Livestock
Agribusiness News May 2023 – Sector Focus: National Beef Herd
Falling Beef Cow Numbers – Should We Be Worried? As discussed previously in the monthly beef outlooks, the higher number of cows being culled has implications going forward for the…
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Agribusiness News May 2023 – Input Costs: The Value of Good Silage
Targeting Forage Quality this Summer With the cutting of silage over the next couple of months, planning for winter forage starts now. Dairies are well accustomed to making well-preserved, high-powered…
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Stock Talk – Cattle Foot Health with Hoof GP
In this podcast we will hear from Graeme Parker aka the Hoof GP. Graeme tells us his story about his background and how his ‘Hoof GP’ online social media business…
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Beef Finishing Systems
Taking cattle to finish can be one of the most expensive periods in the beef production system, with feed conversion efficiency reducing as cattle gain liveweight approaching slaughter weight. This…
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Preparing Stock for Sale – Top Tips
Selling stock is an important part of any crofting or farming business. Before selling stock at the mart, there are a few things to consider. This video has tips for…
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Agribusiness News Audio April 2023
Welcome to the April 2023 edition of Agribusiness News, brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service (FAS). Agribusiness news helps you to scan your horizon, prepare for industry changes…
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Using the Carbon Audit Tool
Are you looking to use our new beef carbon tool to guide you towards resources to take that next step towards reducing your emissions but not sure…
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Overview of Carbon Decision Making Tool for Beef Farmers
A tool has been designed specifically for beef farms to support them in decision making to reduce emissions following the completion of a carbon audit. This…
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Agribusiness News April 2023 – Sheep
Input prices affect performance The lamb trading year has been fairly distorted with high input costs. Resulting in producers reducing the amount of inorganic fertiliser and purchased feed in sheep…
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Agribusiness News April 2023 – Beef
Deadweight prices reach £5/kg Prime cattle prices have continued to rise throughout March, with a tightness in the supply of cattle continuing to be a concern to the processors. R4L…
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