2022 Publications
Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity at Coldrochie
Multi-species swards can bring numerous benefits for biodiversity, soil health, grassland productivity and livestock performance being diverse with a wide range of different grasses, legumes and herbs all bringing different…
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Rural RoundUp – 2nd November
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about sheep and beef support schemes and…
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Agribusiness News November 2022
Welcome to the November edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document as a pdf then click here News In Brief Cost-of-living Crisis Dominates Markets A…
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Profiting From Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions – Neil White, Greenknowe Farm
In the fourth of our Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions series we visit Neil White, Greenknowe Farm who has moved to a strip till system. Watch the video below and…
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What Happens at The Mart on Sale Day – A Guide
Buying or selling stock for the first time at an auction mart can be a daunting prospect. However, it is an important part of any crofting or farming business. This…
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Pneumonia at Housing
With weaning and housing of cattle in the current warm climate, producers should be aware of pneumonia. Housing and weaning of cattle can be a stressful time, with a change…
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New Entrants – Annfield Farm Scottish Mohair
Annfield Farm is a traditional mixed farm based near Dunfermline in Fife. Andrew and Laury-Anne have diversified by introducing Angora Goats as a unique way to add value to wool,…
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Crofting Matters – Selling Stock
Selling livestock this autumn and winter? We have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart system. This is the…
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