Sheep
Minimising Dry Matter Losses in Clamped Silage
Dry matter (nutrient) losses from clamped silage can be on average 25%, representing a significant amount of feed value disappearing between cutting the grass and feeding the silage out to…
Read More >Lamb Performance – Post Weaning
As summer progresses thoughts turn to weaning of lambs. This factsheet highlights management of lambs post weaning to maximise growth rates, while ensuring forage is available for the next lamb…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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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Sheep Worrying Advice for Lambing Time
Updated 18th March 2026 Reports of dog attacks on sheep, seem to be a common occurrence in the media. Dog attacks can result in serious injury or death of the…
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