2020 Publications
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…
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UAVs in Agriculture: Drone Based Agricultural Services
Drones are often given a bad reputation for the way they have been misused to breach privacy or shut down airports like Gatwick in 2019. However, the transformative effect they…
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UAVs in Agriculture: Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies are continuously offering new ways in which drones can be used for smart farming and precision agriculture. The collection of real-time data offers opportunities for farmers to significantly reduce…
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UAVs in Agriculture: Rules and Regulations
When operating a drone it is vital that you follow the regulations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This publication will outline the current rules and regulations that…
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North East Organic Discussion Group: Marketing (podcast)
In this podcast, Malcolm MacDonald speaks to Food and Drink consultant Kerry Allison about marketing and the wider food and drink industry. Kerry outlines the scale of the Scottish food…
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Emergency Animal Health Plan
This health plan is designed to be used in the case that other staff are taking responsibility for stock were a key member of staff unavailable. Completing this plan will…
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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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Getting started with rotational grazing in the dairy herd
Getting Started with Rotation Grazing for the Dairy Herd Rotational grazing involves using small fields sizes, (or paddocks) to move stock frequently to provide a rest for the grass and…
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Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Personnel
Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Personnel This template document can be used to record who the key personnel are on the farm – those that ‘normally’ carry out…
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Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Machinery & Equipment
Emergency Plan for Staff: Field Operations – Machinery & Equipment This template document provides information for staff about the machinery & equipment you have on the farm for your current…
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