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Advancing Agricultural Practices, Reducing Emissions and Ensuring Sustainable Growth in the Face of Climate Challenges
This article is part of the Climate Change & Carbon Research Briefings series. More articles in the series can be found below: Understanding Natural Capital Markets Collecting On-Farm Biodiversity Data…
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Applicability of Slurry Separation and Acidification on Farms in Scotland
This article is part of the Climate Change & Carbon Research Briefings series. More articles in the series can be found below: Understanding Natural Capital Markets Collecting On-Farm Biodiversity Data…
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MMN July 2024 – Milk Market Update
UK Wholesale Dairy Commodity Market Fonterra’s latest on-line GDT auction (2nd July) resulted in a massive 6.9% drop in the weighted average price across all products, reaching US $3,782/t. This…
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MMN July 2024 – Straights Update
UK Cereals Market Update and Global Impacts There have been modest gains in spot prices for Scottish grain and oilseeds compared to this time 12 months ago: wheat up £10/t,…
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MMN July 2024 – Why Won’t a Calf Suckle?
There are many reasons why some calves struggle to suckle from a teat. One of the main causes is an acidotic calf at birth and this condition is most likely…
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MMN July 2024 – Top Performing Dairy Farmers
In 2017, AHDB commissioned The Andersons Centre to identify the characteristics which define the top performing dairy farms in the UK. The report has been updated in 2024 using both…
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MMN July 2024 – Contagious Mastitis: Tackling High SCC’s
Being above the standard litre target for somatic cell count (SCC) can have a significant impact on your milk cheque. High levels of contagious mastitis within a herd often result…
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MMN July 2024 – Carbon, Biodiversity and Regenerative Agriculture
Your Milk Buyers’ Plans and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve Milk companies, food manufacturers and food product retailers are increasingly aligning themselves with the regenerative agriculture movement. This…
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MMN July 2024 – Are You Species-Rich?
With the release of the roadmap to 2025 and the Whole Farm Plan, farmers across Scotland have been assessing to what extent they meet the new requirements to maintain their…
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Farm Safety for Temporary Staff
Key information contained in this publication: Induct all temporary staff before they start work. Ensure all tasks are properly risk assessed by a competent person and safe working procedures are…
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