Livestock
Agribusiness News March 2024 – Beef
Brakes on Prime cattle trade has remained firm since Christmas, largely due to tightening supplies of cattle. The volume of cows culled inevitably means there are not the calves available,…
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Stock Talk – Performance in Beef Herds
In this podcast we hear from Sascha Grierson, SAC Consultant and Economist, and Colin Mason, SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer. They talk to Robert Ramsay about improving productivity and efficiency in…
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Nutrient Management Workshop (St Boswells)
Optimising the management and application of livestock manures from cattle This interactive workshop will look at best practice for managing mucks and slurries and how to get the best value…
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Preparing for Lambing – Uist
Whether you are new to lambing or looking for some tips and a refresher, join us for this workshop where we will cover what you need to know and do…
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Agribusiness News February 2024 – Sheep
From a Land Down Under The 1st of January 2024 saw Year 2 of the Australian Free Trade Agreement begin. Where an allowance of 30,556 tonnes of sheep meat can…
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Agribusiness News February 2024 – Beef
Beef Price Holds Strong at £5/kg Relative stability for prime cattle prices has continued into 2024. . Prime cattle prices have started strongly for the year, at nearly 9% above…
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Outwintering at Oakwood Mill – Selkirk
Please use the above map for an exact meeting location at Hartwoodmyers Hill. Come and see first hand Giles and Stuart Henry’s herd of Luing cows outwintering on deferred hill…
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Sustainable Beef Systems – Fertility Webinar
Join us for the final meeting in the series of Sustainable Beef Systems focusing on optimising fertility. Suckler herd fertility is key to improving cow margins and the profitability of…
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Deer Farming Group – Moredun Visit
Come along to our Deer Farming meeting at Moredun Research Institute, Penicuik on Wednesday 28th February, 12 noon start. This meeting is open to all, however booking is essential for…
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So You Want to Work with Cattle…?
Are you looking to gain more experience in working with either dairy or beef cattle? This on farm workshop will cover basic calf health and rearing, how to work with…
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