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Making use of Bale Grazing at Balcaskie Estate
This article originally appeared on the Farming For A Better Climate website Sam Parsons is the farm director for Balcaskie Estate, near Anstuther in Fife. Name: Sam Parsons Farm: Less…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Ross Mitchell, Castleton Farm
Ross Mitchell runs Castleton Farm in partnership with his father Murray. The business covers over 600 ha, specialising in strawberries, raspberries, cherries and blueberries, supplying Marks & Spencers. Ross and…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Hugh Black, Backboath
Hugh farms Backboath near Forfar in partnership with his father James. The business extends to around 400 ha, 50 ha of which is rented ground. Although there is some variation…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Douglas Ruxton, Moss-side of Esslie
Douglas Ruxton farms Moss-side of Esslie, near Fettercairn, a 121 ha arable unit. With over 6km of ditches on the farm, Douglas looked at improving drainage as one way to benefit…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: Ben Barron, Leitfie Farm
Ben Barron, along with his family farms over 200 ha at Leitfie Farms, near Alyth in Perthshire. Leitfie is a mixed arable and beef unit, growing grass for livestock plus…
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Soil Regenerative Agriculture Group Case Study: James Hopkinson, Cloud Farming, Kirriemuir
Farming over 1,100ha of arable land in Angus, James Hopkinson is a partner and founder of Cloud Farming; a farm management business aiming to provide low cost highly adaptable alternatives…
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Nutrient Management Workshop (St Boswells)
Optimising the management and application of livestock manures from cattle This interactive workshop will look at best practice for managing mucks and slurries and how to get the best value…
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Nutrient Management Workshop – Stonehaven
Join FAS at Crathes Public Hall, Banchory, on the 30th January at 10:30am for a Nutrient Management Workshop covering: • Understanding soil nutrient analysis • Crop & grass nutrient requirements…
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Agronomy Roadshows return to Scottish venues in January 2024
The popular annual agronomy roadshows return this month, offering an evidence-based approach to productive and sustainable arable systems and delivering the latest arable research. They are co-delivered by FAS, AHDB…
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Larch Disease and Statutory Plant Health Notices
Dead larch trees are becoming more common particularly in the west of Scotland where the climate is ideal for the disease. The disease that affects the trees is called Phytophthora…
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