September 2023: A spotlight on bull fertility, buffalo farming, alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on bull fertility and buffalo farming. We will also be bringing you news on alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech.
Show Notes
00.48.:- News in Brief
02.19:- Policy Briefs – Fertiliser purchases, wildlife management & animal health & welfare support
07.31:- Arable – Struggles with quality following patchy summer.
13.17:- Beef – Margins remain tight as prices fall.
16.46:- Sheep – Competitive pricing from Auz and NZ
20.06:- Sector Focus – Bull fertility
25.12 :- Milk – Negative sentiment in dairy markets continue
30.02:- Sector Focus – Buffalo farming
36.09:- Input Costs – Alternative energy
41.11:- Management Matters – Decision-grade data from nature tech
FAS Resources
Other Links:
Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023
Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill
Protecting Scotland’s wildlife – gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF)
Energy Performance Certificate reform consultation
Investing in data for nature-based projects – a case study from Lauriston Farm
Decision Grade Data (decisiongradeiot.com)
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