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Women in agriculture - leadership programme development: research
This report outlines the main findings of research conducted to inform the development of a leadership programme for women in agriculture, which will be funded by Scottish Government through the Women in Agriculture Development Programme.
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Annual Sheep and Goat Inventory and Cattle Results: December 2022
Sheep, goat and cattle numbers across Scotland in December 2022.
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Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2021-2022
Farm business level estimates of average incomes for 2021-2022. A National Statistics publication for Scotland.
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- Scottish farm business income (FBI)
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Pesticide Usage in Scotland: Rodenticides on Grassland and Fodder Farms 2021
This report presents the results of a survey of rodenticide use on grassland and fodder farms in Scotland in 2021.
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- Pesticide usage in Scotland
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National Electrofishing Programme for Scotland (NEPS) 2021: analysis
The National Electrofishing Programme for Scotland (NEPS) is a statistical survey design that ensures collection of unbiased data on the density and status of salmon and the pressures that affect them, including water quality and genetic introgression. This report presents the latest analysis.
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Science of salmon stocking: report
The Science of Stocking report "scientific considerations in stocking policy development for river managers Scottish marine and freshwater science Vol 14 No 3" brings together the science behind the various considerations needed to be taken prior to and following stocking, with a view to aiding design of salmon management strategies that balance risks and benefits within a broad policy framework.
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Reducing emissions from agriculture – the role of new farm technologies
This research identified and evaluated technologies which could offer carbon savings in Scottish agriculture which are not currently in use but could be brought to market within 20 years. A shortlist of technologies were explored in greater detail to identify candidates for accelerated development.
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Scottish Association of Young Farmers Clubs - board ready training: survey report
This report presents the findings of a survey carried out for the Scottish Associations of Young Farmers Clubs.
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Economic conditions of crofting: survey 2019 to 2022
This report provides a detailed outline of the uses and financial situation of crofts in the years between 2019 and 2022.
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Economic condition of crofting: 2019 to 2022
This is a report to the Scottish Parliament as outlined in the terms of section 51 of the Crofting Reform (Scotland) Act 2010, reflecting the economic condition of crofting and the measures taken by the Scottish Ministers, the Crofting Commission and others to support crofting during 2019 to 2022.