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Managing Light Leaf Spot Risk in Oilseed Rape
Light leaf spot (LLS), caused by the fungal pathogen Pyrenopeziza brassicae, remains one of the most damaging diseases of oilseed rape. Once considered mainly a problem in Scotland and northern England, it is now widespread across…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Milk
Milk production data Globally, milk output from the key exporting regions is increasing and outstripping demand, which is negatively impacting on markets and resulting in some dramatic milk price cuts. …
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Beef
Festive Demand We are now in the last quarter of the year, with only 3-4 weeks left of Christmas supermarket orders as processors plan their Christmas kill schedules. Prime cattle…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Arable
Improving yields but mixed quality across Scotland On 16th October, the Scottish Government released its initial estimates of area, yield and production for the 2025 harvest, covering winter and spring…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Policy Brief
Future Farming Investment Scheme The Scottish Government has announced an additional £7 million of funding for the new Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), increasing the total grant funding available to…
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FAS Woodland Tool Helps Skye Crofter Plant 45,000 Trees
This case study highlights how crofters can benefit from the free FAS woodland tool to explore woodland establishment and management options on their croft. The case study explores Mr MacAskills…
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Business and Policy November 2025 – Sheep
October Trade Round-Up The volume of prime lambs coming forward for slaughter rose in October, with slaughter figures for the week ending the 18th of October to be 3% higher…
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Business and Policy November 2025: Sector Focus – Dairy Technology – Where can it benefit your business?
With reliable, experienced labour on dairy farms costly and difficult to find; what is the alternative? While there are many tasks in dairy farming that require a high level of…
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Converting to Slatted Flooring for Improved Sheep Housing
Andrew Adamson was unsure how best to utilise a general purpose shed on his farm. A study trip to Ireland with his FAS Connect sheep group provided the insight and…
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Changing Weather Patterns – Evidence & Suggestions
Water scarcity in 2025 has been a persistent issue and the dry summer conditions brought challenges for many farmers, crofters and land managers across the country. 2025 has been unique…
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