Articles
Winter Wheat Choices 2025/26
Deciphering all the pro’s and cons varieties currently on the market in the UK. Steve Hoad (Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, SRUC) provides his…
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Winter Barley Choices 2025/26
There are over 30 winter barley varieties currently on the market in the UK. Steve Hoad (Department of Plant and Soil Sciences, SRUC) selects his…
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Step by Step Guide to a DIY Carbon Audit
Farmers, crofters and land managers can complete a carbon audit themselves to meet the Whole Farm Plan requirements. Regardless of which tool you are going…
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Tips for Better Weed Control in Grassland – Docks, Thistles & Rushes
Weeds in grassland can reduce yield and pose risks to animal health if not managed effectively. As chemical control options which preserve clover are limited,…
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Managing Ash Dieback
Ash dieback fungus was originally found at several sites in Scotland on newly planted sites that had imported trees from the Netherlands. By 2015 it…
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The Oa Greenland White-Fronted Goose Landscape-Scale Conservation Partnership
Biodiversity conservation is often more effective when implemented across larger areas than a single farm. Collaboration within farmer clusters enables farmers to pool resources, share…
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Business and Policy July 2025 – Beef
Beef prices What a difference a month can make! Deadweight steers in Scotland averaged £7.15 per kg in mid-May, up by £2.20/kg compared with the…
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Business and Policy July 2025 – Milk
Milk production data The spring flush has now well and truly passed, with peak production occurring on the 4th of May and reaching a record…
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Business and Policy July 2025 – Sheep
India Trade Agreement An agreement was made at the start of May for a UK–India trade deal. This is likely to come into force at…
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Business and Policy July 2025 – Cereals & Oilseeds
UK feed wheat futures attempt rebound amid geopolitical tensions and weather risks UK feed wheat futures (Nov-25) rallied by £5.15/t (+2.9%) for week ending 20th…
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