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The audio version of Business & Policy News (formerly Agribusiness News). Available as a newsletter subscription at www.fas.scot Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.

  1. 5d ago

    September 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation. Timestamps: 00:48 News in Brief 06:07 Policy Briefs – Bluetongue update, Future Farming Investment Scheme, BSE in Scotland, Organic farming sector continues to grow, Payment rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening. 14:47 Cereals – Latest news and market update 26:39 Beef – Latest news and market update 32:36 Sheep – Latest news and market update 38:40 Milk – Latest news and market update 48:06 Sector focus – Greening changes for 2027 52.08 Specialist Article – Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing 55:49 Further articles –Soil structure and compaction, Biodiversity auditing in Scotland, Are you tick aware? Get Livestock updates via WhatsApp channel. FAS Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot FAS podcasts: FAS Sounds | Helping farmers in Scotland Other Links and Resources: Bluetongue - how to spot and report the disease APHA Bluetongue interactive disease map Scottish Government - declaration of a Temporary Control Zone (Bluetongue) document AHPA bluetongue case map APHA animal disease alert subscription service Bluetongue: latest situation - GOV.UK Bluetongue movement restrictions: 1 June - 9 September 2026 Bluetongue movement restrictions for animals - Movement licence information - gov.scot The Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) contact number - 03000 600 704 Future Farming Investment Scheme BSE in Scotland BSE: how to spot and report the disease Organic Farming in Scotland: 2025 - gov.scot Payment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2026 Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme Scottish Pig Producers Support Scheme Basic Payment Scheme - including links to Greening Guidance Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing | Helping farmers in Scotland NatureScot - Muirburn Licensing - Check your land for a muirburn application FAS - Muirburn info, link to NatureScot & link to webinar FAS - soil structure and compaction. TOTH Podcast - Beyond the Hedgerow, Biodiversity Auditing in Scotland FAS TV Series 6 Ep 9 - Are You Tick Aware? FAS Livestock updates – WhatsApp: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDCFdy0gcfPkJONju3v For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

    September 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation

  2. Aug 10

    August 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the pig sector

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on the pig sector. Show Notes: 00:34 News in Brief 06:09 Policy Briefs – Scottish Pig Producers Support Scheme, New calls to boost Scotland’s wildfire response, Scotland bans glue traps, Cracks appear over the future of brown eggs. 11:29 Cereals – Latest news and market update 20:11 Beef – Latest news and market update 25:56 Sheep – Latest news and market update 31:24 Milk – Latest news and market update 40:05 Sector focus – Pig sector 46:25 Further articles – Soil Moisture Monitoring (FAS articles), Mains of Errol: From Field to Punnet (FAS TV), Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (FAS Video). FAS Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot Other Links and Resources: www.ruralpayments.org Rural Priorities - Greening Introduction and updates Scottish Pig Producers Support Scheme Scottish Pig Producers Support Scheme: how to apply - gov.scot pigproducers.support@gov.scot Wildfires Strategic Action Plan Scotland bans glue traps Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 Publications: Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease Swine fever: how to spot and report the disease Bluetongue: how to spot and report the disease SEPA Water scarcity levels and reports Island Resilience Fund 2026-2027 Online Sessions Bluetongue movement restrictions: 1 June - 9 September 2026 https://www.ruralpayments.org/news-events/agricultural-census-2026.html Soil Moisture Monitoring: Technology for Modern Irrigation Management Understanding Portable Soil Moisture Meters Mains of Errol: From Field to Punnet Disease Surveillance Part 4 - Porcine Reproductive and Respiratory Syndrome (PRRS) Agri Culture podcast - Finding Your Tribe

    August 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the pig sector

  3. Jul 15

    July 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology. Timestamps and links for Show Notes 00:45 News in Brief 06:50 Policy Briefs – New EU rules on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025. Growing Consumer Awareness of Regenerative Agriculture. Forestry Grant Scheme budget increased for 2026/27. Latest estimates for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions 15:48 Cereals – Latest news and market update 23:53 Beef – Latest news and market update 30:14 Sheep – Latest news and market update 36:15 Milk – Latest news and market update 44:32 Sector focus – potato markets and optical grading technology 53:52 Further articles – Planning and Preparing for Water Scarcity (webinars). Ensuring A Resilient Water Supply For Your Farm (article). Precision Weed Control Powered by Artificial Intelligence (FAS TV). The Use Of AI In Poultry (podcast). Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot New Genomic Techniques (NGTs) Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025 Growing Consumer Awareness of Regenerative Agriculture (ADM report) Forestry Grant Scheme budget increased for 2026/27 Scottish Agriculture Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Nitrogen Use 2024–25 statistics Water Scarcity - YouTube Planning and preparing for water scarcity - NE Scotland - recorded webinar Ensuring A Resilient Water Supply For Your Farm Precision Weed Control Powered by Artificial Intelligence The Use Of AI In Poultry Publications: Scottish National Adaptation Plan Annual Report 2025-2026 - gov.scot Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease Classical swine fever: how to spot and report the disease Bluetongue: how to spot and report the disease SEPA Water scarcity levels and reports Consultations: NatureScot - General Licensing Review National Strategy for Community Justice: review of 2022 strategy - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

    July 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology

  4. Jun 10

    June 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025. Timestamps 00:37 News in Brief 06:17 Policy Briefs – Red Diesel Duty, Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme 2025 payments, New strategy for swine fever, Scotland’s New Rural Affairs Secretary, Food tariffs. 11:11 Cereals – Latest news and market update 19:44 Beef – Latest news and market update 25:53 Sheep – Latest news and market update 32:41 Milk – Latest news and market update 40:35 Sector focus – Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025 46:44 Further articles – Crop update video, Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus article & FAS TV episode on Future Planning & Succession FAS Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot Other Resources: Red Diesel Duty To Be Cut By One-Third Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (SUSSS) 2025 payments New Strategy Launched To Protect Pig Sector Against Swine Fever Gillian Martin Appointed Scotland’s New Rural Affairs Secretary Food Tariff Reductions Bluetongue movement restrictions - from 1 June 2026 Publications: Agricultural profit estimates and milk production statistics Bluetongue – latest situation Consultations: Scotland’s Peatland Standard – Consultation draft Stock Talk - The Use Of AI In Poultry | FAS Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025 - gov.scot Whole Farm Benchmarks Tool 2024-25 | Helping farmers in Scotland scottishfarmbusinesssurvey@sac.co.uk Latest Crop Update for Scotland’s Farmers Climate Change and the Escalating Risk of Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) Future Planning & Succession For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

    June 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025

  5. May 8

    May 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS)

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS). Time Stamps: 01:56 News in Brief 05:52 Policy Briefs – Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2025 payments, Groceries Code Adjudicator moves to Defra, Crofting and Scottish Land Cout Bill, Cairngorms National Park Fire Management Byelaw 10:26 Cereals – Latest news and market update 21:28 Beef – Latest news and market update 28:05 Sheep – Latest news and market update 32:42 Milk – Latest news and market update 40:08 Sector focus –Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS) 45:37 Further Interest – Slatted Sheep Housing Made Simple (article), Setting up a new grass ley for success (article), PCN and water scarcity (podcast). FAS Resources: Newsletters – Business & Policy Edition – Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot Other Resources: Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme Crofting and Scottish Land Court Bill Cairngorms Fire Management Byelaw Rural Roundup Podcast AECS Scoring Criteria Thrill of the Hill podcast – Where Policy Meets Pasture: The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme with David Brown Slatted Sheep Housing Made Simple – article Setting up a New Grass Ley for Success – article PCN & Water Scarcity – CropCast Podcasthttps://www.fas.scot/article/the-journey-of-a-soil-sample/ Publications: Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks – latest update Monthly UK statistics on cattle, sheep and pig slaughter and meat production Labour Market Trends: April 2026 – gov.scot African swine fever in Europe – latest update The Environment Strategy for Scotland Rural Support Plan Consultations: Installation and maintenance licences for heat networks Communications from Revenue Scotland to taxpayers For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

    May 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS)

  6. Apr 10

    April 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Maker Space, a Digital Dairy Chain project

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on Maker Space, a Digital Dairy Chain project. Time Stamps: 00:36 News in Brief 05:45 Policy Briefs – Food and Drink Processing Scheme, Community Right to Buy, Funding for Gleylag Geese on Uist, Help for Households Using Heating Oil, Electronic Identification for Cattle, Key Dates. 17:14 Cereals – Latest news and market update 25:22 Beef – Latest news and market update 31:53 Sheep – Latest news and market update 39:27 Milk – Latest news and market update 46:49 Sector focus – Maker Space, a Digital Dairy Chain project 51:40 Further articles – FAS TV ‘After Winter: Crop Performance and the Season Ahead’, FAS podcast ‘Rural Roundup Policy Update’ and FAS article ‘Agronomy for Ecological Focus Area Herb and Legume Rich Swards’ FAS Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot Other Resources: ScotGov - Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2024-2025 Food and Drink Processing Scheme - Intro & Guidance Community rights to buy review - gov.scot Energy Grants Assistance | Energy Advice | energyadvice.scot Scottish Government Consultations: Accelerating Home-building in Scotland Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 Onshore electricity generation: increasing the threshold for applications under The Electricity Act Publications: Short-term lets: regulation information - gov.scot Supporting Scotland's transition - land use and agriculture: consultation analysis report - gov.scot Planning for Water Scarcity: Practical guidance The Agricultural Supply Chain Adjudicator: Milk Sector Survey 2026 Further choices: After Winter: Crop Performance and The Season Ahead Rural Roundup - Policy Update EFA Herb and Legume Rich Swards New Technologies & Renewable for Dairy Farms Crofting Through the Seasons - Spring & Summer For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

  7. Mar 7

    March 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on how a turbulent global trading environment is shaping the outlook for Scottish agriculture

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on how a turbulent global trading environment is shaping the outlook for Scottish agriculture. Show Notes 00:35 News in Brief 05:42 Policy Briefs – Agri-Tourism Investment Scheme (AIS), Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), National Islands Plan, Securing Homes in Rural and Island Communities, Upcoming Grant Funding, Lamb Castration Consultation, Key Dates, Consultations and Publications. 14:19 Cereals – Latest news and market update 20:42 Beef – Latest news and market update 27:48 Sheep – Latest news and market update 30:50 Milk – Latest news and market update 37:45 Sector focus – How a turbulent global trading environment is shaping the outlook for Scottish agriculture 47:26 Further articles – ‘Preparing for calving (FAS TV), ‘All things insurance’ (podcast) and ‘Alternative Protein Crop Overview’ (FAS article) FAS Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scot Other Links and Resources: Agritourism Investment Scheme 2026 (FAS) Agritourism Investment Scheme contact Management Options Capital Items Fair Work First National Islands Plan - gov.scot Affordable Housing Supply Programme Rural and Island Housing Fund Lamb Welfare: Consultation Accelerating Home-building in Scotland (closing date 30.04.26) Scottish Law Commission’s Report on Section 53 of the Title Conditions (Scotland) Act 2003 (closing date 15.05.26) Onshore electricity generation: increasing the threshold for applications (closing date 27.05.26) Short-term lets: regulation information - gov.scot (25.02.26 publication date) Supporting Scotland's transition - land use and agriculture - gov.scot (25.02.26 publication date) Scottish farm business income - gov.scot (2024-25 link available from 27.03.26) Is whisky tourism on the rocks? - BBC News Scotch whisky production slows as tariffs and weak demand bite | EasternEye What the India tariffs deal means for Scotch whisky - BBC News Chinese whisky tariff cut to come into force - BBC News Impact.economist.com/key-findings FAS TV Series 5 Ep 27 - Preparing for Calving All things Insurance - FAS (Rural Roundup podcast) Alternative Protein Crop Overview For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

  8. Feb 7

    February 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on promoting your farm or croft online.

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on promoting your farm or croft online. Show Notes 00:33 News in Brief 04:35 Policy Briefs – Agri-Tourism Investment Scheme (AIS), Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS), Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF), Drivers over 70, Agri Wages Board Minimum Wage Proposal, Protection of Tenants, Rural and Island Communities 19:05 Cereals – Latest news and market update 26:20 Beef – Latest news and market update 30:04 Sheep – Latest news and market update 34:00 Milk – Latest news and market update 39:27 Sector focus – Promoting your farm or croft online 50:40 Further articles – ‘Preparing for lambing’ (FAS TV), ‘New Year, New Kit?’ (FAS TV) and ‘Who will milk the cows tomorrow?’ (FAS article) FAS Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service Other Links and Resources: Visitor Levy Amendment Bill published - gov.scot Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks - gov.scot Sheep scab notifications - gov.scot Business Insights and Conditions in Scotland (wave 148) Agritourism Investment Scheme (AIS) AECS - Management Options page AECS - Capital Items page AECS - Targeting tool AECS - Seeking Endorsement Fair Work First Preparing for Sustainable farming portal Renew your driving licence if you're 70 or over - GOV.UK SAWB@gov.scot The Investigation and Commencement of Repair (Scotland) Regulations 2026 Rural & Islands Insight Report 2025 Slaughter lamb classification (GOV.UK) Wix - website builder Squarespace - website builder IONOS - website builder Mailchimp (email marketing) FAS TV Series 5 Ep 24 - Preparing for Lambing Who will milk the cows tomorrow? FAS TV Series 5 Ep 23 - ONE AgriTech CropCast - Knowing Your Numbers| FAS For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

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The audio version of Business & Policy News (formerly Agribusiness News). Available as a newsletter subscription at www.fas.scot Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.

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    Farm Advisory Service
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    2025 - 2026
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