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    The future uses of UAV in agriculture

    The news recently has had numerous articles of the use (and mis-use) of UAV (unmanned aerial vehicles). Commonly referred to as ‘drones’, UAV are now used in many industries, as well as increasingly used out of simple interest or for recreation activities. Land management is no different, and UAV are now used in many applications, with the potential for much more use in the future.

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    Technical Note (TN668): Managing Soil Phosphorus

    Efficient soil P management is challenging due to the varying ability of soils to mediate and regulate plant available forms of P. Farmers and land managers in Scotland are now able to access farm level information about their soils making it possible to provide more accurate P management advice.

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    Technical note (TN668): Managing soil phosphorus

    Efficient soil P management is challenging due to the varying ability of soils to mediate and regulate plant available forms of P. Farmers and land managers in Scotland are now able to access farm level information about their soils making it possible to provide more accurate P management advice.

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    Practical use of potash on the farm

    Potash (K) is an important nutrient for crop growth. Any potash removed by a crop should be replaced, so that soils do not get run-down. It is important to have a regular programme of soil analysis in place in order to monitor the nutrient status of your soils: if a field is low in potash then you will know to apply more to it.

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