2022 Publications
Calving at 2.5 years old: Selecting Heifers
The second of this years farmer vlogs comes from Stewart Stronach of Berryleys at Keith, home to the Islavale pedigree Simmental herd. Stewart gives us an overview of his farming…
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Calving at 2 Years Old: Selecting Heifers
The first of this years farmer vlogs comes from Tom Hopkinson at Lindertis Farm at Kirriemuir, who gives us an overview of his farming system and tells us what he…
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Calving Heifers: Choosing the Right Age
Suckler herds are being encouraged to improve efficiency by reducing the age of first calving to 2 years old. Whilst this can increase the farm output whilst reducing the carbon…
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How To Avoid Lead Poisoning In Your Herd
Lead poisoning occurs every year on Scottish farms, which carries huge welfare and economic losses. Hannah Orr, SRUC Veterinary Services discusses this problem, how it occurs and how…
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CropCast – Gross Margins and Crop Trials
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you…
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Gross Margins For Combinable Crops At Different Grain & Fertiliser Prices
Fertiliser Prices and Grain Prices have never been higher. Click ‘Download’ to view tables on how the crop gross margins are affected by increases or decreases in both.
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Rural Roundup (June 2022)
This fortnight’s roundup features information on The Official Controls (plant protection products) Register 2020, The 2022 Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation grant, and some timely information on the agri-environmental climate…
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Stock Talk – Dairy Industry Update (May 2022)
In this podcast we hear from SAC Dairy Specialist Lorna MacPherson, Kite Consulting’s Senior Dairy Specialist David Keiley and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Colin Mason who discuss current issues, opportunities…
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Agribusiness News June 2022
The June 2022 edition of Agribusiness News is now available to download and read on the FAS website. Along with the regular monthly articles on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and…
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