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Holistic Management: Part 2 – Holistic Decision Making Framework
This is the second of a four-part series exploring holistic grassland management. The other articles in this series cover an introduction to Holistic Management, the Holistic Decision Making Framework, Holistic…
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Holistic Management: Part 1 – Introduction
This is the first of a four-part series exploring Holistic Management. In this article we take a look at the development of Holistic Grazing Management. The other articles in this…
Read More >Applying for a Farm Tenancy Tender
Entering into a new farm tenancy arrangement is a substantial decision, for both the potential tenant and the landlord, therefore attaining a tenancy often involves preparing a competitive application for…
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Choosing the Right Software for Your Farm Business
Farm software can help you save time and money, and meet compliance requirements, but choosing the right software for your needs can be confusing with so many options out there.…
Read More >Scottish Farm Business Survey – Good Technical Efficiency Pays
Every year, the Scottish Farm Business Survey (SFBS) produces National Group Average Datasets for you to benchmark your farm business. This allows you to investigate the financial strengths and weaknesses…
Read More >Navigating Rural Payments New Map Viewer
A quick start guide for the key features needed as we approach the SAF window The mapping feature on Rural Payments and Services is now known as Map Viewer and…
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Performance Targets for Small Herds
Benchmarking is as an important tool for small herds as it is for larger herds. However, due to mathematics – many of the standard industry targets don’t really make sense…
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Navigation of Rural Payments and Services
The Rural Payments and Services site can be used for many functions and there is a lot of useful information stored on this site. However, if you don’t use the…
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Maintaining Your Business Details on Rural Payments & Services
When was the last time you checked your business details were correct on the Rural Payments and Services site? The information held on Rural Payments is important so that the…
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Agribusiness News August 2022 – Sector Focus: Food and Foraging
Why Foraging? Why not? Including wild and / or sustainably foraged foods in your farm shop / café or as part of an experience-based diversified rural enterprise is a savvy…
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