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New report launched on potential interventions to tackle foodborne pathogens on livestock farms
14 November, 2024
A new report has been launched looking at the risk factors for foodborne pathogens on livestock farms.
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RSABI urges agricultural community to apply for Help for Heating grants
13 November, 2024
RSABI is reminding the agricultural community about its Help for Heating grants which have increased to £400 this year.
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Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 applications now open
11 November, 2024
The Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (SSBSS) 2024 is open for applications until Tuesday 31 December.
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Supporting food and drink businesses in Scotland
29 October, 2024
New funding to promote regional products. Projects from across Scotland are being awarded grants of up to £5,000 to help to promote regional food and drink products and open up new markets.
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Agricultural Census Statistics, June 2024
24 October, 2024
The June Agricultural Census 2024 shows a drop in the numbers of livestock in Scotland with the long-term trend in declining cattle numbers continuing.
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Early estimates suggest an average cereal harvest
15 October, 2024
Early estimates predict a total cereal harvest of around 3.1 million tonnes, just above the ten-year average. Despite challenging weather at crucial times of the season.
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Share your views on the livestock feed consultation
3 October, 2024
The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on livestock feed controls for TSEs (transmissible spongiform encephalopathies).
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Knowledge Transfer and Innovation Fund grants awarded
3 October, 2024
Projects to increase farming skills, tackle environmental impacts and enhance competitiveness in food production will share more than £300,000 in newly-announced grant support.
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Launch of the Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR)
3 September, 2024
The Scottish Kept Bird Register (SKBR) has now been launched.
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