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ABP’s red meat sustainability programme reaches full capacity of 350 beef and lamb suppliers.
Interest in a landmark sustainability programme for beef and sheep farmers demonstrates the farming industry's determination to reduce farm-originating greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs). All 350 places on offer for ABP’s PRISM 2030 (Programme for the Improvement in...
Argyll Monitor Farm meeting tackles issues from ideal cows to the benefits of Cocksfoot
Sustainable parasite control in sheep and cattle, selecting the best type of suckler cow and making the most of grass were key topics at the summer meeting of the Argyllshire Monitor Farm on Islay. One of nine Monitor Farms across Scotland, Craig and Petra Archibald...
Honesty® is the best policy when it comes to pre-planting potato treatment
Honesty®, the new liquid tuber treatment from BASF is approved for use on all potato crops and provides strong broad spectrum disease control. Luke Pollard (BASF Campaign Manager Speciality Crops) said, “Honesty contains Xemium (fluxapyroxad) an SDHI fungicide which...
Farming family advocate for agriculture and win industry award
After graduating as an accountant, Claire Pollock returned to the family farm to support her family and future development of their business. The Pollock family always enjoyed farming and plans to keep the business viable led to changes in production methods, aiming...
Oxford Farming Conference calls for new Directors to help shape the future of the charity
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC), the UK’s leading agricultural, business and food event, is calling for three new individuals to help shape the future of the organisation. OFC is run by a group of voluntary Directors who identify the theme, speakers, sessions and...
QMS market report cites global beef and pork market fluctuations
According to the latest market commentary from Quality Meat Scotland (QMS). In July, the USDA updated its global beef and pork market forecasts, which pointed to slightly tighter market balances in both sectors. However, the domestic beef market is no longer...
Investment in grain drying improves efficiency for leading animal nutrition business
Animal nutrition and grain business, East Coast Viners, have become the first company in Scotland to operate a fully automated Tornum grain dryer. The family-run feed milling business which operates from Stonehaven, grows and dries their own grain, as well as sourcing...
Information-packed afternoon at Dumfries Monitor Farm summer meeting
Stock health plans, managing ewes for a successful 2024 lambing, soils, rotational grazing and water shortages were key points discussed at an information-packed Dumfriesshire Monitor Farm summer meeting. More than 80 visitors heard how Monitor Farmer Richard...
IAAS Lamb Bank open for business again
With the ongoing success of the Lamb for St Andrew’s Day campaign run by the Institute of Auctioneers and Appraisers in Scotland (IAAS), auctioneers are once again calling on farmers to support the project that has seen over 65,000 school children cook and eat Scotch...