Arable
Understanding Fertiliser
There are many different terms used in the measuring of fertiliser applications, such as hundredweight/catchweight/bag (cwt) per acre, units per acre or kilograms per hectare. Here we explain the difference…
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Reducing Fertiliser Use and Improving Soil Health – A Case Study
Owned by the Birkbeck family and managed by farm manager James Marshall, Hoddom and Kinmount Estate, near Annan in Dumfries and Galloway farms approximately 2,035 hectares, which includes 714 hectares…
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Distilling the Arbikie story
In this episode Mark is joined by John Stirling (Director at Arbikie Distilling Limited). They discuss how John draws on different strengths within the family business to sustainably produce a premium brand spirit, controlling the whole production process, starting with quality home-grown ingredients.
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CropCast – Biodiversity on Arable Farms
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by David Brown, an Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss pollinators, beneficial insects and biodiversity on arable farms. Cropcast is your go…
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CropCast – Time to Talk About IPM
IPM (Integrated pest management) is set to become a key feature of the Scottish agricultural reform route map from 2025. In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Phil Jarvis…
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Scottish IPM Assessment Planning
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. From 2025 IPM plans will…
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Where to Get Started with Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. IPM plans look at the…
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Step-by-Step Guide to Soil Structure Assessment
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Recent wet weather conditions could…
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Grazing to Promote Red Clover
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Last month, we discussed how…
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Agribusiness News May 2024 – Cereals and Oilseeds
UK Supply & Demand v 2024 progress March 2024 UK Cereal Supply and Demand Estimates (AHDB) show well above average end of season stocks for wheat and barley. Despite 2023’s…
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