Articles
Business and Policy July 2025 – Milk
Milk production data The spring flush has now well and truly passed, with peak production occurring on the 4th of May and reaching a record breaking high of 39.02 million…
Read More >
Business and Policy July 2025 – Sheep
India Trade Agreement An agreement was made at the start of May for a UK – India trade deal. This is likely to come into force at the start of…
Read More >
Business and Policy July 2025 – Cereals & Oilseeds
UK feed wheat futures attempt rebound amid geopolitical tensions and weather risks UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) rallied by £5.15/t (+2.9%) for week ending 20th June, closing at £185.00/t and…
Read More >
Business and Policy July 2025 – Policy Brief
Future Farming Investment Scheme The Scottish Government have launched their new capital grant scheme – the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS). This scheme differs from previous capital grant schemes in…
Read More >
Business and Policy July 2025 – Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Nitrogen Use in Scottish Agriculture
Earlier this month, the Scottish Government published its annual experimental statistics report entitled Scottish Agriculture Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Nitrogen Use: 2023–24. The report presents findings from data gathered on…
Read More >
Strategies for Soil and Forage Resilience in Scotland
Weather patterns in Scotland are becoming increasingly unpredictable, with more frequent and intense periods of rainfall and drought. Given Scotland’s diverse topography and soil types, some areas are better equipped…
Read More >
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,…
Read More >
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.…
Read More >
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,…
Read More >
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. Although some consideration is needed…
Read More >Sign up to the FAS newsletter
Receive updates on news, events and publications from Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service