Agribusiness News June 2023: A spotlight on biodiversity, grassland mixed species swards, farm diversification into farm tours and why farms are more than just a farm

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on biodiversity and farm diversification into farm tours. We will also be bringing you news on grassland mixed species swards and why farms are more than just a farm.Show Notes00.47.:-News in Brief02.29:-Policy Briefs - Seasonal Workers, National Insurance, June Census06.57:-Arable - Black Sea trade extension impacting on markets12.09:-Beef - Beef price steadies16.02:-Sheep - Lamb demand over Easter boosts prices19.55:- Inputs: Grassland - Mixed species swards25.44 :-Milk - Dairy farmer numbers down but milk volumes up30.50:- Sector Focus - Biodiversity - Land sharing or land sparing?37.19:- Management Matters - A farm is not just a farm42.57:- Sector Focus – Diversification - Farm ToursFAS Resources Agribusiness News June 2023 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Other Links: Moveable Transactions (Scotland) Bill – Bills (proposed laws) – Scottish Parliament | Scottish Parliament WebsiteCheck your National Insurance record - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)Affordable Housing Supply Programme - More homes - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)June Agricultural Census RegistrationScottish Agricultural Census - News, guidance and sample forms - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)Scottish Beef Event - Schedule of event - Events | Scottish Beef AssociationSAC Consulting Elgin office 01343 548787Sheep in the Uplands Tickets, Tue 4 Jul 2023 at 10:15 | EventbriteGrassland and Herbal Leys Species Guide30 by 30 explained | NatureScotPeatland ACTION Project | NatureScotFor more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: [email protected]