Growing the Crop [AR.GC]
Spring cereal varieties (Summer 2024 update)
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Steve Hoad, team leader in agronomy, physiology & genetics at SRUC, to provide an update on how spring cereal varieties have…
Read More > CropCast – Fungicide Performance 2024
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett, an applied plant pathologist at SRUC to discuss the performance of fungicides during the challenging growing season, that has…
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CropCast – Fungicide performance trial results 2023
Welcome to Cropcast, your go-to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing…
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Legumes in rotations, benefits for the environment and your budget
Introducing legume crops into rotations on your farm or croft has multiple benefits and can positively impact your budget and the environment. Legume crops fix nitrogen from the atmosphere and…
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Home-Saved Seed Considerations
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Home-saving non-hybrid varieties can be…
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Pest Control – Slugs
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Keep on top of slugs…
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Choosing a Catch Crop for your System
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Catch crops are grown post-harvest…
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Crop Trials Open Evening – Lothians
A warm welcome is extended to all for the Lothians Crop Trials Open Evening on Thursday 29th June at Southfield Farm Cousland courtesy of the Hon. David Dalrymple, Fordel Mains.…
Read More > CropCast – Low Drift Nozzles & Closed Transfer Systems
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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Technical Note (TN762) Grain Analysis for Cereals
Grain analysis can help improve your understanding of nutrient uptake across your farm, allowing you to make better informed decisions. This Technical Note covers collecting grain samples, interpreting grain results,…
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