found here+++ Read Technical note (TN719), ‘Recommended grass and clover varieties 2018-2019’ here
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FAS Newsletter February 2019
The latest edition of our newsletter has been sent out to the mailing list and you can read the full publication here Should you want to sign up to receive…
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‘Slurry Lagoons – More than just a hole in the ground’ Podcast
In this podcast, we hear from Agricultural Consultant Seamus Donnelly. Seamus chats with Seamus Murphy about what exactly is involved in the planning and construction of slurry lagoons. The Scottish…
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Worming: How to develop a strategy to suit your farm and your budget
With lambing approaching, we spoke to Vet Heather Stevenson, who is based in Dumfries with SAC Consulting Veterinary Services. Here she talks about the importance of thinking about strategy when…
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Case Study: Billy Matheson
For many years, Billy Matheson worked on offshore oil rigs as an engineer. Weary of the work and keen to try something new, Billy decided to move back home to…
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