Soils
Soil management and nutrient network farms
Angus Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary
The first meeting of the Angus Soil & Nutrient Network This first of three meetings was held at the Finavon Hotel, followed by a farm visit to Bogindollo Farm, courtesy of the Crichton…
Read More >Valuing Your Soils – Practical Guidance for Scottish Farmers
This brochure includes useful information about Scotland’s agricultural soils and practical advice outlining the upfront financial savings and business benefits of better soil management and the efficient use of resources. Action and problem-specific ‘field-sheets’ are designed for busy farmers with limited time for reading.
Read More >Dumfries Soil & Nutrient Network – event summary
Valuing Your Soils The meeting was held at Limekilns Farm, near Annan and was focused around the subject of soil management and application of lime. Alastair Beattie (SAC Consulting Dumfries)…
Read More >Technical Note (TN656): Soil Information, Texture & Liming Recommendations
• Web based access to information on your soils on your farm is described.
• Soil texture classes of mineral soils are described and identified by hand texturing.
• Liming recommendations for different soils and managements are tabulated.
Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS) Score Chart
This is a downloadable copy of the Visual Evaluation of Soil Structure (VESS) score chart for use in-field.
Read More >Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Knockglass Farm Nr Thurso
Introduction to Knockglass Farm Knockglass Farm near Thurso, Caithness was purchased by brothers Robbie and Andrew Mackintosh in May 2015 as they sought to increase their farming enterprise. They already have land at…
Read More >Soil & Nutrient Network – Case Study: Wormiston Farm, Peebles-shire
An introduction to Wormiston Wormiston, farmed by Robbie Brockie is an upland mixed beef and sheep farm covering 283 ha. The farm lies around 770ft above sea level with the…
Read More >Lewis and Harris Soil & Nutrient Network Meeting – event summary
This was the first of 3 meetings which will be held over the next 18 months. These meetings are to cover the basics of soil and nutrient management whilst exploring innovative developments and research to benefit the future of crofting agriculture.
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