Ukraine adds to commodity volatility

Ukraine adds to commodity volatility

By Jane Craigie Just when supply chains didn’t need another crisis, Vladimir Putin decides to invade Ukraine. The human impact on Ukrainian people is almost impossible for us to comprehend, from the safety of our country and homes. Normal life, one day replaced by...
Nutrition sets the scene for lambing success

Nutrition sets the scene for lambing success

Sheep farmers are being urged to prioritise nutrition ahead of lambing, to increase flock productivity and reduce lamb losses. SAC Consulting held three webinars in the run up to the lambing season, featuring advice and experiences from farmers, specialists, and vets...
Farm of the Future: Journey to Net Zero

Farm of the Future: Journey to Net Zero

The Royal Agricultural Society of England’s report Farm of the Future: Journey to Net Zero was launched today, 8th March, at the Low Carbon Agricultural Show. The report follows a COP26 policy brief that was published by the organisation in October 2021. The Farm of...
Making bread – the art, the science and the joy

Making bread – the art, the science and the joy

By Jane Craigie, Host of BASF’s The Science Behind your Salad Podcast Making bread is a joy. It brings pleasure in its making, its baking and its eating. Nothing compares to the smell of freshly baked bread – apart from maybe freshly ground coffee and cut...