CropCast

Conversations - Hemp - The Crop in Waiting?

Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:45:00 +0000

Welcome to CropCast Conversations. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Iain Riddell. Iain was a consultant and project manager with SAC Consulting for 45 years, before becoming self-employed and operating under Graystones Consulting. Iain’s work focuses on agricultural supply chains and his main interest is industrial hemp, which will be the focus of this episode. The global market for hemp is expected to quadruple by 2030 and as markets here evolve, there is great potential for Scotland’s farmers to reap the benefits.

Hemp was actually grown in Scotland in the Middle Ages for rope and textile production, before it became more economic to import, to make ropes and sails for ships. It has recently attracted interest as a new arable crop as more uses for hemp become viable, including fibre/shiv for insulation and boarding in house construction and seeds used for cold pressed oil and food health products, plus many other uses. Hemp has also been shown to improve soil structure and quality, store CO2 and improve biodiversity and could play an important role in reducing Scotland’s greenhouse gas emissions. There is potential for this highly versatile crop to be a profitable break crop for farmers as demand increases for biobased materials to replace products derived from fossil fuels.

Industrial hemp is used across sectors such as agriculture, automotives, bio-energy, construction, food and beverages, furniture, paper, personal care, recycling and textiles. Several years field crop experience in Angus and the Borders, and hemp crop trials in Scotland in 2024 has confirmed that the crop grows well in our climate.

Episode Timestamps

01.23 Introducing Iain Riddell

02.50 Potential uses for hemp as an industrial crop

03.46 What do we mean by ‘industrial hemp’

05.45 Historical context

10.45 Growing hemp for fibre

12.17 Hemp – what’s currently going on in the UK

17.09 What we learned from growing hemp in the rotation

22.48 Retting process

28.32 Emerging hemp markets and potential uses

33.42 Hemp seed industry

35.26 Phytoremediation and the advantage of deep tap roots

37.23 Biodiversity benefits

Resources

The Potential of the Hemp Crop in Scotland | Helping farmers in Scotland

Advancing a sustainable Scottish supply chain for industrial hemp and co-products

British Hemp Alliance

IndiNature – Natural fibre construction insulation

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/industrial-hemp-licensing-guidance/industrial-hemp-licensing-factsheet

The Rowett Institute | The University of Aberdeen

Contact:

Mark.Bowsher-Gibbs@sac.co.uk

Graystonesconsulting308@gmail.com (Iain Riddell)

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Knowing Your Numbers

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode George Chalmers is joined by SAC Consultant David Ross, to discuss crop margins from 2025 and predictions for 2026.

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, George Chalmers will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Time Stamps

1:12 Introduction to David Ross

5:00 Impact of weather on 2025 yields

11:12 AHDB Farmbench

13:44 2025 Winter Wheat

19:20 2025 Oilseed Rape

24:50 2025 Spring Barley

28:32 2025 Winter Barley

30:58 Variations between farm

32:55 Projections for Winter Wheat

38:27 Projections for Oilseed Rape 2026

42:04 Projections for Barley 2026

45:35 Alternative crops for 2026

53:30 Key messages

Related FAS Resources

Crops and soils | Helping farmers in Scotland

Other Related Resources

Farmbench - a farm business comparison tool | AHDB

Agricultural Reform Route Map

Conversations - United Oilseeds

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Cropcast Conversations hosted by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Andrew Milne and Nick Hobson of United Oilseeds. We hear how the co-operative is structured, review 2025 OSR harvest and look ahead to prospects for 2026. They also discuss physical movements of the crop and market pricing mechanisms, so for all things OSR, enjoy listening to this very interesting conversation.

Andrew Milne – United Oilseeds Area Manager (Scotland)

Nick Hobson – United Oilseeds Trading Manager

Timestamps

00.55 Introducing Andrew and Nick from United Oilseeds

02.39 United Oilseeds – the company, it’s history and the area it covers

09.52 Varieties

12.15 Harvest 2025

18.43 Looking ahead to 2026

23.47 Movement of rape beyond the store

30.07 Different contract options and storage options

37.44 Key market watchpoints

41.43 Independent analysis of oil content

43.51 OSR Reboot

47.33 Andrews take home message

Related FAS Resources

Crops and soils | Helping farmers in Scotland

How to Get Oilseed Rape off to a Good Start | Helping farmers in Scotland

Related FAS Resources

United Oilseeds | Oilseed Rape | Buy Seed | Sell crops

OSR-Reboot | United Oilseeds | Oilseed Rape

Winter oilseed rape recommended and candidate lists | AHDB

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Agronomy Past, Present & Future

Tue, 16 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode George Chalmers is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett to look back at some of the key developments in agronomy which have taken place over her 33-year career, along with discussion about those which will shape the future.

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC adviser, George Chalmers will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Timestamps

02:00 Fiona Background

05:00 Developments in crop rotation

07:00 Yield (change in mindset)

10:29 Using multi-site chemistry

16:28 New technology & Chemistry

18:00 Biostimulants

20:40 IPM Planning

24:14 Changes in regulations

29:30 BASIS training

31:50 Quality Assurance

33:45 The future of agronomy

35:40 Managing inputs for the season ahead

38:05 Seed dressings

39:50 Reducing application rates

41:30 The challenge of resistance

43:40 Three top tips

Related FAS Resources

FAS Crops & Soils https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/

Cover Crops

Tue, 25 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode George Chalmers is joined by Edward Jones, who is a Sustainable Farming Advisor at Frontier Agriculture to discuss cover crops.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Time codes

04:13 Definitions of green manure, cover crops & catch crops

09:14 Potential benefits

12:24 New species available

14:15 Different species for different areas

20:03 Considerations when choosing a crop

24:14 Greening 2026

28:40 Establishment

33:46 Potential uses with livestock

36:00 Seeds suitable for broadcasting

39:19 Three top tips

Linked FAS Resources

FAS Crops & Soils https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/

EFA Greening 2026 https://www.fas.scot/preparing-for-the-future/

Other Linked Resources

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ed-jones-931725133?utm_source=share&utm_campaign=share_via&utm_content=profile&utm_medium=android_app

Clinkstone – Companion Crops & autumn cover crops in a min-till system https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uw5xnHdsaEw

Cover Crop Guide: https://covercropsguide.co.uk/

Conversations - The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:35:00 +0000

Welcome to Cropcast Conversations hosted by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Julian South, Executive Director of The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (MAGB). MAGB are the trade association of the UK malting industry and represent over 98% of UK malt production, buying around 2 million tonnes of UK malting barley, to make about 1.6 million tonnes of malt. Mark and Julian discuss harvest 2025, barley varieties, tariffs and trade deals and opportunities for the industry.

Episode Timestamps

01.38 Background and structure of MAGB

04.43 What is malt?

06.59 Distilling malts and brewing malts

07.50 Harvest 2025 round up

16.12 Evaluating and approving new barley varieties for malting

23.31 International Barley Hub

26.00 Biggest challenges for the malting barley industry

29.47 International trade

33.25 Tariffs and trade deals

35.04 Peat as a flavouring for malt

37.10 Finding out more: www.ukmalt.com

38.25 The malt industry in 10 years time

Resources

The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain

Malting Barley Committee - The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain

Contact: Julian South: 07967452838, julian@magb.org.uk

SRUC - Soils & plants - Recommended lists

International Barley Hub - The James Hutton Institute

Mycotoxins - The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain

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Arable Farm Finances

Tue, 21 Oct 2025 08:30:00 +0000

In this episode George Chalmers is joined by SAC Senior Consultant and Chartered Accountant Andrew Coalter to discuss Arable Farm Finances, particularly cash flow challenges, investment and capital allowances for arable farms.

Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, George Chalmers will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related FAS Resources

Cash Flow Forecasting: https://www.fas.scot/article/building-good-financial-habits-with-cash-flow-forecasting/

Budgeting & Financial Planning https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/business-tools/budgeting-and-financial-planning/

Finance & Funding https://www.fas.scot/whats-stopping-you-finance-funding/

Machinery Replacement

Tue, 16 Sep 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Robert Meadley to discuss some of the considerations which should be made when deciding to replace or invest in a piece of machinery.

Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related FAS Resources

Getting Started In Arable Agriculture - Machinery Appraisal | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

Other Related Resources

Robert Meadley LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/rob-meadley-85652223/?originalSubdomain=uk

Machinery costing calculator | AHDB

Conversations - Optimising Soil Biology

Mon, 25 Aug 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to CropCast Conversations hosted by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by two guests. Grant James (Business Development Manager at Sea2Soil) discusses an organic soil improver product from Sea2Soil. Grant provides an explanation of the biological mechanisms at play in the product, how it works on-farm and what to expect from applications. Steve Townsend brings a wealth of knowledge and experience of Regenerative Agriculture. Steve advises farmers all over the UK and Europe on how No-Till can improve their business. Steve is passionate about helping farmers reduce their fixed costs, increase their crop yields and weed control whilst repairing their soils.

Episode Timestamps

00.55 Harvest 2025 feedback

03.03 Steve & Soil First Farming

04.04 Grant & Sea2Soil

06.01 What is fish hydrolysate?

06.46 Feeding the soil biology

11.04 Practices to build up soil biology

20.20 Measuring soil biology

27.47 How different crop sectors are responding to regenerative agriculture

32.04 Nitrogen use efficiency

34.56 Albrecht theory

38.40 Getting the magnesium ratio right

41.15 Grant’s take home message

42.00 Steve’s take home message

FAS Resources

Regenerative Agriculture | Helping farmers in Scotland

Other Resources

Organic Soil Improver - Make soil healthier & more productive | Sea2Soil

Grant James: grant.james@pelagia.com, 07976 879646

Soil First Farming

Steve Townsend: steve.townsend@soilfirstfarming.co.uk, 07989 402112

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Ergot

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:15:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Kristina Grenz, Senior Cereal Product Quality Scientist at AHDB, to discuss ergot, which proved to be a significant problem for many growers during harvest 2024. In this episode we discuss the ergot life cycle, symptoms as well as top management tips.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources

AHDB – Ergot management guidance for cereals - https://ahdb.org.uk/news/ergot-management-guidance-for-cereals-strengthened-by-review

AHDB – An introduction to Ergot & its management in cereals https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/an-introduction-to-ergot-and-its-management-in-cereals

FAS – Ergot – What is it and how to prevent it? https://www.fas.scot/article/ergot-what-it-is-and-how-to-prevent-it/

AHDB- Ergot in harvest 2024 https://ahdb.org.uk/news/ergot-in-harvest-2024-cereals-a-pathologist-s-paradise-a-supply-chain-challenge

AIC – Ergot in cereal crops https://www.agindustries.org.uk/resource/ergot-in-cereal-crops-contracts-legislation-and-effective-management-frequently-asked-questions-faqs.html

Greening 2026

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Donald Dunbar and Alan Bruce to discuss changes to EFA options under the Scottish Government’s enhanced greening measures for 2026, and how farmers might go about integrating some of these options into their own farming systems.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related FAS Resources

Greening guidance (2026)

Preparing For The Future | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

Conversations - 2025 Grain Markets and Update from the Field

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Cropcast Conversations hosted by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by James Bolesworth (CRM AgriCommodities) to discuss how grain markets are looking for 2025 and in part 2 Mark is joined by George Chalmers (SAC Consulting) and Neil Havis (SRUC Professor, Crop Pathology) to update us on how crops are looking in Scotland.

Episode Timestamps

00.00 PART 1 – James Bolesworth (CRM AgriCommodities)

03.30 Wheat price movements over winter and early spring

06.14 Why has there been a steeper decline in grain price over the last few months?

09:20 Carryover stocks: current position and going into next season

12.58 Trump and tariffs: impact on food commodities and the grain market

16.33 Crop conditions and predicted reduction in production and output

19.55 Selling new crop: looking at opportunities to smooth the curve of volatility

23.00 PART 2 – George Chalmers (SAC Consulting) and Neil Havis (SRUC, Professor of Crop Pathology)

24.17 How crops are looking in Scotland

32.51 Yellow Rust and YR15

37.19 Choosing wheat varieties to grow this autumn

38.20 Spring barley update

42.30 Ramularia: the late season disease

FAS Resources

Yellow rust - FAS

New yellow rust strain confirmed - FAS

June Crop Update - FAS

FAS Newsletters - Crops & Soils Edition

Crop Trials Evening - Lothians

Crop Trials Evening - Aberdeenshire

Crop Trials Evening - Lanark

Other Resources

CRM AgriCommodities

jbolesworth@crm-group.co.uk

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Grain Storage

Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by George Chalmers to discuss grain storage and the importance of making sure stores are ready for harvest.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

FAS Resources

Crops and Soils Bulletin June 2023 - Grain Store Hygiene Ahead of Harvest | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

Ensuring Safe Storage for Wet Malting Barley | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

Other Resources

AHDB (2023) Grain Storage Guide

Potato Viruses

Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode, Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Kerry Leslie to talk about the Potato viruses, which can cause devastating compulsory burn down orders, and why these viruses remain a major concern for the industry going forward.

Welcome to Cropcast, your go-to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops.

Each month, SAC advisor Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

Six steps for virus management doc https://www.sasa.gov.uk/sites/default/files/The_6_Steps_to_Effective_Virus_Management_in_Potato_Crops.pdf
The SAC Association of Potato Producers (SACAPP) https://www.sruc.ac.uk/business-services/sac-consulting/our-expert-teams/knowledge-networks/potato-services/

Conversations - Sugar beet: Making a Comeback?

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to the first episode of Cropcast Conversations hosted by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Iain Riddel (Principal Consultant, SAC Consulting). They discuss growing sugar beet in Scotland and cover sugar beet trial work, sites, varieties, farmer group feedback and conclusions from trial work.

Episode Timestamps

00.32 Introducing Iain Riddell

01.49 Background to sugar beet in Scotland

05.05 Rural Innovation Support Service project

10.12 Biorefining hubs

11.35 Farmers feedback on practicalities of sugar beet in the rotation

15.43 Harvesting sugar beet

18.40 Storing sugar beet

19.35 Trials of different varieties at different locations

29.40 IBiolC Conference take-home messages

31.30 Iain’s closing thoughts

FAS Resources

Field Trialling Sugar Beet in Eastern Scotland

Other Resources

IBiolC (Organisation that connects industry, academia and government to bring biotechnology processes and products to the global market)

IBiolC annual conference (March 2025)

Sugar Beet: A Just Transition for the Chemicals Sector and a Net Zero Solution for Manufacturing.

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Talking Herbicides with Bayer

Mon, 07 Apr 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Edward Scaman and Chris McClymont to talk about herbicides. How is the current season progressing and what is the best practice advice when it comes to applying products.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

YouTube - Bayer Weed Screen

Find your local Bayer technical manager

FAS - Herbicides

Tom Scrope, Nuffield Scholar 2025

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Tom Scrope to talk about his 2025 Nuffield Scholarship, in which he is exploring new ways of farmer knowledge exchange to secure stronger soils. Tom is also the Co-founder of soil benchmark, an online platform which can be used to create bespoke soil management plans.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked Resources

Nuffield Farming Scholarships: https://www.nuffieldscholar.org/scholars/2024/tom-scrope

Soil benchmark: https://www.soilbenchmark.com/#features

Tom Scrope, Linked in: Tom Scrope on LinkedIn: 🤔 🇦🇺 🪱 Why do Aussie farmers share soil-y ideas BETTER and FASTER than… | 70 comments

Balbirnie Home Farms: Thinking Outside of the Box

Tue, 21 Jan 2025 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Balbirnie Farms manager David Aglen along with Professor Fiona Burnett, an applied plant pathologist at SRUC to discuss the results from crop trials, which have been taking place at Balbirnie Home Farms as part of the AHDB strategic cereal farm Scotland project.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources

Strategic Cereal Farm Scotland | AHDB

Grain Analysis

Tue, 17 Dec 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Borders Farmer Neil Ramsay along with Prof Roger Sylvester-Bradley, Principal Research Scientist and Head of Crop Performance at ADAS; to discuss grain analysis and the benefits it can have when tailoring nutrition.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked Resources

The Yield Enhancement Network | YEN

Nutri-Check Network

Soil Health: A View from Jim Wilson

Wed, 20 Nov 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Angus Farmer & Managing Director of Soil Essentials, Jim Wilson to discuss soil health and the types of tests arable farmers should be considering.

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources

SoilEssentials | Precision Farming Solutions By Farmers for Farmers

Soil sampling - SoilEssentials

Great news for GREATsoils: AHDB issues Soil Health Scorecard guidance | AHDB

Technical Note (TN721): Soil Biodiversity and Soil Health | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service

Regenerative Agriculture (A View from Yorkshire)

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Ruth Wade and Professor Pippa Chapman from the University of Leeds, along with Dr Joseph Martlew from NIAB, to discuss Regenerative Agriculture and the trials which have been taking place in Yorkshire.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources

University of Leeds Farm - Fix Our Food

How to assess soil structure | AHDB

The Six Principles of Regenerative Farming: Why are they important? - AgriCaptureCO2

Regenerative-in-a-Nutshell.pdf (LEAF)

Farm-Scale Regenerative Agriculture | H3

Spring Cereal Varieties (Summer 2024 Update)

Wed, 04 Sep 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Steve Hoad, team leader in agronomy, physiology & genetics at SRUC, to provide an update on how Spring cereal varieties have been performing during the 2024 variety trials, along with his top variety picks.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

For the most recent Scottish Recommended list 24/25

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/media/4qybv20b/sruc-cereals-recommended-list-2024-tables-winter-edition-w1.pdf

Full variety data sets collected are available on the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds website https://ahdb.org.uk/rl

Lothian crop trials webinar 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V74muZHiI9w

Winter Cereal Varieties (Summer 2024 Update)

Thu, 22 Aug 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Steve Hoad, team leader in agronomy, physiology & genetics at SRUC, to provide an update on how winter cereal varieties have been performing during the 2024 variety trials, along with his top variety picks.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

For the most recent Scottish Recommended list 24/25

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/media/4qybv20b/sruc-cereals-recommended-list-2024-tables-winter-edition-w1.pdf

Full variety data sets collected are available on the AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds website https://ahdb.org.uk/rl

Lothian crop trials webinar 2024

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V74muZHiI9w

Fungicide Performance 2024

Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett, an applied plant pathologist at SRUC to discuss the performance of fungicides during the challenging growing season, that has been 2024.

Cropcast is your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

Lothian Crop Trials Webinar - YouTube

Biodiversity on Arable Farms

Thu, 20 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by David Brown, an Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss pollinators, beneficial insects and biodiversity on arable farms.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

How to increase wild pollinators on your farm | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Improving Biodiversity on Your Farm | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

FAS – Specialist advice – Funding for a biodiversity, habitat and landscape management plan of your farm

Specialist Advice | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Time to talk about IPM

Fri, 24 May 2024 06:00:00 +0000

IPM (Integrated pest management) is set to become a key feature of the Scottish agricultural reform route map from 2025. In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Phil Jarvis & Amy Geddes from the voluntary initiative to discuss IPM. What is it and how do farmers go about getting started.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources:

VI Page on IPM

AHDB – IPM Hub

NFU – IPM Plan

Plant health centre – IPM for arable crops or grass, also horticultural.

Scottish Agricultural Reform Route Map

Natural Products Part 2 - VIXERAN (Biostimulant)

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Andy Cunningham, a Field Technical Manager at Syngenta to discuss Vixeran, a new biostimulant which is now available to growers in the UK.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources

VIXERAN - Biostimulant | Syngenta

The Role of Biostimulants in IPM | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Click here to listen to CropCast Natural Products Part 1 - Elicitors

Natural Products Part 1 - Elicitors

Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Neil Havis, a Senior Plant Pathologist at SRUC to discuss natural products with a focus on elicitors.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Related Resources

Strategic Cereal Farms | AHDB

Technical note (TN725): Integrated pest management | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Click here to listen to CropCast Natural Products Part 2 - VIXERAN (Biostimulant)

Spring Fertiliser Applications

Wed, 21 Feb 2024 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Peter Lindsay, an Agricultural Consultant at SAC Consulting and Professor Ian Bingham, a Plant & crop physiologist at SRUC, to discuss spring fertiliser applications for the season ahead.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

TN685 - Sulphur Recommendations for Crops

TN732-Nitrogen Recommendations for Cereals, Oilseed Rape & Potatoes

TN715 – TN718 Phosphate & Potash recommendations for crops

The Journey to Strip Tillage

Fri, 19 Jan 2024 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Neil White, from Greenknowe Farm to discuss his journey, switching from a plough-based system to strip tillage, almost 10 years ago. Neil was recently awarded Farmers weekly, arable farmer of the year 2023.

Linked FAS Resources

Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions - Neil White, Greenknowe Farm (youtube.com)

Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions - John Muir, Freelands Farm - YouTube

Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions - Hew Hunter, Broachrigg Farm - YouTube

Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions - John Davidson, Penicuik Estate (youtube.com)

Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions - John McCluskey, Lea Farm (youtube.com)

Technical Note (TH553): Minimum Tillage

Alternative Crops

Fri, 22 Dec 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by SAC Agricultural Consultant’s Donald Dunbar, Mark Bowsher–Gibbs and Iain Riddell to discuss the potential for alternative crops such as Rye, Hemp and Sugar beet in the Scottish arable rotation.

Linked FAS Resources

Rye

Growing winter Rye in Scotland

Growing Winter Rye in Scotland | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) 

South of Scotland Enterprise Report - Alternative Crops Case Study

Hemp & Sugar beet

South of Scotland Enterprise Report - Alternative Crops Case Study

Hemp -30

Fungicide Performance Trial Results 2023

Thu, 16 Nov 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Cropcast, your go-to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode, Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett from SRUC to discuss the results of this year’s fungicide performance trials.

Professor Fiona Burnett is Head of Knowledge Exchange and Impact at SRUC and an applied plant pathologist with a focus on plant health and sustainable and integrated crop production.

Linked FAS Resources

AHDB - Trial Results for 2024 https://ahdb.org.uk/recommended-lists-for-cereals-and-oilseeds-rl-harvest-results-commentary

AHDB Agronomy Roadshow 9TH Jan – 16th Jan https://www.fas.scot/events/

FAS Crops & Soils bulletin https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/crops-and-soils-bulletin/

Organic Farming

Thu, 19 Oct 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by John Skea, an organic farmer based at East Mains Farm, Auchterhouse to find out, what makes his organic system work. During his conversation with Tiffany, John covers a range of important discussion points including crop rotation, building soil fertility, weed control, and organic markets.

This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in understanding more about what makes a successful organic system work.

Linked FAS Resources

Organic video series looking at three different organic businesses https://www.fas.scot/organics-in-scotland-series/

Getting started with organic farming https://www.fas.scot/article/getting-started-with-organic-farming-is-organic-for-me/

Organic farming Technical notes https://www.sruc.ac.uk/business-services/sac-consulting/agricultural-production/technical-notes/#organic

Winter Grazing Cereals

Wed, 20 Sep 2023 09:00:00 +0000

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Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Iain Wilson from Stracathro estates who is a strong advocate for the using sheep to graze cereals.

 Tiffany is also joined by Dr Robin Walker, a senior researcher focusing on low input cropping systems to discuss trials he has been involved in and the potential benefits of winter grazing cereals for both the arable farmer and the livestock farmer.

Related Resources

Mixed Project – (4th year of the project) – Winter grazing cereals with sheep Home (au.dk)

Farmers Guardian article Grazing sheep on cereals does not reduce yields, Scottish trials find | Farm News | Farmers Guardian

Whitriggs – Winter grazing of crops Whitriggs - Winter Grazing of Crops | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Barley Varieties (Winter & Spring)

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Donald Dunbar, a senior agricultural consultant at SAC consulting, along with Dr Steve Hoad, a team leader in agronomy, physiology & genetics at SRUC, to discuss the latest Scottish variety trial results, which will help growers to choose the best winter and spring barley varieties for harvest 2024.

Linked Resources

For the most recent Scottish Recommended list 23/24 https://pure.sruc.ac.uk/en/publications/scottish-recommended-lists-for-cereals-202324

Winter Wheat Varieties

Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

For the most recent Scottish Recommended list 23/24 https://pure.sruc.ac.uk/en/publications/scottish-recommended-lists-for-cereals-202324

Benchmarking & Market Forces

Wed, 21 Jun 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Julie Clark, senior knowledge exchange manager at AHDB, to discuss the importance of benchmarking and how it can ultimately allow you to make better decisions.

Tiffany is also joined by Olivia Bonser, a Market intelligence analyst at AHDB, to discuss current and longer-term market forces and how these are likely to impact cost of production going forward.

Linked FAS Resources

Farmbench - a farm business comparison tool | AHDB

Farmbench results: past, present and future | AHDB

Tools | AHDB

Cereals and Oilseeds markets | AHDB

GB fertiliser prices | AHDB

Reduced Tillage & the Impact on Integrated Pest Management (IPM)

Wed, 17 May 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Dr Henry Creissan an applied plant pathologist at SRUC and Professor Adrian Newton, a cereal pathologist/ Agroecologist at the James Hutton Institute, to discuss their work, which is looking at the impact of reduced tillage on integrated pest management (IPM) and how farmers can practically incorporate IPM into their own businesses.

Linked FAS Resources

The Centre for Sustainable Cropping is: https://csc.hutton.ac.uk/
Hutton’s IPM website: https://ipm.hutton.ac.uk/
Grieve’s House Tillage Platform: https://ghplatform.hutton.ac.uk/ and virtual tour: https://virtualtours.hutton.ac.uk/grieveshousetour/
Arable Scotland: https://www.arablescotland.org.uk/
Groundswell Scotland is this: https://www.fwi.co.uk/regenerative-agriculture/falkland-estate-to-host-new-regenerative-farming-event-in-scotland
Bayer open day at Boghall trial site. https://cropscience.bayer.co.uk/events/bayer-field-day-edinburgh/

Low Drift Nozzles & Closed Transfer Systems

Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Iain Lindsay, area Manager at Syngenta UK to discuss low drift nozzles & closed transfer systems.

Related Resources

Spray Assist App to aid application on target | Syngenta

Collaborative closed transfer system for UK evaluation | Syngenta

Crop Disease Management: Winter & Spring Barley

Thu, 02 Mar 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Adam Christie, Managing Director at Scottish Agronomy and Professor Fiona Burnett to discuss winter and spring barley disease management (For winter wheat, please see episode 11).

We also discuss T0,T1, T2 & T3 spray timings and what you need to consider for this year's spray programme.

Linked FAS Resources

SRUC Crop protection report Crops | SRUC

Scottish Agronomy Homepage - Visit Scottish Agronomy For More Information

Scottish Recommended lists for cereals 2023/24 SAC RL centre pages 2010 (sruc.ac.uk)

AHDB – Fungicide programmes for Barley https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/fungicide-programmes-for-barley

Crop Disease Management - Winter Wheat

Wed, 15 Feb 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Adam Christie, Managing Director at Scottish Agronomy and Professor Fiona Burnett to discuss crop disease management in winter wheat.

We also discuss T0,T1, T2 & T3 spray timings and what you need to consider for this year's spray programme.  

Linked FAS Resources

SRUC Crop protection report Crops | SRUC

Scottish Agronomy Homepage - Visit Scottish Agronomy For More Information

Scottish Recommended lists for cereals 2023/24 SAC RL centre pages 2010 (sruc.ac.uk)

AHDB – Fungicide programmes for Wheat Fungicide programmes for wheat | AHDB

Using Nitrogen Efficiently

Tue, 24 Jan 2023 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Natalie Wood, agronomy operations manager at YARA UK & Ireland along with George Chalmers, a senior agricultural consultant at SAC Consulting, to discuss best practice for applying nitrogen efficiently this coming season.

Related FAS Resources

Technical Note (TN731) Nitrogen for Cereals, Rapeseed & Potatoes (fas.scot)

Other Related Resources

Fertiliser application and spreading advice | Yara UK

Agronomy podcasts | Grow the future | Yara UK

Nitrogen-Use Efficiency | Grow the Future | Yara UK

Yara UK on Twitter: "Our latest podcast is available! 🎧✔️ Yara agronomist Natalie Wood talks to Ken Rundle about the role micronutrients play in crop establishment and how they are no less important than macronutrients.🌱💧 Listen here 👉 https://t.co/S8cvADqc3T https://t.co/Bs0V9sI5Fe" / Twitter

Natalie Wood - Agronomy Operations Manager - Yara International | LinkedIn

Intercropping

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Gordon Whiteford from Lower Mill of Tynet farm, who uses intercropping as a technique to produce crops to produce feed for his Banffshire based business, Highland Eggs.

Tiffany is also joined by Dr Robin Walker, a senior researcher focusing on low input cropping systems to discuss his research and the potential benefits of intercropping to both arable and mixed farmers.

If you are in Scotland and interested in taking part of the intercrop VALUES project, which Robin is involved in, please contact Robin robin.walker@sruc.ac.uk.

Linked Resources

The current intercropping project SRUC and SAOS are involved with is the EU funded Intercrop VALUES project. (https://twitter.com/IntercropVALUES; https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088203159247; https://www.linkedin.com/company/intercropvalues/posts/?feedView=all)

If you are a farmer, maltster or craft brewer in Scotland and are interested in being a part of the Intercrop VALUES project, Robin would be keen to hear from you. Robin & team plan to explore potential problems and solutions within the value chain of high-quality craft beer made from barley that has been produced using intercrops, e.g., barley undersown with grass-clover, or barley grown in a mixture with a grain legume such as pea. Please contact robin.walker@sruc.ac.uk.

There is a range of intercropping information already available from some of SRUC’s previous projects, such as the ReMIX brochure (PDF) and the YouTube channel (https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRxVldHWHJAoU8xHNZ0efCQ/videos). These will soon be transferred across to the Intercrop VALUES YouTube channel (IntercropVALUES - YouTube) and website once fully up and running as the project progresses. For further information, please contact robin.walker@sruc.ac.uk.

Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs)

Wed, 30 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Mathewson from the Scottish government land inspections team, along with Neil Melville, senior Consultant with SAC Consulting, to discuss ecological focus areas (EFA’s). What is the purpose of them? what are the options and how can you make the most of them?

Related Resources

Greening guidance

https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/basic-payment-scheme/

Local SGRPID office

https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/contact-us/

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

National Advice Hub:

Phone: 0300 323 0161

Email: advice@fas.scot

Measuring a Healthy Soil

Wed, 16 Nov 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Ross, a senior Agricultural consultant from SAC consulting along with Audrey Litterick, director of Earthcare Technical, to discuss soil health. What is a healthy soil? What components can be tested and most importantly, what can we do about the results?

Related Resources

Farm Advisory service (Healthy soils) https://www.fas.scot/article/evaluating-soil-quality-and-testing-for-soil-health-status/

National Testing Scheme Guidance https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/preparing-for-sustainable-farming--psf-/preparing-for-sustainable-farming--psf--full-guidance/

Earthcare Technical http://earthcaretechnical.co.uk/

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

National Advice Hub:

Phone: 0300 323 0161

Email: advice@fas.scot

Better Use of Manures

Wed, 21 Sep 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Craig Bothwell, a senior consultant with SAC Consulting to discuss how to best utilise manures.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked FAS Resources

Video: Making the most of digestate applications | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Real time manure analysis and variable rate application of slurry | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Technical note (TN736): Optimising the application of livestock farmyard manures and slurries | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

National Advice Hub:

Phone: 0300 323 0161

Email: advice@fas.scot

Grain Marketing

Wed, 17 Aug 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Julian Bell, a Principal Consultant with SAC Consulting along with James Bolesworth, managing director of CRM Agri commodities in Gloucestershire to discuss grain markets and effective marketing strategies, which will ultimately allow you to sell your grain for the best price.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked Resources

How should I sell my grain? | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Agri business news (Available on the FAS website)

https://www.fas.scot/downloads/agribusiness-news-june-2022/

AHDB

https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets

(@) CRM Agri on twitter

Daily report: https://www.graintab.com/blog/

Academy: https://www.graintab.com/academy/

www.crmagri.com

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

National Advice Hub:

Phone: 0300 323 0161

Email: advice@fas.scot

Cover Crops & Green Manures

Wed, 20 Jul 2022 09:00:00 +0000

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by senior SAC agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar and Dr Robin Walker, a senior researcher focusing on low input cropping systems to discuss the benefits & potential uses of cover crops & green manures.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

Linked Resources

Read FAS webinar summary – Cover crops & green manures https://www.fas.scot/downloads/thainstone-soil-nutrient-network-1st-meeting-presentation-slides-used-by-gavin-elrick-cover-crops-green-manures/
Listen to podcast – Nutrient strategy – Green manures https://www.fas.scot/publication/nutrient-strategy-green-manures/
Further information on cover crops (AHDB)https://ahdb.org.uk/cover-crops
Webinar – The role of legumes & cover crops and their impacts on EFA compliance. https://www.fas.scot/environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-change/adapting-to-climate-change-crop-and-soil-management/
Cover crops & green manures https://www.fas.scot/downloads/thainstone-soil-nutrient-network-1st-meeting-presentation-slides-used-by-gavin-elrick-cover-crops-green-manures/
Nutrient strategy – Green manures https://www.fas.scot/publication/nutrient-strategy-green-manures/
Cover Crops (AHDB) https://ahdb.org.uk/cover-crops
The role of legumes & cover crops and their impacts on EFA compliance. https://www.fas.scot/environment/climate-change/adapting-to-climate-change/adapting-to-climate-change-crop-and-soil-management/
AECS guidance https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/management-options-and-capital-items/stubbles-followed-by-green-manure-in-an-arable-rotation/
EFA Guidance Greening guidance (2022) (ruralpayments.org)

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

National Advice Hub:

Phone: 0300 323 0161

Email: advice@fas.scot

Gross Margins and Crop Trials

Wed, 22 Jun 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by senior SAC agricultural consultant Hugh Ironside to discuss some of his recent work looking at projected gross margins at differing grain and fertiliser prices.

Tiffany will also be joined by SAC principal consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs to discuss the upcoming cereal variety trials open evening on the 30th June at Ormiston Mains farm and why growers can benefit from visiting these trial sites.

Linked FAS Resources

Gross Margins

Gross Margins For Combinable Crops At Different Grain & Fertiliser Prices

https://www.fas.scot/publication/gross-margins-for-combinable-crops-at-different-grain-fertiliser-prices/

FAS Business Tools https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/business-tools/

AHDB Farmbench - https://ahdb.org.uk/farmbench

Improve Your Farming Finances in 30 mins https://www.fas.scot/publication/improve-your-farm-finances-in-30-minutes-2/

SRUC Crop Trials

Crop Trials Event 30th June 2022

https://www.fas.scot/events/event/crop-trials-tour-lothians/

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

Disease Control for Spring Barley, Winter Oilseed Rape and Potatoes Along with Tips for Planting Forage Crops

Thu, 19 May 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government.

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by SAC crop consultant Peter Lindsay to discuss upcoming disease management strategies for spring barley, how winter oilseed rape is progressing along with tips on desiccation.

Tiffany will also be joined by SAC potato consultant Kyran Maloney to discuss potato blight spray programmes for the season ahead.

Tiffany will also be joined by beef & sheep consultant Kirstin Williams to discuss forage crop planning for the winter ahead.

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot

Winter crop disease management for 2022

Thu, 28 Apr 2022 09:00:00 +0000

Welcome to Cropcast, bringing you all the on crops and soils. Each month, SAC Consulting advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates and the latest research to help you make decisions in the field.

In this episode Tiffany is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett & Dr Neil Havis from to discuss winter crop disease management. In this episode we discuss both T1 & T2 spray timings and what you need to consider for this year's spray programme.

Professor Fiona Burnett is Head Knowledge Exchange and Impact at SRUC. Fiona is an applied plant pathologist with focus on plant health and sustainable and integrated crop production.

Dr Neil Havis is a senior plant pathologist with SRUC and leads the crop protection team.

For more information, visit www.FAS.scot,

Twitter: @FASScot

Facebook: @FASScot