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Prepare Your Sheep Stock Club for the Whole Farm Plan in 2026
The Whole Farm Plan (WFP) is mandatory for all businesses claiming Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) in 2026. In 2026 all BPS claimants will need to tick two items on their…
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How to Assess and Improve Cow Cleanliness
Keeping cows clean when housed can often be a challenge but is an important part of ensuring good udder health and prevention of environmental mastitis. If the udder and legs…
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Croft Case Study – Woodland Advice
This case study highlights how crofters can make use of the free FAS woodland tool to identify opportunities and utilisation for woodland on their land. The case study explores the…
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Calf Milk Replacer Guide – What to Use and Why
There are many benefits of feeding a calf milk replacer (CMR) over whole milk, including: Reduced risk of disease transfer (particularly Johne’s) High bacterial load Antibiotic residues Consistency However, there…
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Business and Policy October 2025 – Milk
Milk production data Milk production is now starting to rise heading into the autumn months, on the back of some welcomed rain in September and the increasing trend towards Autumn…
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Business and Policy October 2025 – Sector Focus: Renewables Update
On-farm renewables: Year ahead outlook Interest in renewable energy on farms has surged in recent years, as energy prices have climbed and businesses have looked for ways to cut costs…
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Business and Policy October 2025 – Sheep
September Trade Round-Up The breeding and store trade has shown new record levels in many marts. Cull and prime prices remain above levels from last year. For the week ending…
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Business and Policy October 2025 – Beef
Finished beef prices have recently plateaued, with prices for week ending 20 September 2025 sitting at 652p/kg/dwt for R4L grades, down 5.2p/kg/dwt from the previous week. At the time of…
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Business and Policy October 2025 – Arable
Market Overview Grain and oilseed markets enter the final quarter of the year under the weight of ample global supply, volatile macroeconomics, and uneven demand recovery. Early autumn weather across…
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Business and Policy October 2025 – Policy Brief
The Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme The 2025 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) is now open for applications. This scheme provides additional support, on top of the Basic Payment…
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