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Autumn Fertiliser Update 2023
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. The global fertiliser market has…
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Science-Based Targets Links to Farming Activities
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Food and drink companies that…
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Allocating a Forage Crop to Minimise Waste
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Grazing forage crops with livestock,…
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Growing and Finishing Lambs in Autumn and Winter
As the year progresses, the days shorten, and the weather turns colder. This reduces the potential to grow good quality and quantities of grass. Depending on farm resources, this may…
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Short Term Lets in Scotland
From the 1st October, 2023, the Scottish Government has introduced the licensing of existing short term lets in Scotland, and all new short term lets must have a licence in…
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Data Driven Decision Making for Suckler Herds
Performance recording for data driven decisions can sometimes seem daunting – where and how do you start? Firstly, the individual herd aim should be identified. Thinking about what you are…
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The Benefits of Transition Milk for Calves
On many dairy farms, calves are fed calf milk replacer (CMR) after receiving adequate colostrum. The length of colostrum feeding varies from farm to farm and there is no right…
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Climate Resilience Vlogs
In 2023 we will be following three farms through vlogs, as they plan their forage and feed supplies to reduce the risk of challenging weather. Watch our introductory video as…
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Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) – An Overview
Launched in 2022, Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) provides incentives to farmers and crofters to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions, improve nutrient management, and increase efficiency across their enterprises. There…
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Getting Your Soil Ready for Organic Farming
Ensuring soil health is optimal is key to the success of any farming operation, but in an organic system, where there is no option to use fertilisers to mask poor…
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