Publications
Agribusiness News October 2021
The October 2021 edition of Agribusiness News is now available to download and read on the FAS website. Along with the regular monthly articles on policy, beef, potatoes, sheep and…
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Livestock Monthly: Dairy (September 2021)
In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes, this month hosted by Malcolm MacDonald of SAC Consulting, we talk dairy with specialist Lorna MacPherson and Colin Mason of SRUC…
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Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 4 – Natural alternatives to reduce reliance on anthelmintics
Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing…
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Information Note: Land Management for the Chequered Skipper Butterfly
Information Note: Land Management for the Chequered Skipper Butterfly Chequered Skipper butterflies became extinct in England in 1976. where there are on going trials trying to re-establish it’s presence. In…
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Information Note: Land Management for Corncrakes
Information Note: Land Management for Corncrakes In the UK, the Corncrake is classified as Red under the Birds of Conservation Concern and protected in the UK under the Wildlife and…
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Information Note: Land Management for the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly
Information Note: Land Management for the Marsh Fritillary Butterfly In Scotland the Marsh Fritillary butterfly’s distribution is limited to the Argyll islands and the neighbouring strip of the Argyll mainland;…
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Information Note: Land Management for Black Grouse
Information Note: Land Management for Black Grouse Black Grouse were once widespread in the UK. In Scotland they are now one of our fastest declining bird species. Black Grouse are…
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Common Grazings – The Benefits for Crofters of a Grazing Committee
This short guide explains the role of a committee, and the many benefits as a result of being “in—office” – click download to read more.
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Getting Started In Arable Agriculture – Machinery Appraisal
Machinery cost on farms can be a major contributor to high levels of fixed costs. In 2020, it was estimated that £1.8-1.9billion was spent on new farm machinery in the UK. This factsheet will compare the costs of doing the job in-house against paying a contractor.
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