This report aims to provide new insights into the economic contribution that the Scottish potato sector makes beyond the often cited farmgate value of potato production.
The multi-year trial, monitored by PGRO, will be evaluating a few aspects of including legumes in a standard crop rotation.
Objectives:
To evaluate how to maximise the output of legumes in a crop…
Because variables such as temperature and humidity have a profound effect on the activity of crop pests, diseases and natural enemies, the ability to monitor environmental conditions within a crop…
The performance of a suckler beef herd is significantly impacted by poor cow and calf health.
As part of Countryside COP, NSA hosted a webinar on Wednesday 22nd November at 7pm to talk about the use of genetics to tackle methane emissions on sheep farms.
This 16-page bulletin helps producers—and the educators who work with them—use ecological principles to design farm-wide approaches to control pests.
The Nutrient Management Guide (RB209) helps you make the most of organic materials and balance the benefits of fertiliser use against the costs – both economic and environmental.
This manual provides an in-depth review of the applications of crop rotation-including improving soil quality and health, and managing pests, diseases, and weeds.
NSA considers what makes a successful lambing, how to mitigate risk and what to do if things start to go wrong.
Cover crops should be viewed as a long-term investment in improved soil health and farm management.