Livestock
A View From Argentina
In this podcast we hear from Argentinian farmer Allan Cameron. Allan talks to us about farming in Argentina including cropping and beef production. He covers the importance of soil health…
Read More >Thrill of the Hill – A Flock for the Future
THRILL OF THE HILL | Sheep are synonymous with the farmed upland environment in Scotland but in times of change and with external and policy pressures now on it, the…
Read More >How to reduce silage nutrient loss in the heat
The silage season is well underway with many farms having already successfully harvested a first cut and some even cutting or considering further cuts. However, with the hot and dry…
Read More >Minimising Dry Matter Losses in Clamped Silage
Making silage is an expensive operation on any livestock farm but it is still one of the most cost-effective feeds after grass. Maximising the production of quality silage is therefore…
Read More >Agribusiness News June 2023 – Inputs: Grassland
Why consider mixed species swards? Mixed species swards (MSS), often called herbal leys, are becoming increasingly popular with livestock farmers. They typically contain a number of species of grasses, legumes…
Read More >Agribusiness News June 2023 – Sheep
All Classes Trading Fantastic The trade for all classes of sheep is currently exceptional, with new season lambs starting to come forward while there is still demand for well fleshed…
Read More >Agribusiness News June 2023 – Beef
Beef price steadies The Scottish finished beef price has steadied in May to 511p/kg deadweight, whilst prices have started to drop slightly south of the border and ROI prices are…
Read More >Caithness Cows – Beef up your Knowledge
Come join us on Monday 19 June at Puldagon Farm Shop & Restaurant at 12 noon to chew the cud about Cows and beef up your knowledge. Speaker will be…
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