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Scotland’s beef cow numbers fall by 8,400 | The Scottish Farmer
WEB1 day ago · MORE NEWS | Beef industry experts react to news of beef suckler decline MORE NEWS | Farming giant Sir John Campbell passes away Last year alone, 1200 cows disappeared from the north-east of Scotland, and Nairnshire lost 20% of their beef herd. Whilst Scotland’s flagship beef industry laments the declining numbers of cows, the independent body set up by the UK Government to advise on hitting ...
Scotland's wettest summer: farming challenges and future risks
WEB17 hours ago · Consequently, beef cattle and sheep numbers across Britain continue to fall as farmers vote with their feet, reducing numbers and causing supply to tighten. And that isn’t going to change any time soon. Scotland faces unprecedented rainfall and farming struggles. Explore how the wettest summer impacts agriculture and what it …
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Cattle and sheep numbers hit record low levels
WEB17 hours ago · Cattle numbers in England are at a record low. The most significant declines were seen in breeding female numbers, within both cattle and sheep populations. As of June 1, the English sheep flock had experienced a 4.3% decline year-on-year, equivalent to a reduction of 620,000 head. This brings the total sheep population down to 13.8m head.
Oilseed sector reboot: Solutions for UK's declining yields
WEB20 hours ago · This week's inaugural 'OSR Reboot' meeting was prompted by concerns raised earlier this year by the grower-owned co-operative United Oilseeds about the crop's future. Declining yields, difficulties in establishment, the offshoring of neonicotinoid usage, and an uneven playing field have all contributed to significant hurdles for UK growers. A ...
Millions of pounds worth of farm support will be redistributed
WEBOct 13, 2022 · The briefing shows a static budget of £405million for the country's 3.8 million claimed hectares. However many farmers may only see half their current payment rates as the Scottish Government’s Agricultural consultation states that 50% of the direct support will be conditional on farmers being effective in reducing emissions and helping nature.
This Farming Life 5 returns with a love letter to Scotland
WEBNov 20, 2021 · 4. ‘THIS FARMING Life’ is returning to our screens for a fifth series, promising once again to give viewers an intimate insight into the highs and lows of six farming families as they navigate the challenges of a global pandemic and the post-Brexit farming era. Viewers can look forward to reconnecting with some old faces from the last ...
Scottish Co-op marks 20 years with dairy game changer
WEBSep 16, 2023 · Scottish Organic Milk Producers co-operative is celebrating 20 years of collaboration this September with the launch of a new project that’s set to benefit organic dairy farmers across Scotland. The ‘Scottish Organic Dairy Goals’ project formalises and simplifies benchmarking, data capture and knowledge sharing between farmers to inform ...
The premier event uniting farmers, experts, and enthusiasts
WEBNov 21, 2023 · AgriScot stands as a beacon of excellence in the realm of Scottish agriculture, serving as a premier event that brings together farmers, industry experts, and enthusiasts to celebrate and promote the advancements in the agricultural sector. Over the years, AgriScot has evolved into a vital platform for …