Growing the Crop [AR.GC]

Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – John Davidson, Penicuik Estate

In case study 1 of our Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we hear about John’s move to strip tillage where he farms at Penicuik Estate. Click above…

Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – Introduction

During this series of six videos, filmed in Scotland, we look at reduced tillage and reducing farm emissions over six different farms throughout the Lothians and the Borders. We look…

Grassland Rotations Field Day

Through an interactive demonstration we will explore the forage crops, diverse leys and crop rotations that will increase productivity from homegrown forage whilst adapting to climatic conditions, rising input costs and policy requirements.

How to Get Started with Digital Crop Records

Many computer based crop records programs exist and the functionality makes it easier to keep all the data in one place and increase the ease with which you can prepare…

Arable Scotland Attendees Debate Global Challenges

With crops rapidly ripening off and harvest accelerating towards growers it might have been natural for attendees at the Arable Scotland event on the 5th July to focus on local and…

An Arable Scotland Wrap-Up

Scotland’s premier arable event, Arable Scotland, was hailed as a huge success. Held at Balruddery Farm, near Dundee, the event showcased the latest research and technological advances in arable cropping…

From Croft Gate to Croft Plate Event 1 – Growing Fruit and Veg in Lewis and Harris

An opportunity to see the work being done by Lewis and Harris Horticultural Producers – guided tour round the polytunnels and allotments at the Lews Castle College site, followed by…

Crop Health Updates – June 2022

The weather has been pretty variable across the country and so in some areas it has been tricky to get sprays on to spring barley. Winter crops look well although…

Scottish Recommended Lists for Cereals 2022/23

The Scottish cereals lists include varieties of spring and winter barley, wheat and oats that are of most agronomic and commercial value to Scottish growers and the cereals sector. Recommendations…

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Assessment Plans Handout

Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is the holistic approach to pest management which aims to maximise profitability and productivity whilst minimising the negative impacts of production on the environment. For more…

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