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 reducing enteric methane and diversification on a shoestring. We will also be bringing you news on dairy heifers and auction marts.
Show Notes
00:45 News in Brief
03:15 Policy Briefs - Crofting Law Consultation, Fly Tipping, red Grouse Licences, Farm Advisory Service Management Grants, Farm Assurance Review
08:01 Arable- Sharp US price falls impact markets, EU and Black Sea harvest progress
12:05 Beef - Finished Price Rebounds in July, BCMS Data, Strong Trade for Stores, MyHerdStats New Feature
15:55 Sheep - Global Meat Outlook, Trade Back In Line
19:56 Sector Focus – Reducing Enteric Methane
25:18 Milk - Production data, prices, 1st cut silage quality, Kingshay annual costings report
30:23 Sector focus – Diversification on a Shoestring
34:30 Inputs – Dairy Heifers
40:35 Management Matters – Marketing Livestock – Auction Marts
FAS Resources
Agribusiness News August 2024 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links:
Scottish Government Crofting Law Consultation
Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024
Nature Scot website
Code of practice for grouse moor management
Integrated Land Management Plans (ILMPs)
Specialist Advice
Farm Assurance Review Survey
Kingshay annual costings report
The Royal Countryside Fund
Royal Countryside Fund 'More than a Mart' report
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