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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 commentary and top picks for…
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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 top picks amongst those reviewed …
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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 to use, the steps that…
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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, prevention is the most effective…
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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 was clear that it would…
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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 knowledge, and coordinate actions to…
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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 same week last year. However,…
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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 breaking high of 39.02 million…
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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 the start of 2026 but…
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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 June, closing at £185.00/t and…
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