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Journey Towards Net Zero Emissions as an Upland Sheep Farmer
Benchmarking carbon emissions against kilograms of agricultural output sold provides a standardised and practical way to measure and compare environmental impact. This approach normalises emissions data, accounting for differences in…
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Business and Policy August 2025 – Cereals
Global Oversupply vs Regional Tensions The global grain market continues to lean bearish, driven by significantly increased production across major exporters. Wheat and maize output are forecast to rise in…
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Business and Policy August 2025 – Sector Focus: Thinking of Selling your Farm? What you Need to Know
For whatever the reason, if you have found yourself in a position of looking to sell your farm, it is not quite as straight –forward as giving the sales agent…
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Business and Policy August 2025 – Milk
Milk production data While milk production is declining from the spring peak, as it usually does at this time of year; production is still well ahead of the same time…
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Business and Policy August 2025 – Sheep
New Season Lamb Trade On the week ending the 19th of July 2025, AHDB has new season lamb at 743.99p/kg DW which is a rise of 13.33p/kg DW on the…
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Business and Policy August 2025 – Policy Brief
Future Farming Investment Scheme Please note that the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) closes for applications on Friday 22nd of August 2025. This scheme differs from previous capital grant schemes,…
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Business and Policy August 2025 – Beef
Sharp decline in beef prices levelling off as beef remains in tight supply After several weeks of finished price declines – 70p/kg beef drop in 6 weeks – deadweight prime…
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Getting Ewes Ready for Tupping
It’s time to start preparing ewes for mating to lamb in the main lambing season (March – May). Several factors contribute to a successful tupping, with ewe condition having arguably…
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Valuing Scotland’s Game Bird Sector – The Pheasant
The pheasant (Phasianus colchicus) is not a native species to Scotland or the UK, but it has become a well-established part of the landscape, especially due to its role in…
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Organics in Scotland – Lower Mill of Tynet Case Study
Organics in Scotland Lower Mill of Tynet is an innovative farm, blending traditional farming practices with direct-to-customer strategies, marketing produce from the farm gate. Gordon grew up on a farm…
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