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Agribusiness News July 2023 – Beef
Finished beef price falls Over the past month, finished beef price has significantly dropped, sitting at 499p/kg/dwt, for the week ending June 17 for Scottish R4L grading steers. The takeover…
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Agribusiness News July 2023 – Cereals
FAO: Wheat production off 2022 peak Global wheat production, stocks, and trade (Fig 1) are all forecast to fall in 2023/24 from their 2022/23 record high levels. Nevertheless, with significant…
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Agribusiness News July 2023 – Policy Brief
Revised Agricultural Reform Route Map As part of the Scottish Government’s Vision for Agriculture, a second edition of the Agricultural Reform Route Map has been published setting out the wider…
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Benefits of Silvopasture to Farms
Silvopasture is a form of agroforestry – a collective name for land use practices where trees are combined with crops and/or animals in a wide range of scenarios and configurations…
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How to reduce silage nutrient loss in the heat
The silage season is well underway with many farms having already successfully harvested a first cut and some even cutting or considering further cuts. However, with the hot and dry…
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Water Scarcity and Rising Temperatures
Scotland’s changing climate means that farmers and crofters will have to adapt to drier summers and higher temperatures, creating numerous challenges. The Farm Advisory Service (FAS) offers one-to-one support to…
Read More >Update On The Spread Of African Swine Fever In Europe
The latest industry African Swine Fever (ASF) updates remind pig farmers and keepers to review and strengthen biosecurity. Pig keepers are being urged to remain vigilant following the latest updates…
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Common Causes Of Milk Fever In Dairy Cattle
Milk fever is one of the most common mineral-related metabolic disorders affecting dairy cows at parturition as a result of low plasma calcium. Economically, milk fever is an important disease,…
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Crops and Soils Bulletin June 2023 – Grain Store Hygiene Ahead of Harvest
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. Brushing up on grain store…
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Crops and Soils Bulletin June 2023: Assessing Mycotoxin Risks
This article is produced as a part of the FAS Crops & Soils Bulletin. Subscribe now to receive the full report in your inbox monthly. All wheat entering the food…
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