Agribusiness News Audio October 2024 - A spotlight on biomass, bale grazing cattle, forage and feed budgeting and heating rural housing

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 biomass and bale grazing cattle. We will also be bringing you news on forage and feed budgeting and heating rural housing. Show Notes 00:44 News in Brief03:04 Policy Briefs – Climate Change Bill Published, Licensing Canine Fertility Services, Children and Farm Machinery, Woodburning Stoves Update.07:45 Arable - Global grains trade eastward, UK Harvest and Grain Quality Update13:09 Beef – Record High Scottish Prime Cattle Prices 17:52 Sheep – Around the Globe 21:26 Sector Focus – Biomass – UK Biomass Challenges and Opportunities 25:49 Milk - Production data, Farm-gate prices, Dairy commodities and market indicators, Feeding to maximise your milk30:56 Sector focus – Bale Grazing –The System, Planning, Benefits 35:10 Inputs – Forage and Feed Budgeting – Importance of planning, benefits, the process, options to consider   40:41 Management Matters – Heating Rual Housing – EPC targets, Funding, Legislation changes, New technologies  FAS ResourcesAgribusiness News October 2024  Other Links:Climate Change (Emissions Reduction Targets) (Scotland) Bill | Scottish Parliament WebsiteLicensing of activities involving animals: consultation response analysisChildren and public safety - HSEUK’s biomass strategy 2023Biomass Connect websiteBiomass Connect Showcase EventBale grazing system calculation - outwintering strategies booklet (sruc.ac.uk)FAS guide to forage and feed budgetingAHDB feed and forage calculatorFarm Advisory Service Home Energy ScotlandEnergy Saving Trust For more information, visit www.FAS.scotTwitter: @FASScotFacebook: @FASScotNational Advice HubPhone: 0300 323 0161Email: [email protected]