Crop Health
Technical note (TN732): Recommended grass and clover varieties 2019-2020
+++Please note that the latest list (2020/21) is now online and can be found here+++ The agricultural industry in Scotland is co-operating in a scheme to ensure the continuation of…
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Weeds in spring beans
The variable yield of field beans is generally more due to pod set issues than weed competition. However, weeds can be a nuisance at harvest and as beans are sown…
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Winter crop monitoring
Winter barley Disease levels are low at the moment and crops are generally looking well. Where disease does establish early then a T∅ spray at mid-tillering is an option to…
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Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network Podcast: Getting back to basics with soil management
Mark Tripney from iSoils and Gavin Elrick from SAC Consulting were the guest speakers during the first meeting of the Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network. In this podcast we hear…
Read More >Technical Note (TN731): Nitrogen Recommendations for Cereals, Oilseed Rape and Potatoes
This technical note is the latest overview of the recommended nitrogen applications for cereals, oilseed rape and potatoes (Updated March 2026).
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Crops at risk: What to look out for this season.
Wet conditions and late drilling have exacerbated some pest problems this season but some sharp frosts in November have reduced the aphid and BYDV risk by putting a stop on aphid flights into crops for the next few months, although any return of milder weather may well allow some aphids to multiply and potentially spread BYDV.
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Seed treatments for spring crops
Good crops start with good seed and with more spring crop likely next year it could pay to get orders for spring barley seed in early.
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Grain pests in farm buildings
Growers should monitor grain temperature regularly – not cooling during winter may be due to pest activity heating the grain. Spear thermometers kept continually in each bin when checked regularly…
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Raspberry Pests
Now is a good time for growers to check canes for any signs of raspberry cane midge damage. Now is a good time for growers to check canes for any…
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Wheat bulb fly damage in Spring barley
Note that spring wheat is just as susceptible to wheat bulb fly damage as the winter crop. If you missed putting in winter wheat due to the conditions and want…
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