Business and Policy News Audio September 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation.Timestamps:00:48 News in Brief06:07 Policy Briefs – Bluetongue update, Future Farming Investment Scheme, BSE in Scotland, Organic farming sector continues to grow, Payment rates for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening.14:47 Cereals – Latest news and market update26:39 Beef – Latest news and market update32:36 Sheep – Latest news and market update38:40 Milk – Latest news and market update48:06 Sector focus – Greening changes for 202752.08 Specialist Article – Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing55:49 Further articles –Soil structure and compaction, Biodiversity auditing in Scotland, Are you tick aware? Get Livestock updates via WhatsApp channel.FAS Links and Resources:Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scotFAS podcasts: FAS Sounds | Helping farmers in ScotlandOther Links and Resources:Bluetongue - how to spot and report the diseaseAPHA Bluetongue interactive disease mapScottish Government - declaration of a Temporary Control Zone (Bluetongue) documentAHPA bluetongue case mapAPHA animal disease alert subscription serviceBluetongue: latest situation - GOV.UKBluetongue movement restrictions: 1 June - 9 September 2026Bluetongue movement restrictions for animals - Movement licence information - gov.scotThe Animal Plant and Health Agency (APHA) contact number - 03000 600 704Future Farming Investment Scheme BSE in ScotlandBSE: how to spot and report the diseaseOrganic Farming in Scotland: 2025 - gov.scotPayment rates set for Basic Payment Scheme and Greening 2026Scottish Upland Sheep Support SchemeScottish Pig Producers Support SchemeBasic Payment Scheme - including links to Greening Guidance Getting Ready for Muirburn Licensing | Helping farmers in ScotlandNatureScot - Muirburn Licensing - Check your land for a muirburn applicationFAS - Muirburn info, link to NatureScot & link to webinarFAS - soil structure and compaction.TOTH Podcast - Beyond the Hedgerow, Biodiversity Auditing in ScotlandFAS TV Series 6 Ep 9 - Are You Tick Aware?FAS Livestock updates – WhatsApp:https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029VbDCFdy0gcfPkJONju3vFor more information, visit www.FAS.scotFacebook: @FASScotNational Advice HubPhone: 0300 323 0161Email: advice@fas.scot