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Data Driven Decision Making for Finishing Cattle
Dr David Bell, SAC Beef Consultant and Analyst, explains why performance recording is so important for finishing producers, and farmer Robert Neill discusses how he uses data, provides practical tips…
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Financing Improvements on a Common Grazing
What do we mean by an Improvement? ‘Improvements’ on a Common Grazing refer to new or substantial upgrades to fixed equipment items such as fanks, handling systems, dippers, fences to…
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Preparing for Winter Housing
Housing cattle ahead of winter is a key event in the farming calendar. A smooth transition at housing will ensure a healthy and productive winter. From ventilation to layout and…
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Peatland Restoration Practicalities
Introduction Over 80% of Peatland in the UK is degraded and as a result the UK and Scottish Governments have set out ambitious plans to restore peatlands for climate and…
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Outwintering Heifers on Brassicas, Is Iodine Deficiency an Issue?
Rearing dairy heifers is one of the largest expenses of milk production so outwintering heifers can reduce costs due to less time spent housed, saving in feed and bedding. During…
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Choosing the Right Software for Your Farm Business
Farm software can help you save time and money, and meet compliance requirements, but choosing the right software for your needs can be confusing with so many options out there.…
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Financing Peatland Restoration
Peatland Restoration is an expensive process with some restoration projects costing 100s of thousands of pounds. Therefore, there is public funding available while there are also companies willing to support…
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The Benefits of Peatland Restoration
Peatlands are defined by the presence of peat soils, which form through the accumulation of decaying organic matter. There are multiple types of peatland in Scotland, raised bogs, usually formed…
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Cattle Mineral Supplementation
Throughout the year and production cycle, the cow goes through different phases with varying nutritional requirements depending on her stage of production. Minerals are an essential part of a cow’s…
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Agribusiness News November 2023 – Sector Focus: Land Values
Consistent trends in demand The patterns in the market for farmland from 2021 carried into 2022, as new buyer types contributed to a demand which continues to outpace supply. Again…
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