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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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Recruiting Non-UK Staff For Agricultural Work
The 2025 changes and what they mean for agricultural businesses A points-based immigration system for anyone coming to the UK to work has existed since 2021. This brought with it…
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Opportunities To Use Trees And Hedges For Your EFA Requirement
As of 1st January 2026, the greening regulations changed and farmers and crofters with more than 15 hectares of arable land (including Temporary Grass) are now managing Ecological Focus Areas…
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Prevalence of Heat Stress in Dairy Cows – A Summary of the A-SHED Project
The global climate is changing, with the UK experiencing warmer average summer temperatures and an increasing frequency of heatwaves. While Scotland and northern England are not traditionally regions associated with…
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