Agribusiness News September 2023: A spotlight on bull fertility, buffalo farming, alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech

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 bull fertility and buffalo farming. We will also be bringing you news on alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech.  Show Notes  00.48.:- News in Brief 02.19:- Policy Briefs - Fertiliser purchases, wildlife management & animal health & welfare support  07.31:- Arable - Struggles with quality following patchy summer. 13.17:- Beef - Margins remain tight as prices fall. 16.46:- Sheep - Competitive pricing from Auz and NZ 20.06:- Sector Focus – Bull fertility  25.12 :- Milk - Negative sentiment in dairy markets continue  30.02:- Sector Focus – Buffalo farming 36.09:- Input Costs - Alternative energy 41.11:- Management Matters - Decision-grade data from nature tech FAS Resources Agribusiness News September 2023 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)Other Links: Evidence to Support Development of a New Rural Support Scheme for Scotland: A summary of written outputs  Control of Poisons and Explosives Precursors Regulations 2023 Wildlife Management and Muirburn Bill Protecting Scotland’s wildlife - gov.scot (www.gov.scot) Rural Payments Website Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF)   Energy Performance Certificate reform consultation Investing in data for nature-based projects - a case study from Lauriston Farm Lauriston Farm Decision Grade Data (decisiongradeiot.com)  For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot  National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: [email protected]