Soil and Environment [DA.SE]
Ways to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Dairy Enterprises
A carbon audit is a useful tool to help monitor the technical efficiencies of a dairy enterprise. The carbon footprint shows the level of greenhouse gases being produced through activities…
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Milk Manager News March 2023 – Can You Afford Luxury Uptake?
As the days lengthen and grass growth starts to increase, many are looking forward to turnout. With this in mind, it is worth looking at the role of potassium (Potash…
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Nitrate Vulnerable Zone Rules Refresher Webinar
Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZs) have been a feature of farming life in the more intensively farmed parts of Scotland for more than 20 years. Most farmers are therefore familiar with…
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FAS Connect Sustainable Dairy Group Trip to Northern Ireland
In October I had the pleasure of taking a group of dairy farmers from FAS Connect’s “Sustainable Dairy Ayrshire” group on a short trip to Northern Ireland to see different…
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Milk Manager News November 2022 – Upcoming Options For Steading Developments
Readers of Milk Manager News will be accustomed to me waxing lyrically over the environmental options available to the sector and how farms can make best use of these. In…
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Crofternomics: Farmyard Manure Versus Bagged Fertiliser
Crofternomics: Comparing Farm Yard Manure with Bagged Fertiliser Input prices escalating mean that we should calculate the value of FYM. This video covers the efficiency, biodiversity and climate benefits we…
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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…
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Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – John Muir, Freelands Farm
In the third of our Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we visit Freelands Farm where John Muir has invested in strip tillage. Click above to download details of the…
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Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – John McCluskey, Lea Farm
In the second of our Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we visit John McCluskey, Lea Farm who has adopted the principles of minimum tillage. Click below to watch the…
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Importance of Nutrient Budgeting for Fertiliser Purchasing
With uncertainty surrounding fertiliser markets and fertiliser availability, recent soil analysis, manure analysis and preparation of a nutrient budget in advance of any fertiliser purchases will give you the best…
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