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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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How Land Managers can help Atlantic Salmon
Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) are iconic of Scotland’s rivers and lochs – a keystone species whose health reflects the condition of our upland catchments. As migratory fish, salmon depend on…
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Tools and Resources for Identifying Habitats
Identifying habitats allows you to better understand what exists on your farm or croft and the condition of these habitats. This can help you to prioritise management actions or the…
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Nature Restoration Fund 2025: A Call to Action for Scotland’s Land Managers
The Scottish Government’s Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) has returned for a new round of funding in 2025, bringing with it fresh opportunities for landowners, farmers, crofters, and community groups to…
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Nature Restoration Fund Returns: A Timely Opportunity for Scotland’s Dairy Sector
Scotland’s Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) officially reopened for applications in June 2025, offering fresh opportunities for land managers, including those in the dairy sector, to engage in meaningful biodiversity and…
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