Soil and Crops
Fertiliser Considerations for This Year’s Silage Ground
As silage season approaches, careful fertiliser planning is key to achieving strong yields and high-quality forage. Taking a planned approach can help maximise grass growth while making the most of fertiliser inputs.…
- Unearthed News
- 16/03/2026
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Slurry Storage and Spreading
Upcoming changes to the Diffuse Pollution General Binding Rules will require farms to review slurry storage capacity and adopt precision slurry application techniques by 2027. …
- SAC Consulting
- 11/03/2026
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Seaweed – The Free Fertiliser
Seaweed has long been used by coastal crofters as a natural fertiliser, offering a valuable source of nutrients, organic matter and trace elements for grass and crop production.…
- SAC Consulting
- 11/03/2026
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The “Golden Hoof” – Sheep Grazing Winter Crop
Discover how grazing winter cereals can boost crop health, improve lamb performance, and ease winter feed pressures.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Malting Spring Barley – What’s the Alternative?
With 2025 spring barley quality and contract volumes low, many farmers are exploring alternative crops. Discover practical options from oats and beans to green manures, and how they could improve margins and soil health for 2026.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Trading Straw for Farmyard Manure
Straw-for-muck exchanges offer a win-win for livestock and arable farmers, supplying bedding and boosting soil fertility with organic manure. Fiona tells us how clear agreements and good planning can maximise benefits for both businesses.…
- SAC Consulting
- 14/10/2025
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Soil Sampling: Know More, Grow More
Soil sampling is a simple yet powerful tool to optimise fertiliser use, improve crop performance and support sustainable farming. With PSF funding ending in 2025, now is the time to act.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/07/2025
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Preparing a Feed Budget to Assess Your Winter Feed Requirements
With silage shortfalls expected after a dry spring, now is the time to assess your winter feed supply. Learn how to balance rations, calculate livestock needs, and explore fast-growing forage crops to fill the gap.…
- SAC Consulting
- 16/07/2025
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Considerations When Using Home Saved Seed
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- SAC Consulting
- 13/02/2025
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Wireworm: Safeguarding Your Crops
Kerry discusses the rising threat of wireworm, its impact on crops, and practical strategies for prevention and management.…
- SAC Consulting
- 20/01/2025
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Spring Cropping Crossroads – Which Way Now?
David discusses the challenges of spring cropping in 2024, from profitability concerns to weighing options like contract farming or renting land.…
- SAC Consulting
- 20/01/2025
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