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How to Spot Q Fever and What Action to Take
The disease Q fever is caused by the bacteria Coxiella Burnetii which can infect cattle, sheep and goats. It is endemic in dairy herds in Great Britain, with evidence of exposure…
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Climate Resilience Case Study – Kinnabus Farm
Stuart Lamont, Kinnabus Farm, Islay Conservation & Biodiversity Kinnabus Farm is a 2,000 ha extensive RSPB hill unit in the south west of Islay. As farm manager, one of Stuart’s…
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Herbal Leys – The Challenges
This articles follows on from Herbal leys – what to consider in selecting a mix. Herbal leys contain a variety of species of grass, legumes and herbs and as such…
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Writing a Farm Tenancy Tender Application
A farm tenancy tender application is generally a substantial document generally encompassing a business plan and projected financial budgets, along with additional information which may be stipulated by the prospective…
Read More >Applying for a Farm Tenancy Tender
Entering into a new farm tenancy arrangement is a substantial decision, for both the potential tenant and the landlord, therefore attaining a tenancy often involves preparing a competitive application for…
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Climate Resilience Case Study – Windshiel Farm
Joe Baker, Windshiel Farm, Scottish Borders Windshiel is a 500 acre (202 hectares) family-run organic farm set on the edge of the Lammermuir hills, approximately 900 feet above sea level.…
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Climate Resilience Case Study – Kincraigie Farms
Robert Marshall, Kincraigie Farms, Aberdeenshire Kincraigie Farms is situated near the village of Lumphanan, in the North East of Scotland. It is a mixed farm extending over 2,500 acres (1,000…
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Agribusiness News February 2024 – Sector Focus: Data
What is happening in the EU? For many years, the Scottish Government followed the requirement of EU membership to report on national agricultural economics directly to the EU. This involved…
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Agribusiness News February 2024 – Sheep
From a Land Down Under The 1st of January 2024 saw Year 2 of the Australian Free Trade Agreement begin. Where an allowance of 30,556 tonnes of sheep meat can…
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Agribusiness News February 2024 – Milk
Tough times still ahead……. Milk volumes are increasing as we head into the spring. Recent GDT auction positive but domestic dairy commodity prices only rose for mild cheddar. Milk prices…
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