Agribusiness News Audio February 2025: A spotlight on breeding bulls, pigs, the benefits of Co-operatives and how Whole Farm Plans will affect landlords

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you a sector overview on breeding bulls, pigs, the benefits of Co-operatives and how Whole Farm Plans will affect landlords. Show Notes  00:41 News in Brief 03:10 Policy Briefs – Foot and Mouth Disease and Avian Flu, heating grant, area monitoring pilot, national flood advisory service, new housing planning hub. 08:18 Arable- US tariff uncertainty, Sterling weakens through January, barley, oilseeds and oats.  13:04 Beef – Short supply and records prices continue. 17:31 Sheep – Shoppers trends, Christmas trends, markets and Australia.  21:49 Sector Focus – Breeding bulls.   26:40 Milk – production data, farm-gate prices, dairy commodities and market indicators, Mullers carbon reduction programme, a glass of milk a day! 31:38 Sector focus – Pigs. 37:27 Inputs: The role of Co-operatives in supporting agribusiness in Scotland. 42:09 Management Matters – Landlords and the 2025 SAF Whole Farm Plan requirements     FAS Resources Agribusiness News February 2025   Other Links:  The Paris Agreement | UNFCCC   Foot and mouth disease  Avian Influenza (Bird Flu)  Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) Field Services Office   RSABI Help For Heating   National Flood Resilience Strategy  The National Bovine Data Centre (NBDC)  NBDC beef cattle type classification guide  Aberdeen-Angus Linear Assessment Explanatory Doc  Animal Health & Welfare plan   Integrated Pest Management Plan  Nature Scot - Biodiversity Audit  Rural Payments website - Whole Farm Plan guidance   For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot  National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: [email protected]