Having analysed overall farm performance using whole farm benchmarks, use these benchmarks to identify how specific enterprises could be improved.

Use these benchmarks to analyse your accounts to look for options for lifting performance.

Resistance to worming medicines (anthelmintics) is increasing among Scottish sheep flocks. At present, 80% of lowland flocks and 55% of upland flocks show evidence of resistance.

The use of EID tags is a mandatory requirement introduced in Scotland in 2010 to aid sheep traceability.

Scottish soils are a valuable store of carbon, particularly the peat soils of the uplands and islands.

Healthy Grassland Soils – Four quick steps to assess soil structure.

Starting Up In Business – Having made the decision to be your own boss there are a number of factors to consider before trading begins. The business plan is the key to success. If you need finance, no bank manager will lend money without a sensible plan.