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Journey To Net Zero Emissions in Dairying
The business C Murchie & Sons is located outside the village of Blackwaterfoot on the island of Arran, and is owned and operated by John Murchie, who farms at Tigheanfroach…
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Spotlight on Manganese Deficiency in Spring Cereals
Manganese (Mn) deficiency is particularly common in spring barley and can lead to yield losses if left untreated. Soil applications of Mn are generally ineffective, as the applied Mn rapidly…
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Leaf Stripe (Cephalosporium) in Winter Wheat
Cephalosporium leaf stripe is an increasing problem on farms in Scotland where wheat is grown on short rotations. Incidences of the disease have increased in recent years as a consequence…
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Whats in that Tanker? – Accounting for the Use of Slurry on Silage Crops
First cut is well underway for some dairies, and imminent for others across Scotland at the time of writing (6th May). That being said, it won’t be long before the…
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Soil Sampling Requirements for the Whole Farm Plan
Are you thinking about using soil sampling to meet the requirement for the Whole Farm Plan (WFP)? I have noted some confusion amongst clients about the soil sampling requirements and…
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Multispecies or herbal leys – what are the advantages?
The use of multispecies or herbal leys has come more into focus over the last few years. These are swards with a mixture of grasses, herbs and legumes that confer…
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Business and Policy May 2025 – Sector Focus: US Tariffs
Recent events On the 2nd April, Donald Trump, the US president, announced a new tariff regime on imports to the US, including a baseline 10% on almost all foreign imports,…
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Business and Policy May 2025 – Milk
Milk production data Milk production continues to soar as we approach the peak of the spring flush, which is normally around the first week in May. Recent rains have benefited…
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Business and Policy May 2025 – Sheep
Trade and festivals The prime lamb trade has slightly decreased over the last month to a SQQ of 702.9p/kg, which is 157.6p/kg back on the same week last year (w/e…
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Business and Policy May 2025 – Beef
Prices top £7 per kilo An unprecedented beef trade continues, with finished prices surpassing £7/kg, for the first time, as demand for beef continues to be outstripped by supply. At…
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