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Managing Wildfire Risk
This publication looks at risk factors for wildfires, land management options for reducing the risk of wildfire and considers different approaches for different areas and the role of controlled burning…
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Beginners Guide to Vaccination & Dosing Sheep
Vaccination and dosing are fundamental skills for every sheep farmer. While the process may seem complicated at first, following a few basic principles can make a big difference. Store medicines…
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Case Study Standhill Farm
Standhill Farm has connected dairy farming, anaerobic digestion and commercial tomato production to create a more circular and resilient farming system. Cow slurry, livestock manure, wholecrop rye and lower-quality silage…
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Oilseed Rape Rotations and Establishment
Following on from Publication 1 (The Role of Major Nutrients in Oilseed Rape), this publication looks at the importance of finding the right place in your rotation for Oilseed Rape…
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Working Together Across a Catchment – Ayrshire Rivers Trust
The Ayrshire Rivers Trust, based in the southwest of Scotland, is an independent charity established to protect and enhance freshwater and associated habitats within the Ayrshire region. Established in 2000…
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Designing Sheep Handling Around Behaviour
A well-designed sheep handling facility is an essential component of any successful sheep farming business. Whether opting for a heavy-duty fixed handling system or a temporary mobile handling system, layout…
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Business and Policy October 2026 – Regenerative Agriculture: Supporting Farm Soils
We’ve been hearing the term regenerative agriculture – regen ag for short – a lot more. Although the concept has been around for a while, there has been a steady…
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Business and Policy October 2026 – Milk
Milk Production Data Milk production is beginning to rise as we head into the autumn months, on the back of some much-welcomed rain in September for those south of the…
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Business and Policy October 2026 – Sheep
Tight Supply And High Demand Driving Trade September has seen the prime lamb trade rise again amid tightened supply, estimated to be 5% down on the 5-year average, coupled with…
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Business and Policy October 2026 – Beef
Prime Cattle Prices Rise Finished beef prices have increased week on week throughout September, a notable change from earlier in the year. GB prime cattle prices rose by another 4p/kg…
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