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Greening Changes
Scottish Government recently added new greening rules to be implemented in 2026. These include updates to most of the existing options, an introduction of an additional 4 new EFA options,…
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A Soil Route Map for Scotland
Healthy, resilient soils are vital for productivity as well as supporting wider nature-based systems and ecosystem services. However, there are many risks threatening the future security of Scottish soils (e.g.…
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New Yellow Rust Strain Confirmed
Yellow rust has been present in many Scottish wheat crops from very early this season. It was unexpectedly common on varieties like KWS Dawsum and Bairstow which had, until now,…
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Calving Intervals and Small Herds
Calving intervals are one of many key performance indicators (KPIs) that can be used in any suckler herd to assess how a herd is performing. Some consideration is needed when…
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Monitoring Flock Performance Case Study (North)
Michelle Bruce, Meikle Tillyeve, Udny, Aberdeenshire Data driven flock Michelle collects data throughout the year, using a handheld stock recorder. This allows her to capture key data at handling times,…
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Benchmarking Matters – What, Why, How?
Amid the daily challenges of owning and managing a farm business, you could be sitting on untapped profit that can be found by looking at your farm accounts information. The…
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Business and Policy June 2025 – Sheep
UK EU Strategic Partnership On the 19th of May, an agreement on a new strategic partnership was reached on the between the UK and the EU. The agreement will simplify…
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Business and Policy June 2025 – Milk
Milk production data With the highest production since 2020/21, GB production for the 2024/25 milk year was 12.44 billion litres, 0.7% above the previous season. Meanwhile, the latest data from…
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Business and Policy June 2025 – Cereals & Oilseeds
Global Supply Risks Mount The Nov ’25 feed wheat futures prices rallied over the last two weeks, hitting a one-month high of £186/t on the 22nd May amid growing supply…
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Business and Policy June 2025 – Beef
Young bull numbers impacting on prices Deadweight steers in Scotland averaged 715p/kg in mid-May, up by £2.20p/kg compared with the same week last year. However, as predicted, slaughter availability has…
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