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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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Business and Policy June 2026 – Milk
Milk production data GB production for the year ending 31st March 2026 is estimated to have reached 13.02 billion litres, a significant increase of 5.0% when compared to the previous season. This is the highest volume recorded for a milk-year. The latest…
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Business and Policy June 2026 – Sheep
New season lamb in high demand The strong market experienced from March has continued to grow well past the traditional period of peak demand over Easter and Ramadan. Prices have continued to soar as we head further into new season lamb with prices peaking around 942.5 p/kg…
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Business and Policy June 2026 – Beef
Continued decline Beef prices continue a downwards trajectory, with many finishers now facing unsustainable losses on finished cattle. Many finishers have seen a fall of approximately £240 since February 2026. The beef price has dropped…
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Business and Policy June 2026 – Arable
Market overview Wheat The May WASDE1 report points to a wheat market that is gradually tightening and forecasts a decline in world production of 24.8Mt to 819.1Mt. Although this still ranks as…
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Business and Policy June 2026 – Policy Brief
Red Diesel Duty To Be Cut By One-Third The UK government has announced a temporary cut to red diesel fuel duty to help farmers and other industries cope with high fuel costs. Red diesel duty will fall from 10.18p/litre to…
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Tax Update – Spring Statement 2026
In Brief The 2026 Spring Statement was not a farming Budget. It contained few direct announcements for Scottish agriculture and no major new tax measures aimed specifically at the sector. …
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Build Resilience In Any Farming System Using Organic Principles
We are increasingly recognising the vulnerability of our food production systems to external shocks – escalating input costs, changing consumer patterns and more extreme weather events. Organic systems, with their…
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Ensuring A Resilient Water Supply For Your Farm
With Scotland traditionally being thought of as a ‘wet’ country, we often take water for granted. However, as our climate is changing, water is no longer a ‘free’ and plentiful resource, and many…
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Understanding Portable Soil Moisture Meters
We recently published an article on in-situ moisture sensors here. But, for those wanting to experiment before taking the leap, portable meters remain a useful entry-level option. These handheld devices…
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