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Jobs for the boys! There aren’t many jobs advertised where you get your board and lodgings, lots of fresh air and exercise and only need to work for 9-12 weeks…

Silage analysis update Figure 1 shows the average of all silages received at the SRUC lab between July 22 – Jan 23, of 1st and 2nd cut pit and bale.…

Changes to regulations Recent updates to slurry, manure, sewage sludge and anaerobic digestate (AD) regulations mean there are a few changes farmers and contractors now need to be aware of…

UK production increase puts more pressure on prices UK milk output has been rising since September 2022. EU milk production has also been rising recently. UK milk output increased to…

Rising cost of concentrate feed The below graph highlights how (dairy) concentrate feed prices have rocketed from under £250/t in Jan 21 to over £360 in Oct 22. Sheep concentrates…

The prime lamb trade has been depressed for the start of the year, showing values well behind that of 2021 and 2022. January has been a tough month for many…

Prime cattle price lift in January Retail demand for red meat remains high, which has led to several processors increasing prices in January to source finished cattle. Processors are actively…

UK market looks to US weather events The UK began 2023 with a sizable exportable surplus of wheat following higher initial carry-in stocks and a rise in output from the…

Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) Update With the majority of farmers having now been notified whether or not their 2022 AECS application has been successful. From 30th of January, AECS 2023…