Arable
An Arable Scotland Wrap-Up
Scotland’s premier arable event, Arable Scotland, was hailed as a huge success. Held at Balruddery Farm, near Dundee, the event showcased the latest research and technological advances in arable cropping…
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CropCast – Cover Crops & Green Manures
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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Improve Your Soil Fertility
This video covers soil fertility to maximise use of synthetic fertiliser by correcting soil pH, maintaining adequate phosphate (P) and Potassium (K) indices and encouraging clover. Poppy Frater, Sheep and…
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Crop Health Updates – June 2022
The weather has been pretty variable across the country and so in some areas it has been tricky to get sprays on to spring barley. Winter crops look well although…
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Scottish Recommended Lists for Cereals 2022/23
The Scottish cereals lists include varieties of spring and winter barley, wheat and oats that are of most agronomic and commercial value to Scottish growers and the cereals sector. Recommendations…
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Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment Plans Handout
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the holistic approach to pest management which aims to maximise profitability and productivity whilst minimising the negative impacts of production on the environment. For more…
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Agribusiness News July 2022: Sector Focus – Potatoes
Crop development update As AHDB no longer produces planting estimates for the GB potato crop following the wind-up of AHDB potatoes; information is therefore poor, particularly for the ware crop. …
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Agribusiness News July 2022: Sector Focus – Soils
Soil Testing: Benefits and Limitations Without a doubt, soil testing has come to the forefront of UK agricultural policy over the past few years. With the roll out of mandatory…
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