July 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Scottish Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission and Nitrogen Use

About this episode

This episode provides updates on various agricultural sectors and highlights Scottish Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission and Nitrogen Use.

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on Scottish Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission and Nitrogen Use.  Show Notes    00:40 News in Brief  04:08 Policy Briefs – The Future Farming Investment Scheme, Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme, Single Application Form Changes for 2026, Scottish Government Bills Update, Bluetongue (BTV) Virus Update.  14:03 Cereals – UK Feed Wheat Futures attempt Rebound Amid Geopolitical Tensions and Weather Risks. Global Supply Tightens, but Exportable Stocks Hold Steady. UK Market Faces Headwinds from Biofuel Uncertainty. Oilseeds Market Strengthens on Energy-Led Support.    19:59 Beef – What a difference a month can make, Market confidence waivers, Beef support, Store cattle, Are prices reflecting consumer demand? Australia drops their 2030 Carbon Neutral Target.  23:59 Sheep – India Trade Agreement, Lamb trade, Australian Intentions Survey, Mutton.  28:22 Milk – Milk production data, Farm-gate prices, Dairy commodities and market indicators, Global demand for butter, Falling producer numbers but production rising…

Topics covered

• policy updates
• cereal market
• beef market
• sheep trade
• milk production
• greenhouse gas emissions
• nitrogen use

Keywords

• agriculture
• policy
• cereals
• beef
• sheep
• milk
• greenhouse gases
• nitrogen use
• market updates
• sustainability

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Scottish Government, Scottish Agricultural Greenhouse Gas Emission and Nitrogen Use, Australian Intentions Survey

Places: India, Australia

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