Crops and Soils

Using PLANET Scotland workshop: Dumfries – Event Summary

PLANET Scotland PLANET Scotland is free software produced by the Scottish Government. It helps you to use the most up to date advice on producing fertiliser recommendations. Information on soil…

Presentation – Improving drainage & structure for healthier soils event 24.08.17

Practical Guide – Soil Management

Practical Guide – Improving Soil Quality

This Practical Guide concentrates on how we can improve soil quality to help us to adapt to climate change.

Practical Guide – Field Drainage

Practical Guide – Alleviating Soil Compaction

This Practical Guide gives some ideas on how to alleviate soil compaction.

Caithness Soil and Nutrient Network: 2nd Meeting – Event Summary

Know your soil – structure and nutrient status The Caithness Soil & Nutrient Network group met during September at the host farm – Knockglass Farm by the kind permission of R…

Benefits of Small Scale Woodland – Event Summary

There were many positive discussions regarding woodland creation and the practical measures to be taken to achieve the goal of creating a woodland area. The existing woodlands visited were impressive and an inspiration to the attendees who do not currently have woodland cover on their property.

Funding for organic farming

Up to £1200 available for Scottish farmers considering organic farming. Farmers considering organic farming in Scotland are being offered free business support worth up to £1200 from the Farm Advisory…

Pollinator Strategy for Scotland

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