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 biomass and bale grazing cattle. We will also be bringing you news on forage and feed budgeting and heating rural housing.
Show Notes
00:44 News in Brief
03:04 Policy Briefs – Climate Change Bill Published, Licensing Canine Fertility Services, Children and Farm Machinery, Woodburning Stoves Update.
07:45 Arable - Global grains trade eastward, UK Harvest and Grain Quality Update
13:09 Beef – Record High Scottish Prime Cattle Prices
17:52 Sheep – Around the Globe
21:26 Sector Focus – Biomass – UK Biomass Challenges and Opportunities
25:49 Milk - Production data, Farm-gate prices, Dairy commodities and market indicators, Feeding to maximise your milk
30:56 Sector focus – Bale Grazing –The System, Planning, Benefits
35:10 Inputs – Forage and Feed Budgeting – Importance of planning, benefits, the process, options to consider
40:41 Management Matters – Heating Rual Housing – EPC targets, Funding, Legislation changes, New technologies
FAS Resources
Agribusiness News October 2024
Other Links:
Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill | Scottish Parliament Website
Licensing of activities involving animals: consultation response analysis
Children and public safety - HSE
UK’s biomass strategy 2023
Biomass Connect website
Biomass Connect Showcase Event
Bale grazing system calculation - outwintering strategies booklet (sruc.ac.uk)
FAS guide to forage and feed budgeting
AHDB feed and forage calculator
Farm Advisory Service
Home Energy Scotland
Energy Saving Trust
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