Crops and Soils

Pesticide Information Note: Pesticide containers – cleaning and disposal

The application of pesticides inevitably results in the production of waste, principally in the form of pesticide containers and packaging.

Pesticide Information Note: Spray drift

Spray drift is a topic that has come under increasing focus as the general public take more interest in pesticides, their use and their residues.

Improving efficiency to stay competitive

In the latest Farm Advisory Service (FAS) podcast, Rowan Marshall, co-owner of family business, Peter Marshall Farms in Perthshire, describes his experience of applying for a carbon audit and the…

Final meeting of the Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network: What’s in your soil?

This webinar was the third and final meeting of the Orkney Soil & Nutrient Network (broadcast 15/12/2020) and for this meeting, the focus was on What’s living in your soil?…

Protected Urea – Frequently Asked Questions

Protected urea gives around a 78% reduction in ammonia emissions compared to urea. Protected urea could be a solution to concerns that have been raised over ammonia volatilisation from urea. Find out more in these Frequently Asked Questions.

Winter slurry storage & contingency planning – Information note

Making best use of nutrients in slurry should be every landowners goal. Forward planning is essential to manage slurry in a safe and responsible manner and to avoid unnecessary pollution incidents, whilst also getting the best out of the nutrient value.

KTIF TUBERZONE – A Precision Approach to Predicting Potato Tuber Growth

This one-year KTIF (Knowledge Transfer Innovation Fund) project ran from May 2019 to June 2020, spanning the 2019 potato production season and subsequent marketing of the crop. The project aimed…

Managing slurry, for folks in a hurry

Join SAC Consulting in partnership with Farming & Water Scotland for a practical and informative programme of webinars highlighting ways to make best use of storage, options for funding, getting…

Diversifying with Forestry Machinery: Farm Woodlands Information Note

This Information Note summarises details on Forestry Grant Scheme Harvesting & Processing grants for Aim 1 applicants, (diversification) and show-cases two farmers who have utilised it.

Diversifying with Forestry Machinery: Farm Woodlands Information Note

The Forestry Grant Scheme (FGS) comprises a wide range of forestry-related grants, including Harvesting and Processing (H&P) grants. These grants are for the purchase of small-scale, non-industrial machinery with the aim of bringing woodlands back into management, adding value to local economies and to encourage farmers to diversify

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