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Farm Advisory Service newsletter December 2019
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Seed treatments for spring crops
Good crops start with good seed and with more spring crop likely next year it could pay to get orders for spring barley seed in early.
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Agribusiness News January 2020
This edition examines the prospects for the main sectors in the year ahead in what looks to be another period of unknowns. One thing is now certain; the UK will…
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Woodland Creation & Management – Frequently Asked Questions (Podcast)
In order to make the most of the 30 minutes of free advice offered by Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service, this podcast has been created to help give a better understanding…
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Agribusiness News December 2019
With the UK election almost upon us it is tempting to think that the Brexit impasse may soon be resolved and we can all get back to more productive issues. …
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Grain pests in farm buildings
Growers should monitor grain temperature regularly – not cooling during winter may be due to pest activity heating the grain. Spear thermometers kept continually in each bin when checked regularly…
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Raspberry Pests
Now is a good time for growers to check canes for any signs of raspberry cane midge damage. Now is a good time for growers to check canes for any…
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Wheat bulb fly damage in Spring barley
Note that spring wheat is just as susceptible to wheat bulb fly damage as the winter crop. If you missed putting in winter wheat due to the conditions and want…
Read More >Case Study: Reducing Compaction at Mertoun Estate
Mertoun Estate manages 1,800 ha of cereals, oilseeds and potatoes across four farming units in the Scottish Borders. Jack Parsons is the Estate Farm Manager and understands the importance of reducing soil structural damage from large machinery. Find out more about the soil management at Mertoun Estate in this Case Study.
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