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Agribusiness News

Agribusiness News

Brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service, Agribusiness News helps you to scan your horizon, prepare for industry changes and keeps you abreast of the latest research and policy updates. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable. Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, cereals, beef, sheep and milk we also supply a variety of guest articles on topics including environment, sustainability, net zero, business efficiency and diversification. Our monthly Agribusiness News broadcast is hosted by Christine Beaton. Produced by Heather Stuart and edited by Cameron Waugh. Executive Producer Kerry Hammond. Agribusiness News is funded by Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service in association with the Scottish Government. Click here to read Agribusiness News online

Latest Episode:

Agribusiness News Audio May 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on US tariffs

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on US tariffs. Agribusiness News publication is now moving…

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Agribusiness News Audio April 2025: A spotlight on home grown proteins, nature based solutions, pollinators and seasonal workers

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you an overview on home grown proteins, nature based…

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Agribusiness News Audio March 2025: A spotlight on the potato sector, New Zealand, fertiliser use in Scotland and Wills and Power of Attorney

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you an overview on the potato sector, New Zealand, fertiliser use in Scotland and Wills and Power of Attorney.

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Agribusiness News Audio February 2025: A spotlight on breeding bulls, pigs, the benefits of Co-operatives and how Whole Farm Plans will affect landlords

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you a sector overview on breeding bulls, pigs, the benefits of Co-operatives and how Whole Farm Plans will affect landlords.

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Agribusiness News Audio January 2025: A Spotlight on 2024 Environmental Developments, Global Trends and the New Scottish Budget and Financial Update

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you a sector overview of environmental developments over 2024 and we will be bringing you news on global trends and the new Scottish budget and financial update.

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Agribusiness News Audio December 2024: A Spotlight on The Trump Effect, HerdPlan, Calving Intervals and Carbon & Biodiversity Credits

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews The Trump Effect and HerdPlan. We will also be bringing you news on Calving Intervals and Carbon & Biodiversity credits.

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November 2024: A spotlight on finding the right advisor, farming with extreme weather, homegrown proteins and biodiversity and the Whole Farm Plan

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on finding the right advisor and farming with extreme weather. We will also be bringing you news on homegrown proteins and biodiversity and the Whole Farm Plan.

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Agribusiness News Audio September 2024: A spotlight on the pig sector, Brazil’s agricultural sector, Suckler Beef Support Scheme and grazing winter cereals.

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on pigs and Brazil’s agricultural sector. We will also be bringing you news on the Suckler Beef Support Scheme and grazing winter cereals.

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Agribusiness News Audio August 2024: A spotlight on reducing enteric methane, diversification on a shoestring, dairy heifers and auction marts

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on reducing enteric methane and diversification…

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Agribusiness News Audio July 2024: A spotlight on local food supply chains, whole farm plans, artificial intelligence and the Bluetongue virus

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on local food supply chains and…

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June 2024: A spotlight on new tiers for agriculture support, carbon calculators, forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on new tiers for agriculture support…

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