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Benefits of Multi-Species Grassland Leys for Arable Farming
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Multi-species grassland leys in crop…
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The Benefits of Waterway Restoration for Farmers
Scotland’s salmon are currently in crisis. Since the 1970s the population has been in decline as this iconic species is slowly disappearing from the rivers they once called home.. As…
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Ventilation in Calf Housing through Summer
As the weather warms steps need to be taken to prevent disease outbreaks in calves. Calf sheds should be well-ventilated to ensure cool fresh air is flowing through. Air capacity…
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How to Get Started with Multi-Cut Silage
System overview With the increasing cost of purchased concentrates and forages putting pressure on margins, farmers are looking to get more production out of their home-grown forage. A multi cut…
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Supplying Water to Rotationally Grazed Beef Cattle
Designing an effective rotational grazing system involves ensuring a reliable supply of clean drinking water for livestock across multiple paddocks or pastures. This system must withstand weather extremes and ensure…
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Managing Johne’s Disease Within Your Herd
Johne’s disease is a chronic, contagious bacterial disease of the intestinal tract mainly seen in ruminant species, particularly dairy cattle. It is caused by the bacterium Mycobacterium avium subspecies Paratuberculosis…
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Agribusiness News June 2024 – Cereals and Oilseeds
Old-crop summary & 2024 prospects In 2023, production in the UK of all major cereal crops declined. The wheat harvest was estimated at 14 Mt, a 10% decrease from 2022,…
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Agribusiness News June 2024 – Management Matters: Land Register of Scotland
Who owns Scotland? The Registers of Scotland (RoS) is currently undertaking the mammoth task of digitally registering Scotland’s titles to add them to the Land Register of Scotland, which was…
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Agribusiness News June 2024 – Forage First Sucklers
Forage First Suckler Systems The new Forage First Suckler Systems guide by SAC Consulting, funded by the University Innovation Fund (UIF), provides advice on how to develop a low cost…
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Agribusiness News June 2024 – Sector Focus: Carbon Calculators
Carbon calculators update Carbon calculators help farms to estimate their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and highlight ways to reduce them, a hugely important tool towards tackling agricultural emissions and achieving…
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