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Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on sector overviews on pigs and Scottish hemp production for fibre products. We will also be bringing you news on straw alternatives and managing winter forages.  Show Notes    00:43 - News in Brief  02:45 Policy Briefs - Agricultural...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on straw & muck and Scottish sheep meat. We will also be bringing you news on why you should invest in your vet and future proofing your retirement.  Show Notes    00.45:- News in Brief  02.43:- Policy Briefs - Spring Budget, New B...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on forestry and how the changing climate affects Scottish farms. We will also be bringing you news on optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs.   Show Notes    00.43:-News in Brief  02.38:-Policy Briefs - A...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you a sector overviews on farm economic data and Soil management. We will also be bringing you news on the importance of calf management in the dairy sector and applying for farm tenancy.  Show Notes    00.44:-News in Brief  02.35:-Policy Briefs - BVD Erad...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you a sector overviews on oil outlook and energy transition. We will also be bringing you news on global market trends and the new Scottish Budget and financial update.   Show Notes    00.48:-News in Brief  01.57:-Policy Briefs - Roundup of 2023 polic...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on pigs and meeting GHG emissions targets.  We will also be bringing you news on ewe management and Dyscalculia, Dyslexia & Meares Irlen Syndrome.  00.47:- News in Brief  02.38:- Policy Briefs - Practical Training Funds, & Autumn...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on land prices and croft diversification. We will also be bringing you news on soil health, digital dairy chain and Farm Management Handbook.  Show Notes    00.47:-News in Brief  02.35:-Policy Briefs - RSABI aid funds, Ag and Rural C...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on dairy costs and science-based targets helping to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions. We will also be bringing you news on feed costs and the importance of cashflow.   Show Notes    00.48:-News in Brief  03.01:-Policy Briefs - Ho...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on bull fertility and buffalo farming. We will also be bringing you news on alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech.   Show Notes    00.48.:- News in Brief  02.19:- Policy Briefs - Fertiliser purchases, wildl...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on sheep predators and pigs. We will also be bringing you news on marketing & social media and Net Zero in the Whisky industry.   Show Notes    00.48.:-News in Brief  02.43:-Policy Briefs - Trade Deals, Wide Loads and Additi...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on potatoes and having bees on farmland. We will also be bringing you news on soil compaction and grassland yield loss and the Scottish Government’s progress report on the 2023 climate change plan.   00.49.:-News in Brief  02.22:-Policy B...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on biodiversity and farm diversification into farm tours. We will also be bringing you news on grassland mixed species swards and why farms are more than just a farm. Show Notes 00.47.:-News in Brief 02.29:-Policy Briefs - Seasonal Workers, National Ins...

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on sustainability trends and falling suckler cow numbers. We will also be bringing you news on energy self sufficiency options and silage.  Show Notes    00.45:-News in Brief  02.51:-Policy Briefs - New TB controls, minimum wage rate...

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 and keeps you abreast of the latest research and policy updates.   Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector...

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The May 2022 edition of Agribusiness News is now available to download and read on the FAS website. Along with the regular monthly articles on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, this month we also have feature articles focusing on rising land values, in the face of rising costs the importance of good grassland management and an update on contract farming agreements.