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Hay and straw harvest better than expected despite drought

Yields and quality of this year’s straw harvest have been much better than expected, despite the drought conditions, according to the British Hay and Straw Merchants Association. “There is plenty…

BUSINESS

NFUS ShelfWatch: Scottish produce gains supermarket ground

Scottish farmers are gaining ground in the supermarket aisles, with retailers stepping up sourcing, labelling and promotion of home-grown food after sustained pressure from NFU Scotland’s ShelfWatch campaign. The latest…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Calf prices stay strong as buyers chase depleted numbers

The UK calf market continues to be in a strong position for farmers, with the Livestock Auctioneers Association (LAA) reporting “incredible” prices in some areas, driven by a shortage of…

MEAT MARKETS AND PRICES

Breeding sheep set new records at Thame summer sale

Breeding sheep enjoyed an exceptionally firm trade at the recent Thame Summer Sheep Fair, despite ongoing challenges presented by grass shortages and bluetongue disease. The event, sponsored by Shearwell Data,…

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Wynnstay Group to double fertiliser blending in Scotland

Agricultural supply business Wynnstay Group has announced plans to double production of its Glasson blended fertilisers in Scotland, relocating from its current site to a substantially larger production facility at…

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