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Buglossoides arvensis

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General

B arvensis is a further plant containing stearidonic acid.  In nature, this species is widely distributed in northern climates and it is being developed as a crop. 
Buglossoides is of interest as it has been shown to produce higher seed yields than Echium, and this feature, combined with slightly higher stearidonic acid levels in the oil, have resulted in more than a doubling of stearidonic acid yield per hectare in trial work

Please remember that special consideration must be given to the VAT aspects of diversification as the new activity may not be treated the same as the existing farm business from a VAT standpoint.

Market

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Physical Requirements

Work is ongoing to develop agronomic techniques of crop production. 

 With a natural distribution in Northern areas of Europe and the North of the UK, it may offer better potential as a crop for Scotland. 

Costs

The following costing information is general and current prices should be sought for budgeting purposes.

Capital Costs

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Running Costs

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Returns

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Constraints

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Training

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Grants

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Further Information

Publications

Smith, L (2008)  NIAB – Non food and novel crops.  Presentation at Green Supply Chain Conference, York, November 2008

Contact

Dr Elaine Booth
SAC (Scottish Agricultural College) Work SAC Consulting Ferguson Building, Craibstone Estate,
Aberdeen
AB21 9YA
TelWork 01224 711079
Fax 01224 711293

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