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Scottish Forestry: Forestry Grant Scheme – Woodland Creation
A Scottish Forestry publication – “The Forestry Grant Scheme: A guide to grant options for woodland creation”
Read More >UAVs in Agriculture: Rules and Regulations
When operating a drone it is vital that you follow the regulations set out by the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA). This publication will outline the current rules and regulations that apply to agricultural use and as well as the new regulations set to come into effect on the 1st of November 2020
Read More >UAVs in Agriculture: Emerging Technologies
Emerging technologies are continuously offering new ways in which drones can be used for smart farming and precision agriculture. The collection of real-time data offers opportunities for farmers to significantly reduce their costs and increase yields.
Read More >UAVs in Agriculture: Drone Based Agricultural Services
Drones are often given a bad reputation for the way they have been misused to breach privacy or shut down airports like Gatwick in 2019. However, the transformative effect they are having on industries around the world must not be ignored. The agricultural sector is one such area where drones are having a larger impact each year, offering smart farming solutions that can improve decision making and farm efficiency and reduce costs.
Read More >Farm Emergency Plan
Use this template to prepare valuable information that would help others in the event that you become ill. Keep it somewhere it’s easily found.
Read More >Scottish Forestry: Forestry Grant Scheme – a guide to grant options for existing woodland owners
Scottish Forestry: Forestry Grant Scheme – a guide to grant options for existing woodland owners
Read More >Cultivation for trees – Giving new woodlands the best start
How do you prepare ground for trees? What kind of ground preparation is best for your land? Why is it important for establishing a new woodland? This video explains…
Read More >Soil & Manure Nutrients – Presentation slides by Mark Tripney for Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network (March 2020)
Presentations slides used by Mark Tripney during the 2nd meeting of the Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network, March 2020
Read More >Farm Advisory Service newsletter March 2020
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Read More >Agroforestry in Scotland (Podcast)
Forestry consultant Stephen Adlard chats to Dr Fritha Langford, a researcher from SRUC. They discuss the wider benefits of integrating trees and agriculture, and Fritha explains how silvopastoral systems have…
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