by Andrew Williamson | Feb 27, 2024 | Press Releases
After a firm end to 2023, the lamb market has risen further, reaching record levels for the time of year. This month, hoggs have averaged well above 300p/kg lwt at Scottish marts, and averaged around 315p/kg in the second and third weeks of February. Price rises have...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 27, 2024 | Press Releases
Farmer Tom Martin – founder of the hugely successful Farmer Time project – has revealed how he would never have launched the initiative if it hadn’t been for the “jump start, leg up and inspiration” he received at a commonwealth agricultural conference...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 26, 2024 | Press Releases
Grassland management and natural aids to worm control can hold a key to keeping costs down, a webinar entitled Reducing Flock Input was told. The online audience at the event, organised by SAC Consulting, part of Scotland’s Rural College, learnt how proactive pasture...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 26, 2024 | Press Releases
Now is the time to look ahead to managing this year’s silage quality, advises dairy expert, Lorna MacPherson, at SAC Consulting, to reduce input costs as well as the farm’s environmental footprint. Lorna is part of the Farming for a Better Climate initiative run by...
by Andrew Williamson | Feb 26, 2024 | Press Releases
I am very honoured to have been elected chair of Scottish Quality Crops (SQC) at our AGM on 25th January, and I would like to acknowledge the service that Andrew Moir, our previous chair, has given over the last eight years. I take over at a time of significant change...
