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Using Slurry to Save on Fertiliser and Improve Silage
For several months now, energy prices have been trending upwards after the start of the conflict in the Middle East. This has seen oil reach a peak of $100 US/barrel forcing a significant increase…
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Business and Policy July 2026 – Potato Markets and Optical Grading Technology
The legacy of the 2025 potato season will be one to remember, but for all the wrong reasons. A large oversupply and limited demand across the UK and Europe have resulted…
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Business and Policy July 2026 – Milk
Milk production data Milk production is declining and the spring flush has well and truly passed. The latest data from AHDB estimates the GB milk volume for May at 1,167m litres, 19m litres less than…
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Business and Policy July 2026 – Sheep
Tightened supply supports strong market into summer The GB deadweight SQQ lamb price has remained largely steady over the start of June from its high in late May of 944.1p/kg (w/e 23/5/26). With old season lamb supplies very much coming to an end, domestic supply has remained tight towards the start of the month with lower…
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Business and Policy July 2026 – Beef
Finished prices ‘stand on’ After several months of sharp falls in finished cattle prices, with many finishers having suffered losses of approximately £240/head since February 2026, it looks as though beef…
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Business and Policy July 2026 – Arable
Market overview After several weeks of subdued trading, grain markets have finally found something to get excited about. The intense heatwave stretching across much of Western and Central Europe has forced…
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Business and Policy July 2026 – Policy Update
New EU rules on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) The EU recently (17th June 2026) agreed and adopted new rules on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs), including gene-editing technologies, which allow plant breeders to make precise changes…
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Managing Arable Crops for Soil Carbon
This article draws on insights from the LUNZ Hub “Talking Heads” series, based on an interview with independent soil and plant health educator Joel Williams, alongside contributions from Ellen Fay…
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Sustainability Frameworks, A Pathway To Resilience
Scottish farmers are facing growing pressure to meet carbon, biodiversity, sustainability, and reporting requirements from buyers, consumers and government. Corporate value chain mechanisms that are likely to influence agriculture to…
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Business and Policy June 2026 – Scottish Farm Business Survey
The Scottish Farm Business Survey (SFBS) is a yearly economic survey of over 400 farming businesses across Scotland. Data from the June Agricultural Census is used to weight estimates, making…
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