Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on dairy technology.  

Show Notes  

00:39 News in Brief 

05:49 Policy Briefs – Future Farming Investment Scheme, Agri-environment Climate Scheme Update, June Agricultural Census 2025 Results, Rodenticides, Muirburn Licence Update, Ecological Focus Areas, Suckler Beef Support Scheme, Small Scale Woodlands, Key Dates. 

16:58 Cereals – latest arable news and market update  

25:23 Beef – Festive Demand, Consumer Demand, Price Rewards, Store Trade, Cull Cow Trade, Breeding Cattle.  

34:02 Sheep – October Trade Round-Up, European and UK Lamb, Global Prices. 

38:58 Milk – Milk Production Data, Farm-gate Prices, Dairy Commodities and Market Indicators, How Clean Is Your Water   

46:03 Sector focus – Dairy Technology – Where can it benefit your business?  

55:31 Further articles – Tech Savvy Dairy Farming, Slatted flooring for sheep, Greening changes, Arable Farm Finances, Upcoming deadlines, Herd Advance Stockman system, Making Succession a Success  

Links and Resources: 

Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service   

BASIS PROMPT 

BPCA 2(British Pest Control Association) Registered 

CRRU Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) - Think Wildlife 

Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Rodent Management - Lantra 

The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill 

Delayed implementation of the muirburn provisions | Scottish Parliament Website 

The Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2025 

Small woodlands | Scottish Forestry 

Pneumonitor - environment monitoring for your pen 

Farm-twin - Digital Dairy Chain  

SRUC Major projects | Digital Dairy Chain 

Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: Dairy Calf  

Building ventilation: Calves 

Building ventilation: Dairy 

Lighting for Cows 

Cattle Housing - Ventilation 

Are Robots for Me?   

How to Assess and Improve Cow Cleanliness 

Converting to Slatted Flooring for Improved Sheep Housing  

Greening Changes (FAS publication) 

EFA: What you need to know in 5 minutes (video) 

Arable Farm Finances (Crop Cast podcast) 

Rural Roundup - Reminders (podcast) 

FAS TV Series 5 Ep 15 - Herd Advance TechnologyHYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWaEyNZ-d-Y" 

Succession Planning with Agricultural & Rural Business Solicitors (FAS TV)HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L61Ac3MXDfc" 

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