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Straw Outlook Typically, at this time of year demand for straw for livestock bedding is relatively low, as stock are turned out to grass. However, a prolonged wet spring has…

Winter forage options – Making the most of on farm resources It is May and hard to think about next winter.  However, needs must as silage season is already upon…

Advancing a sustainable Scottish supply chain for hemp fibre Multiple SMEs are interested in developing a domestic supply chain for hemp and hemp-derived products to increase resilience, sustainability credentials and…

What spring flush? Milk volumes are well down on this time last year. Weather impacts on grass growth has curtailed the seasonal rise in milk volumes. Commodity market prices show…

Rocky period for pig sector profits Those of certain vintage will remember when the pig sector was renowned for its boom-or-bust nature and “the pig cycle”. The start to 2024…

Where does it stop?! The SQQ price for the week ending 20/04/24 was 860.5p/kg, an increase of 173.5p/kg on the year.  The phenomenal trade has continued to climb well after…

April sees finished price increase For week ending 20th April, finished beef price in Scotland for R4L steers and heifers is sitting at 496p/kg (+1.3p on week) and 498p/kg respectively.…