Publications
Winter Agronomy Digital Roadshow podcasts – IPM planning
The Winter Agronomy Roadshows in January for this year will be delivered on-line as a combination of technical lectures, podcasts and interactive discussion sessions. In this podcast, Professor Fiona Burnett of…
Read More >Colostrum for Calves
The management of calves at birth and immediately after has the biggest bearing on the future productivity of the calf. The importance of getting good quality colostrum into the calf…
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Grazing vlog Case Studies
During 2020, we asked four livestock farmers to give an insight of their rotational grazing management through the year. These case studies provide a summary of their practises, their 2020…
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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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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…
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Soil pH on Grassland Farms
In this video Dr Bill Crooks, a Senior Soil Consultant, introduces the importance of soil texture. Soil texture can vary within fields and as such should influence the management decisions…
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AgriBusiness News January 2021
Along with the regular articles on policy, cereals, beef, potatoes, sheep and milk, this month we have feature articles on Global and EU Agricultural Economic Trends and a Brexit Update.
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Iceberg Disease Case Study, Sion Williams, Bowhill Farming
Sion Williams, farm manager at Bowhill Farming, is forward thinking and has developed a plan for if an iceberg disease is found in the flock to minimise its spread throughout all 7000 ewes and react quickly to the problem.
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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…
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