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Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing
In 2026, muirburn legislation changed in 3 important ways: Everyone will need a licence to undertake muirburn. To obtain a licence everyone taking part in muirburn will need to undertake…
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Greening 2027 – Summary of Changes
Following the introduction of new greening options in 2026 and the broadening of who is required to have Ecological Focus Areas (EFA), the changes for 2027 are more straightforward, namely:…
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Beavers and Water Resilience: A Natural Ally for Arable Systems?
Heatwaves, drought and water scarcity are no longer occasional challenges for arable farmers: they are becoming defining features of the growing season. The UK has already experienced multiple heatwaves in 2026, with drought…
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Business and Policy August 2026 – Sector Focus: Pigs
The pig sector is in the midst of another trough with producers once again selling their pigs at well below the cost of production. With producers facing a perfect storm of rising costs, oversupply and EU…
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Business and Policy August 2026 – Milk
Milk Production Data Milk production continues its seasonal decline, with lower milk prices, volume management schemes and recent heatwaves adding further pressure on output. The latest data from AHDB estimates GB milk production for June 2026 at 1,065…
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Business and Policy August 2026 – Sheep
Seasonal Declines Supported by Slower Supply Prime lamb prices have continued to ease into July following typical seasonal trends although remaining above the 5-year average and ahead of this time last year with deadweight SQQ sitting at 809.2p/kg (w/e 25th July 2026) +55.1p/kg year-on-year (AHDB, 2026). Well fleshed lambs are…
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Business and Policy August 2026 – Beef
Finished Prices Pick Up in July Finished cattle prices in Scotland have slowly but surely improved over the last few weeks. Increased slaughterings, growth in imports and ongoing consumer price pressures all…
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Business and Policy August 2026 – Arable
For much of the past year grain markets have struggled to find any real direction. Large global harvests, comfortable stocks and generally favourable growing conditions across the world’s major exporting regions have kept buyers…
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Business and Policy August 2026 – Policy Brief
Scottish Pig Producers Support Scheme Scotland’s independent pig producers are set to receive a £2 million emergency support package after months of falling pig prices left many farms selling pigs below…
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How To Manage Rhododendron On Your Land
Rhododendron ponticum has become a common sight across many parts of Scotland. Although its bright purple flowers can look attractive in spring and early summer, don’t be fooled – it…
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