Agribusiness News – Podcast episodes

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 on a shoestring. We will also be bringing you news on dairy heifers and auction marts. Show Notes   00:45 News in Brief 03:15 Policy Briefs – Crofting Law Consultation, Fly Tipping, red Grouse Licences, Farm Advisory Service Management Grants, Farm Assurance Review 08:01 Arable- Sharp US price falls impact markets, EU and Black Sea harvest progress 12:05 Beef – Finished Price Rebounds in July, BCMS Data, Strong Trade for Stores,…

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 whole farm plans. We will also be bringing you news on artificial Intelligence and the Bluetongue virus. 0:40 News in Brief 2:44 Policy Briefs – Ag Bill, Natural Capital Markets Framework, wide loads 7:23 Arable- Weather sees market upturn, surplus of feed barley. 11:30 Beef – Slow retail demand, variable prices. 14:45 Sheep – Exceptional hogg and early lamb trade, fewer lambs this season 18:15  Sector Focus – Local food…

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 and carbon calculators. We will also be bringing you news on forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland. Show Notes 0:43 News in Brief 2:47 Policy Briefs – Fair Work First, Antimicrobial Resistance & Visitor Levy 7:36 Arable- Barley area up, rapeseed area down. 12:57 Beef – Prices at Steak – fire up the BBQ. 16:18 Sheep – Lamb having the ride of its life. 19:30 Sector Focus –…

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 sector overviews on pigs and Scottish hemp production for fibre products. We will also be bringing you news on straw alternatives and managing winter forages. Show Notes  00:43 – News in Brief 02:45 Policy Briefs – Agricultural Reform Route Map update 08: 19 Arable- Wet weather leaves 2024 crop yield uncertain. 13:33 Beef – Finished price rising; dairy-beef trends. 17:50 Sheep – Gap widens between import prices & record UK prices. 20:49 Sector Focus –…

  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 straw & muck and Scottish sheep meat. We will also be bringing you news on why you should invest in your vet and future proofing your retirement. Show Notes  00.45:- News in Brief 02.43:- Policy Briefs – Spring Budget, New Bills, Farm Business Survey results 2022/23 07.00:- Arable- Will crops be keeping us cozy in the future? 14.17:- Wet weather tempering demand for grazing store cattle 16.16:- Sheep – Global events bolstering UK lamb…

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 forestry and how the changing climate affects Scottish farms. We will also be bringing you news on optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs. Show Notes 00.43:-News in Brief 02.38:-Policy Briefs – AECS, energy efficiency standards, visitors levy. 07.18:-Arable- Increased cost of shipped grain imports, tighter domestic cereal supply.. 11.47:-Beef – Demand for finished cattle, straw shortage. 15.27:-Sheep – Smaller 2024 flock keep prices high. 18.56:- Sector Focus – Forestry – updates to FGS…

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you a sector overviews on farm economic data and Soil management. We will also be bringing you news on the importance of calf management in the dairy sector and applying for farm tenancy. Show Notes  00.44:-News in Brief 02.35:-Policy Briefs – BVD Eradication Scheme & Small Producers Pilot Fund 07.24:-Arable Wheat markets under pressure. 11.28:-Beef – Cull cows coming into their own. 14.28:-Sheep – Antipodean trading – who to watch out for. 18.26:- Sector Focus – Data – Why…

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you a sector overviews on oil outlook and energy transition. We will also be bringing you news on global market trends and the new Scottish Budget and financial update. Show Notes  00.48:-News in Brief 01.57:-Policy Briefs – Roundup of 2023 policies & bills, changes to 2024 AECS 08.31:-Arable – Record high global production in 2023, distilling capacity increases 14.35:-Beef – Reduced availability and calf crop going into 2024 19.08:-Sheep – Strong export outlook, competition with Australia 22.37:- Sector Focus…

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 potatoes and having bees on farmland. We will also be bringing you news on soil compaction and grassland yield loss and the Scottish Government’s progress report on the 2023 climate change plan. 00.49.:-News in Brief 02.22:-Policy Briefs –  Agricultural Reform Route Map; bracken control 07.20:-Arable – Wheat production falls from 2022 peak 10.48:-Beef – Fall in finished beef price 14.31:-Sheep – Adult slaughtering and exports increase 17.01:- Sector Focus – Potato update 22.11 :-Milk…

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 biodiversity and farm diversification into farm tours. We will also be bringing you news on grassland mixed species swards and why farms are more than just a farm. Show Notes 00.47.:-News in Brief 02.29:-Policy Briefs – Seasonal Workers, National Insurance, June Census 06.57:-Arable – Black Sea trade extension impacting on markets 12.09:-Beef – Beef price steadies 16.02:-Sheep – Lamb demand over Easter boosts prices 19.55:- Inputs: Grassland – Mixed species swards 25.44 :-Milk –…