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Fertiliser prices – strategies to maximise your return on investment
There has been a 250% increase in wholesale gas prices over the last 12 months. This hike in energy costs is one of the factors contributing to the increased cost…
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Agronomy Roadshows 2022
AHDB, FAS and SRUC will be coming together in January 2022 and running three Agronomy roadshows as on-line events. The winter Agronomy Roadshows will cover the latest in technical content for…
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Embedding sustainability and resilience in the Scottish agricultural sector – COP26 and beyond
The 26th UN Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP26), which is the biggest international climate conference globally, was being held in Glasgow earlier this month. It was the first…
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COP26: Week One – The Story So Far
Tens of thousands of protesters filled the streets of Glasgow over the weekend, continuing to put pressure on those inside the walls of the SECC to figure out a way…
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Funding for succession planning advice can help agri businesses to cover some legal and financial costs
Are you seeking professional support on legal, financial or mediation matters related to your agri business? If so, the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) can help you access up to £1,000…
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Farmers’ handbook highlights need to address climate change
With COP26 starting in Glasgow this month, reducing greenhouse gas emissions should be a top priority for all businesses – including farms. This is the message from the Farm Advisory Service which has just published the 2021-22 Farm…
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COP26 – What’s the big deal?
The 26th United Nations Conference of the Parties on climate change or COP26 is coming to Glasgow in November. This event is the largest global conference this year and leaders…
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Changes to Permitted Development Rights
With dairy farming becoming increasingly efficiency driven, with smaller herds becoming less common and businesses consolidating farming operations at one steading, recent changes to planning legislation and in particular to…
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Set your business in the right direction with an Integrated Land Management Plan
Not sure how to get the most out of your farming or crofting business? Want to increase production and financial efficiency but can’t work out how? Deciding how to do…
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Emergency Authorisation Approval to use Asulam for Bracken Control in 2021
Following the ending of the approval to use Asulam for bracken control on 31 December 2012, temporary annual arrangements have been put in place to allow the use of Asulam…
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