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Podcast: Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
Episode: Agribusiness News March 2024: A spotlight on forestry, how the changing climate affects Scottish farms, optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs
Description: Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on forestry and how the changing climate affects Scottish farms. We will also be bringing you news on optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs.  Show Notes  00.43:-News in Brief 02.38:-Policy Briefs - AECS, energy efficiency standards, visitors levy. 07.18:-Arable- Increased cost of shipped grain imports, tighter domestic cereal supply.. 11.47:-Beef - Demand for finished cattle, straw shortage. 15.27:-Sheep - Smaller 2024 flock keep prices h...