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Agribusiness News March 2023

Welcome to the March edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button.   N e w s  i n  b r i e…

Agribusiness News December 2022

Welcome to the December edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button.   News in brief COP27 spotlights on food & energy security…

The Farm Management Handbook 2022/23

Farm Management Handbook 2022/23

The 44th edition Farm Management Handbook 2023/24 is out now! The 43rd edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive…

Stock Talk – Pig Market Update (June 2022)

29 June 2022

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In this podcast we hear from SAC Consultant George Chalmers, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for pig producers. George’s consultancy work includes technical advice on livestock, nutrient…

Livestock Health Management – Do you have a Plan?

The health of your herd or flock is paramount to every farmer and crofter. To ensure the complete wellbeing of all your stock it is advisable to carry out a…

A New Start to Agriculture: Tips on Record Keeping

In a new video in our series looking at advice and guidance for people who want to make a new start with agriculture, Agricultural Consultant Hazel Laughton takes you through…

PRRS Elimination in Pigs on the Moray Coast to Refine Innovative & Collaborative Control Techniques

PRRS virus is widely considered to be the most economically significant disease of pigs in Scotland.  The virus causes a spectrum of problems, from abortion and stillbirth in sows to…

Two Beltie cows stood in a snowy field

Livestock Health Planning Over The Winter

26 January 2021

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Agricultural Consultant Malcolm Macdonald spoke to beef and sheep specialist Robert Ramsay and SRUC Vet Colin Mason about livestock health planning over the winter. Colin talked through what issues he…

Farmer leaning on a gate with cattle behind him. Wearing an SAC Consulting Gilet

Adapting to Climate Change: Livestock

26 January 2021

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Find out more about adapting to a changing climate at https://www.fas.scot/environment/climate-change/ Our climate is changing. In this video Beef Consultant, Robert Ramsay gives some practical advice about how livestock farmers…



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