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Reports on the feeding system for the cows at Burnbank Farm in Stirlingshire, Scotland. Grass silage feeding for sucklers; Application of whole-crop silage as an alternative feed; Benefits of growing whole-crop silage.

The article focuses on the long-term business plans of father and son farmers James and John Scott of Scotland. It cites the plan of the Scotts to switch from Royal Bank of Scotland (RBS) to another bank due to the global economic situation and the banking turmoil. In addition, the Scotts are considering building two holiday cottages that will be funded via the Scottish Rural Development Programme. They will also replace dark grains with home-grown protein peas as an ingredient in feed rations.

The article discusses the advantages of collaborations between livestock and arable farmers to help solve the problem of dwindling suckler cow numbers in Scotland. Angus farmer Willie Porter has taken to outwintering cows on lowland arable ground to reduce inputs and avoid hauling feed into the hills. The Porters' arable enterprises provide ample over-wintering feed and bedding.

The article focuses on the feed business of a family-run dairy in Lanarkshire, Scotland. The business, which is run by brothers Geoff and Mark Hewitt, sells feeds to 90% of its dairy suppliers that give them added traceability. Their feed processing is entirely automated and they do not use cheap fillers, such as palm kernel, in feed blends.

The article features the family-owned Fearn Farm in Ross-shire, Scotland. The farm has returned to a home-grown feed ration with the autumn-calvers indoors on silage and bruised barley and heifers outside on a bigger ration. The farm runs a total of 110 suckler cows and a 900 ewe commercial flock. One of the permanent employees of the farm is flock manager Steve Lewis.

The article presents updates on farming in Moray, Scotland as of January 20, 2006. Notes for guidance on cross-compliance were sent by the Scottish Executives. The first store cattle sale in the local market in the city was held. The prices of pig meat and feed have retained stable as of the period.

Provides information on the agricultural benefits of mixed ration feeding to livestock farming operations in Great Britain. Impact on a dairy and beef unit in Scotland; Remarks from farmer Robert Shanks on the value of mixed ration feeding; Effect on labor costs.

Reports on the pending return of fish oil to Scottish breeding ewe and beef breeding cow feeds following a decision by the Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) as of November 2003. Reason of QMS for excluding fish oil; Importance of fish oil to sheep producers.

Provides information on a survey conducted in Great Britain in 2003 which revealed that some organic producers will quit organic farming if a proposal to lift an EU feed derogation goes ahead. Impact of the proposal on feed costs; Option of organic producers if the proposal was implemented; Effect on store cattle and sheep producers in Wales, Scotland and the northeast.