Crops and Soils
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Get funded guidance on farm woodland creation and maintenance
Traditionally, farm woodlands were planted for shelter, timber production, amenity, game cover, or a combination of these. More recently, wildlife conservation and biosecurity have become important objectives, and there has…
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The Potential of the Hemp Crop in Scotland
Is the hemp crop about to become mainstream in Scotland? A recent report Advancing a Sustainable Scottish Supply Chain for Industrial Hemp and Co-Products funded by IBioIC and Scottish Enterprise,…
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Winter Agronomy Roadshow 2025
The popular annual agronomy roadshow returned this month, offering an evidence-based approach to productive and sustainable arable systems and delivered the latest arable research. The events were co-delivered by FAS,…
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Fungi: The forgotten kingdom?
In this episode, we’re joined by Toby Parkes, founder and CEO, and Franziska Scott, European Business Development Manager at Rhizocore Technologies. Together, we’ll explore the untapped potential of fungi in agriculture and forestry, the opportunities for shaping the future of sustainable land management and the vital role of fungi in fostering resilient, productive ecosystems.
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Farm Management Handbook 2024/25
The 45th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals,…
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Arable Scotland
Arable farming in a new era’ is the theme of this year’s Arable Scotland event, taking place on Tuesday 2nd July 2024 at the James Hutton Institute’s Balruddery Farm, near…
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East Lothian Crop Trials Webinar
In this webinar hear from SRUC researchers to decide on your varieties for 2025 harvest. SRUC has been running national and recommended list trials in East Lothian for many years…
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POSTPONED Unearthing Local Views on Peatland Management
THIS EVENT HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL BE HELD AS A WEBINAR. THE NEW DATE AND BOOKING LINK WILL BE POSTED ON THE WEBSITE IN DUE COURSE. Have your say…
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Ask the Expert: Scotland’s Food Biodiversity
Join us for a unique webinar delving into the world of food biodiversity and traditional knowledge. Expert consultants and members of the Orkney Boreray Community will share insights on preserving…
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Forage First Systems at Corbieton Farm
Use the above map for an exact farm location. Maximising forage and utilisation throughout the year is key to an efficient and profitable beef system. By kind permission of James…
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