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

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    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

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

    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

    49 min

  3. 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

    55 min

  4. 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

    50 min

  5. 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

    53 min

  6. Jan 7

    January 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on geopolitics and global agricultural trends

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on geopolitics and global agricultural trends. Show Notes 00:36 News in Brief 03:24 Policy Briefs – Muirburn licencing, Sheep and Goat Inventory, PSF claims, slurry storage regulations, visitor levies, key dates, newly released publications. 13:47 Cereals – Review of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026 20:13 Beef – Review of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026 31:20 Sheep – Review of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026 36:06 Milk – Review of 2025 and looking ahead to 2026 42:54 Sector focus – Geopolitics and global agricultural trends 50:21 Further articles – Ledmacoy free-range bronze turkeys (FAS TV), Organics at Bowhouse (FAS TV) and Agronomy Past, Present & Future (FAS Podcast) FAS Links and Resources: Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service Other Links and Resources: National Flood Advisory Service Natural Environment (Scotland) Bill Glyphosate Renewal Group Next Generation Practical Training Fund Peatland Training Fund Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations (EASR) 2018 Wildlife Management & Muirburn (Scotland) Act 2024 Sheep and Goat Inventory Farming and Water Scotland - Slurry and Manure Storage Antimicrobial resistance Rural Scotland data dashboard 2025: data tables Livestock identification and traceability: guidance The First National Good Food Nation Plan The First National Good Food Nation Plan (Gaelic) FAS TV Series 5 Ep 21 - Ledmacoy Turkeys - YouTube FAS TV Series 5 Ep 20 - Organics at Bowhouse CropCast - Agronomy Past, Present & Future | FAS For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot

    53 min

  7. 12/08/2025

    December 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the UK Autumn Budget.

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on the UK Autumn Budget and its impacts on Scottish Agriculture.   Show Notes   00:41 News in Brief  06:33 Policy Briefs – Future Farming Investment Scheme, Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, Scotland’s Climate Change Plan to 2040, Council Tax Reforms, QMS Cattle and Sheep Assurance Scheme Standards  15:15 Cereals – latest arable news and market update   23:24 Beef – latest beef news and market update   27:05 Sheep – latest sheep news and market update  32:26 Milk – Milk Production Data, Farm-gate Prices, Dairy Commodities and Market Indicators, Dairy Exports, Winter Lighting Systems, Organic Milk  40:48 Sector focus – overview of the UK Autumn Budget and its impacts on Scottish Agriculture.  47:07 Further articles – FAS 12 Days of Christmas, Achieving Net Zero in Beef Farming (FAS TV) and Looking After Yourself (FAS Podcast)   Links and Resources:  Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service     Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025  Avian Influenza Prevention Zone (AIPZ)  SRUC’s research (how to improve the lives of animals)  Climate Change Plan to 2040  A consultation on the Draft Climate Change Plan  Future of council tax in Scotland: consultation - gov.scot  QMS Cattle and Sheep Standards  Cattle and Sheep Assurance scheme - what's changed  Sheep Producers Intentions Survey - Meat and Livestock Australia  Tesco Christmas Trend Report for 2025  Office for Budget Responsibility’s report  The 12 Days of Christmas | Helping farmers in Scotland  FAS TV Series - Net Zero on Beef Farms  RSABI Health Hut   NHS Inform   Rural Roundup podcast - Mens Health Month       For more information, visit www.FAS.scot  Facebook: @FASScot    National Advice Hub  Phone: 0300 323 0161  Email: advice@fas.scot

    50 min

  8. 11/07/2025

    November 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on dairy technology

    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on dairy technology.   Show Notes   00:39 News in Brief  05:49 Policy Briefs – Future Farming Investment Scheme, Agri-environment Climate Scheme Update, June Agricultural Census 2025 Results, Rodenticides, Muirburn Licence Update, Ecological Focus Areas, Suckler Beef Support Scheme, Small Scale Woodlands, Key Dates.  16:58 Cereals – latest arable news and market update   25:23 Beef – Festive Demand, Consumer Demand, Price Rewards, Store Trade, Cull Cow Trade, Breeding Cattle.   34:02 Sheep – October Trade Round-Up, European and UK Lamb, Global Prices.  38:58 Milk – Milk Production Data, Farm-gate Prices, Dairy Commodities and Market Indicators, How Clean Is Your Water    46:03 Sector focus – Dairy Technology – Where can it benefit your business?   55:31 Further articles – Tech Savvy Dairy Farming, Slatted flooring for sheep, Greening changes, Arable Farm Finances, Upcoming deadlines, Herd Advance Stockman system, Making Succession a Success  Links and Resources:  Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service    BASIS PROMPT  BPCA 2(British Pest Control Association) Registered  CRRU Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use) - Think Wildlife  Lantra Awards Level 2 Award in Rodent Management - Lantra  The Wildlife Management and Muirburn (Scotland) Bill  Delayed implementation of the muirburn provisions | Scottish Parliament Website  The Rural Support (Improvement) (Miscellaneous Amendment) (Scotland) (No. 2) Regulations 2025  Small woodlands | Scottish Forestry  Pneumonitor - environment monitoring for your pen  Farm-twin - Digital Dairy Chain   SRUC Major projects | Digital Dairy Chain  Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: Dairy Calf   Building ventilation: Calves  Building ventilation: Dairy  Lighting for Cows  Cattle Housing - Ventilation  Are Robots for Me?    How to Assess and Improve Cow Cleanliness  Converting to Slatted Flooring for Improved Sheep Housing   Greening Changes (FAS publication)  EFA: What you need to know in 5 minutes (video)  Arable Farm Finances (Crop Cast podcast)  Rural Roundup - Reminders (podcast)  FAS TV Series 5 Ep 15 - Herd Advance TechnologyHYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cWaEyNZ-d-Y"  Succession Planning with Agricultural & Rural Business Solicitors (FAS TV)HYPERLINK "https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L61Ac3MXDfc"    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
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
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    45
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