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Soil management and nutrient network farms
Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network: 1st meeting – presentation slides from Scott Campbell
Presentation slides used by Scott Campbell, the 2019 Farmers Weekly Arable Farmer of the Year, at the introductory meeting of the Thainstone Soil & Nutrient Network in October 2019
Read More >Technical Note (TN731): Nitrogen Recommendations for Cereals, Oilseed Rape and Potatoes
This technical note is the latest overview of the recommended nitrogen applications for cereals, oilseed rape and potatoes (Updated April 2022).
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Angus Soil & Nutrient Network: 2nd meeting event summary
The second meeting of the Angus Soil & Nutrient Network was held during the middle of January 2020 at the Finavon Hotel, Forfar – a bit warmer than an on-farm…
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Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network: First meeting event summary
The first meeting of the Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network was held in early December 2019 and the primary focus was: The Truth About Trace Elements When considering soil health…
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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Banffshire Soil & Nutrient Network: Final meeting – event summary
Field drainage was the primary focus of the final meeting for the Banffshire Soil & Nutrient Network. The meeting was held on our host farm, Newmills of Boyne near Cornhill,…
Read More >Soil & Nutrient Network: Case Study – Redwell Farm
Redwell Farm is farmed by Roy Callander who purchased the farm 11 years ago. More recently Roy purchased a second block of land taking the total area to 154ha (380.53ac). Redwell lies between the town of Kirriemuir and the village of Glamis. Find out more about Redwell Farm in this Case Study.
Read More >Stirling Soil & Nutrient Network – Climate Change: presentation slides used by Zach Reilly
These are the presentation slides used by Zach Reilly to discuss Climate Change with farmers who attended the final meeting of the Stirling Soil & Nutrient Network.
Read More >Stirling Soil & Nutrient Network: Crop & Soil analysis – Robin Mair
Presentation slides used by Robin Mair during the final meeting of the Stirling Soil & Nutrient Network, focusing on crop and soil analysis.
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