Scotlands Farm Advisory Service Podcast Podcast

Thrill of the Hill - It's Going Down: Timber Processing from 2023-11-29T06:59

THRILL OF THE HILL | For years now Scotland has sought to address climate change and habitat fragmentation with increased rates of tree planting, but often the end product, timber, is overlooked...

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Rural Roundup - Talking Technology from 2023-11-22T15:29

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert are joined by Lorna Gall...

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Agri Culture - John Scott and Jock Gibson: Farmstrong Scotland from 2023-11-17T08:44

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to John Scott and Jock Gibson from Farmstrong Scotland. Farmstrong Scotland is a new initiative which is inspired by Farmstrong New Zealand and Doug Avery’s visit to...

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CropCast - Fungicide performance trial results 2023 from 2023-11-16T15:40

Welcome to Cropcast, your go-to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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Stock Talk - Dairy Market Outlook&Looking to the Future from 2023-11-13T16:45

In this podcast, we hear from Lorna MacPherson, SAC Dairy Consultant, and Jimmy Goldie, Technical Manager at Carrs Billington. They speak about the dairy market outlook for the winter season inc...

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Agribusiness News November 2023: A spotlight on land prices, croft diversification, soil health, Digital Dairy Chain and Farm Management Handbook from 2023-11-09T10:31

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 land prices and croft diversification. We wi...

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Rural Roundup - Storm Babet, PSF Funding Opportunities and a Conversation about Sheep and Cow Supplementation from 2023-11-08T12:21

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert discuss the recent extreme w...

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Agri Culture - Lawrence Martin: Opportunities Through Apprenticeships from 2023-11-03T08:50

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Lawrence Martin who was a new entrant to farming. After doing an HNC in agriculture at college, he started an apprenticeship with Lantra and SRUC. The apprenticeship ga...

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Natural Capital - Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting from 2023-10-31T16:11

In this episode of Natural Capital Ross Mackenzie and Janette Sutherland visit Sam Thorburn’s croft on the Isle of Skye. They discuss the natural capital on the islands, Gaelic culture, biodiver...

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Crofting Matters - Common Grazing Finances: Common Issues from 2023-10-31T15:39

We are at Dornie hall, talking to clerks and committee members about the issues they face when trying to run the common grazing, especially when it comes to finances. Firstly, we talk with...

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Rural RoundUp - Spotlight on Policy from 2023-10-25T09:12

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by Professor...

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Agri Culture - Lucy Mitchell: Young Farmers from 2023-10-20T09:35

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Lucy Mitchell. Lucy was an active member of Young Farmers from her early twenties and went on to become national chair of SAYFC from 2022 to 2023. Lucy has ...

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CropCast - Organic Farming from 2023-10-19T12:19

Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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Thrill of the Hill - They See Me Roaming: Promoting Sustainable, Responsible Access to the Countryside from 2023-10-18T11:48

THRILL OF THE HILL | Farmland covers the Scottish landscape, between 70% and 80% of it, but farmers are not the only stakeholders in the countryside. Increasing, the general public are interacti...

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Agribusiness News October 2023: A spotlight on dairy costs, science-based targets helping to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, feed costs and the importance of cashflow. from 2023-10-17T11:56

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 dairy costs and science-based targets helpin...

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Rural RoundUp - AECS 2024, The Nature Restoration Fund and The Scottish Agricultural Awards from 2023-10-11T09:01

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Tiffany chat about the Scottish...

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Crofting Matters - Subsidy Future&Current Schemes from 2023-09-29T11:13

Don’t miss out on the current schemes which boost income and improve animal and soil health! We discuss the PSF scheme, the future of subsidy, recent changes to the Croft House Grant and what we...

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Stock Talk - Organics with Hugh Grierson from 2023-09-28T16:00

In this podcast we hear from Hugh Grierson who runs an organic farm and butchery business, direct selling his meat to customers. Hugh tells us about how his organic business has developed ...

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Natural Capital - Drones, Data and Decision Making from 2023-09-27T11:03

In this episode of Natural Capital we are getting techy, discussing all things drones, data and technology and how this can be used by land managers to assess, monitor and improve their natural ...

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Rural Roundup - Basic Payment Scheme, the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme, and an Organic success story from 2023-09-27T08:50

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Tiffany bring you some good new...

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Agri Culture - The Black Farmer: Jeopardy – The danger of playing it safe from 2023-09-22T08:59

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Wilfred Emmanuel-Jones MBE, aka The Black Farmer. Wilfred is of the Windrush Generation and describes his difficult start to life in the UK, before he eventually ...

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Thrill of the Hill - Thinning Herds to Thicken Forests from 2023-09-21T09:27

THRILL OF THE HILL | When people think of Scotland, at some point visions of a red deer ranging across an open hill must enter the mind. Deer have become synonymous with the farmed upland enviro...

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CropCast - Winter Grazing Cereals from 2023-09-20T09:03

Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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Agribusiness News September 2023: A spotlight on bull fertility, buffalo farming, alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech from 2023-09-14T09:56

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 ...

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Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Environment from 2023-09-13T09:24

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by Iain Boyd...

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Agri Culture: Sir Charlie Burrell : Wilding from 2023-09-08T09:28

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Charlie Burrell, a farmer and environmentalist, farming 3,500 acres at Knepp Estate, in West Sussex. Over the last twenty years, he has transformed the farm from ...

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Stock Talk - Planning Ahead of Tupping Time from 2023-08-31T14:59

In this podcast we hear from SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer Megan Fergusson. Megan talks to us about how to give your flock the best chance of a successful lambing next year as we discuss ...

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Crofting Matters - Succession from 2023-08-31T14:27

Crofting legislation is fairly complicated and its no different when it comes to succession! Brian Inkster, well-known crofting law specialist, takes us through different scenarios and highlight...

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Natural Capital - Landscape Scale Collaboration from 2023-08-31T10:49

Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by R...

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Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Farm Health&Safety from 2023-08-30T11:34

*Content Warning* This podcast discusses accidents, injuries, and fatalities, some of which involve children. Though there is no gore, and this is discussed in a factual manner, please consider ...

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Agri Culture - Cream O Galloway: A Dairy Story from 2023-08-25T09:36

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to David and Wilma Finlay from Rainton Farm, Gatehouse of Fleet. They are authors of the book “Our Dairy Story”, in which they tell their farming story from traditio...

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Thrill of the Hill - Branching Out from 2023-08-17T09:30

THRILL OF THE HILL | Agroforestry is an increasingly popular prospect for many in Scotland and across the UK, allowing farmers and crofters the opportunity to increase carbon sequestration, natu...

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Rural RoundUp - Agriculture: Learning on the job from 2023-08-16T08:48

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up with Jennifer Mitchell and Emma Ne...

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Agribusiness News August 2023: A spotlight on sheep predators, pigs, marketing&social media and Net Zero in the whisky industry from 2023-08-15T14:49

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 sheep predators and pigs. We will also be br...

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Agri Culture - Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer: Making Agriculture Inclusive from 2023-08-11T10:46

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer, about his life in agriculture, and how he set up the Inclusive Farm, a working farm with the aim of making agriculture accessible to all...

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CropCast - Barley Varieties (Winter&Spring) from 2023-08-03T11:43

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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Rural RoundUp - Farm Labour shortages, free upskilling events, and a conversation with The Soil Association from 2023-08-02T09:10

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert discuss recent ...

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Natural Capital - Farming in a National Park from 2023-07-31T15:00

The Scottish Government is committed to establishing a new National Park by spring 2026. It has released an appraisal framework and is looking for local areas to submit expressions of interest.&...

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Stock Talk - Michael Blanche from 2023-07-31T11:59

In this episode we hear from a well-known face and voice, Michael Blanche. Michael is a first generation farmer and consultant with a passion for pasture and low-input livestock systems.&n...

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Crofting Matters - Tax&VAT for Crofters from 2023-07-31T11:12

It might not sound that interesting, but, especially these days, understanding what you can and should be doing with accounts and tax is important to save unnecessary expense and keep within the...

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Thrill of the Hill - Don't Go Bracken My Heart from 2023-07-27T14:37

THRILL OF THE HILL | An invasive species and a cause for concern among farmers and policymakers, bracken is a hot topic in the farmed upland environment. While the species has some habitat value...

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CropCast - Winter Wheat Varieties from 2023-07-24T12:35

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Policy from 2023-07-19T08:50

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up with Steven Thomson, Rural Policy s...

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Agribusiness News July 2023: A spotlight on potatoes, having bees on farmland, soil compaction and grassland yield loss and the Scottish Government’s progress report on the 2023 climate change plan from 2023-07-06T15:05

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 potatoes and having bees on farmland. We wil...

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Rural Roundup - Royal Highland Show, Bracken Control and Thrill of The Hill from 2023-07-05T15:04

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up after the Royal Highland Show, disc...

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Stock Talk - A View from Argentina from 2023-06-30T14:10

In this podcast we hear from Argentinian farmer Allan Cameron. Allan talks to us about farming in Argentina including cropping and beef production. He covers the importance of soil health and th...

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Crofting Matters - Crofting Commission Online Applications from 2023-06-30T14:08

The Crofting Commission has recently started accepting online applications through their website for some of their crofting regulatory applications. In this episode, Siobhan Macdonald and Graham...

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Natural Capital - 30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks from 2023-06-29T14:50

Understanding the natural capital assets you have on your land is really important. Farm wildlife walks are a great way to map out features, habitats and biodiversity that is present in the agri...

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Thrill of the Hill - A Flock for the Future from 2023-06-29T13:05

THRILL OF THE HILL | Sheep are synonymous with the farmed upland environment in Scotland but in times of change and with external and policy pressures now on it, the sector cannot sit idle. Last...

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CropCast - Benchmarking&Market Forces from 2023-06-21T14:30

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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Natural Capital - Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity from 2023-04-28T14:29

We begin our second series of Natural Capital exploring Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity with Dr Lorna Cole, an agricultural ecologist whose work addresses the challenge of feeding our growing...

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S2 Ep91: Stock Talk - Cattle Foot Health with Hoof GP from 2023-04-28T08:22:29

In this podcast we will hear from Graeme Parker aka the Hoof GP. Graeme tells us his story about his background and how his ‘Hoof GP’ online social media business has expanded alongside his ca...

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S2 Ep90: Thrill of the Hill - Aiming at Success from 2023-04-27T09:00

Farmers are custodians of the landscape in Scotland, and the farmed environment accounts for roughly 75% of all land in the country, but farmers need not take all that responsibility themselve...

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S2 Ep89: Rural Roundup - Pasture for Life, Exploring Unconventional Grazing, the Proposed Closure of the Forfar Mart and the Potential Consequences. from 2023-04-26T08:13:18

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode we hear from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George & Robert discussing the...

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S2 Ep88: CropCast - Low Drift Nozzles&Closed Transfer Systems from 2023-04-21T07:49

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep87: Rural Roundup - A Spotlight on Rural Policy, a Peek at the Scottish Farm Business Survey Results, and Farmer Networks for Livestock Projects from 2023-04-12T09:29:41

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, and George who are joined by S...

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S2 Ep86: Agribusiness News April 2023: A spotlight on the budget update, Farm Business Survey, Northern Ireland protocol and seasonal workers from 2023-04-11T10:26:27

Welcome to the April 2023 edition of Agribusiness News, brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service (FAS). Agribusiness news helps you to scan your horizon, prepare for industry changes and ke...

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S2 Ep85: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Cara Cameron Loch View Rural Training from 2023-03-29T09:03

Cara Cameron is a Welsh girl living in the Scottish highlands with a love of the outdoors and agriculture. She has a thirst for knowledge and also loves to be able to pass on her experiences t...

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S2 Ep84: Thrill of the Hill - A Damming Conclusion? from 2023-03-23T09:07:44

Episode #12 – A Damming Conclusion? Beavers are a keystone species and their presence in Scotland could go a long way to achieving land landscape scale nature restoration that Scottish Governm...

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S2 Ep83: Rural Roundup (22nd March) from 2023-03-22T15:24:11

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out...

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S2 Ep82: Stock Talk - Rare Breed Survival Trust with Martin Beard from 2023-03-17T15:07:59

In this podcast we will hear from Martin Beard from the Rare Breed Survival Trust. Martin tells us about what the Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) does and the importance of genetic diversity ...

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S2 Ep81: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Tina MacPhail&Iain MacMillan, Grinneabhat Community Space from 2023-03-15T09:17:33

This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they ...

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S2 Ep80: Rural Roundup (8th March) from 2023-03-08T09:46:24

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find ou...

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S2 Ep79: Thrill Of The Hill - The Farm Business Survey from 2023-03-07T15:00:33

Episode #11 - The Farm Business Survey. On the podcast, we take two things more seriously than anything else - hills and thrills. But if there were a third place, that would go to data. Being...

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S2 Ep78: Cropcast - Crop Disease Management: Winter&Spring Barley from 2023-03-02T13:55

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep77: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Lindsay Robertson, Long Island Retreats from 2023-03-01T13:15:02

This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you the latest in our series of six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had along the ...

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S2 Ep76: Stock Talk - Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious from 2023-02-28T16:00:14

In this podcast we will hear from Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious. Michael tells us his story from working in the seed business to where he is today running his mixed farm and has diversif...

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S2 Ep75: Thrill of the Hill - A Cow for the Future from 2023-02-28T08:58:05

Episode #10 – A Cow for the Future. We all think we know a good cow when we see one, but how futureproof is she, and what are the traits the beef industry needs, at an individual cow and herd ...

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S2 Ep74: Rural Roundup (22nd February) from 2023-02-22T12:08:35

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out...

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S2 Ep73: Cropcast: Crop Disease Management - Winter Wheat from 2023-02-15T16:33

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep72: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Laura Beck The Paw Park from 2023-02-15T14:33

This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they ...

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S2 Ep71: Agri Culture - Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture from 2023-02-10T09:27:15

*Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners*

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Nigel Owens, a Welsh former internat...

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S2 Ep70: Rural Roundup (8th February) from 2023-02-08T12:07:57

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find ou...

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S2 Ep68: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Caroline Hamilton, Cairns Farm Estate from 2023-02-01T10:30:53

The incredible transformation of Cairns Farm from hill sheep farm to a gorgeous destination wedding and events venue is a wonderful success story from Caroline Hamilton and her husband, fourth...

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S2 Ep67: Thrill of the Hill - Digging Deep on Soil Carbon from 2023-01-31T15:12:53

Episode #9 – Digging Deep on Soil Carbon. In this episode we hear from Senior Scientific Lead Rachael Ramsay about the scientific consensus around soil carbon, its impact on farm carbon footpr...

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S2 Ep69: Stock Talk - SRUC Kirkton Research Update from 2023-01-31T10:09

In this podcast we will hear from Nicola Lambe and Claire Morgan-Davies, who are based at SRUC Hill & Mountain Research Centre, Kirkton & Auchtertyre Farms. They talk about the project...

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S2 Ep66: Rural Roundup (25th January) from 2023-01-25T11:07:10

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. Happy New Year and a Happy Burns Night from all of us at the Farm Advisory Service! This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On tod...

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S2 Ep65: CropCast - Using Nitrogen Efficiently from 2023-01-24T10:13

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep64: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Jock Gibson, Edinvale Farm (Diversification Story) from 2023-01-23T10:28:02

This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they ...

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S2 Ep63: Agri Culture - Richard and Fiona Lamb - Try, Diversify, Try Again from 2023-01-19T08:53:27

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Richard and Fiona Lamb of Fordhead Farm, Kippen, about how they have diversified their farming business and how they have adapted to the many challenges that starting...

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S2 Ep62: Natural Capital - Ecosystem Markets and Green Commerce from 2023-01-11T16:08:55

In our final episode of the series we are discussing the important financial topics which cover most natural capital projects, including ecosystem markets and green commerce. We discuss potent...

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S2 Ep61: Thrill of the Hill - Working For Waders - Part 2 from 2023-01-11T09:00

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #8 – Working for Waders Part II. In this episode we hear from returning guest, Working for Wader's Patrick Laurie, joined this time round by RSPB's Stephen...

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S2 Ep58: New Years Resolutions, Veganuary, and a spotlight on the Agri Culture Podcast. from 2022-12-28T10:00

In this fortnight’s edition (recorded in advance of the festive break) Tiffany Mactaggart, is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers who discuss their farming highlights of 2022, their wi...

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S2 Ep59: Agri Culture – Anna Davies: Agricultural Storytelling ONFarm from 2022-12-28T09:00

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Anna Davies about the importance of great storytelling in agriculture and gets an insider's view from this journalist on how the media could cooperate and celebrate S...

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S2 Ep60: CropCast - Intercropping from 2022-12-21T14:22

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep57: Stock Talk - Paddy Jack on outwintering and forage crops from 2022-12-19T10:15

In this podcast we will hear from Paddy Jack, DLF Business Manager in Scotland. Paddy talks about the pros and cons of different forage crops, clover, and different grazing systems. The import...

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S2 Ep56: Natural Capital - Arable from 2022-12-16T16:47:38

This time we are focussing on Arable Natural Capital with John and Louise Seed from Woodend Farming Partnership and Agricultural Consultant Mary-Jane Lawrie, to find out what they are doing on...

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S2 Ep55: Rural Roundup (14th December) from 2022-12-14T12:41:12

We just want to clarify that the AECS Capital, Sustainable Agriculture Grant Scheme (SACGS) and PSF Carbon Audit/Soil Analysis claim deadlines are the 28th February 2023.
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S2 Ep54: Rural Roundup (30th November) from 2022-11-30T12:38:34

In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s happening in the agricultural sector, I (Kerry ...

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S2 Ep53: CropCast - Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) from 2022-11-30T12:12

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Mathewson from the Scottish government land inspections team, along with Neil Melville, senior Consultant with SAC Consulting, to discuss ec...

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S2 Ep52: Natural Capital - Seaweed from 2022-11-24T12:13

In this water episode of our Natural Capital Series, we discuss seaweed and its wider benefits to the farming community, it’s important ecosystem services and the various uses for seaweed prod...

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S2 Ep51: Stock Talk - Buffalo Farm from 2022-11-18T11:13:14

In this podcast we will hear from Jack Munro, Farm Manager from The Buffalo Farm. The Buffalo Farm run by Steve Mitchell in Kirkcaldy, is the largest Buffalo Farm in Scotland. Jack will tell u...

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S2 Ep50: Thrill of the Hill - COP26 One Year On from 2022-11-17T12:15:15

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #9 – COP26 One Year On. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting's Seamus Murphy as we take a look back at Scotland's role in COP26 and review some of t...

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S2 Ep49: Rural Roundup - 16th November from 2022-11-16T15:16:48

In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s happening in the agricultural sector, I (Kerry ...

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S2 Ep48: CropCast - Measuring a Healthy Soil from 2022-11-16T12:40

In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Ross, a senior Agricultural consultant from SAC consulting along with Audrey Litterick, director of Earthcare Technical, to discuss soil hea...

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S2 Ep47: Rural RoundUp - 2nd November from 2022-11-02T14:30

In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about sheep and beef support schemes and AgriScot. We als...

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S2 Ep46: Crofting Matters – Selling Stock from 2022-10-31T14:30

Selling livestock this autumn and winter? We have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart system. This is the time of year for sales of b...

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S2 Ep45: Stocktalk - Livestock Worrying – Keeping yourself right with The Sheep Game from 2022-10-27T09:59:56

In this podcast we will hear from Cameron Wilson from The Sheep Game. Cameron Wilson was a policeman for many years before going full-time in agriculture, between sheep pregnancy scanning, she...

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S2 Ep44: Agri Culture - Sammi Kinghorn - Thriving Through Adversity, and Promoting Diversity from 2022-10-26T08:36:55

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined this week by Sammi Kinghorn MBE. Sammi is a farmer’s daughter and Team GB wheelchair racer from the Scottish Borders. We spoke the week after she was back from the...

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S2 Ep43: Thrill of the Hill - Virtually Stockproof from 2022-10-21T08:50

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #6 – Virtually Stockproof. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting’s Malcolm Macdonald & Robert Ramsay about the increasing opportunities for virtu...

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S2 Ep42: Rural Roundup – 19th October from 2022-10-19T15:12:50

In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about soils and fertilisers. Janette Sutherland is here ...

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S2 Ep41: Thrill of the Hill - Natural Capital from 2022-10-14T08:47

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #6 – Understanding Natural Capital. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting’s Rachel Smillie & Paul Chapman as we get to grips with the concept of ...

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S2 Ep40: Natural Capital - Peatlands from 2022-10-11T16:05:02

In episode three of this Natural Capital Series, we are joined by Dr Emily Taylor to explore the very relevant and important topic of peatlands. Peatlands are a key part of the Scottish landsc...

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S2 Ep39: Rural Roundup - 5th October from 2022-10-05T09:00

In this fortnight's edition of Rural RoundUp we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart. Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers discuss the energy crisis and we hear all about Janette Sutherlan...

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S2 Ep38: Crofting Matters: Buying stock from 2022-09-30T12:26

If you are a new crofter, or new to buying livestock, we have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart system. This is the time of year fo...

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S2 Ep37: Rural Roundup - 21st September from 2022-09-21T09:27:27

In this fortnight’s edition of the Rural Roundup, we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart and we speak to Sascha Grierson and Mark Bowsher-Gibbs about the benefits of the new Quick FAS ...

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S2 Ep36: Cropcast - Better Use of Manures from 2022-09-21T09:00

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep35: StockTalk : Deer Farming – what you need to know from 2022-09-14T09:20

In this podcast we will hear from the director of the Venison Advisory Service (VAS), Alan Sneddon, and the Estate Manager from Glenrinnes Estate, Alister Laing. They will both tell us about t...

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S2 Ep34: Natural Capital: Scotland's rainforests from 2022-09-13T12:24

In episode two of this Natural Capital Series we discuss and raise the awareness about Scotland’s Rainforests. What are Scotland’s rainforests, why are they special, what are the threats and ...

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S2 Ep33: Rural Roundup - 7th September from 2022-09-07T15:49

Running Order;

Tiffany McTaggart - Rural Roundup 0:22.697
Margo McGill 18:28
Other great podcasts from the Farm Advisory Service 13:44.468
Robert Ramsay & George Ch...

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S2 Ep32: NEW PODCAST: Agri Culture Feat: Peter Eccles from 2022-09-03T11:00

If you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe to all episodes of Agri Culture here.

Our second episode with Chris Dyer from Gar...

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S2 Ep31: Crofting Matters: Selecting breeding replacements in the suckler herd from 2022-08-31T12:26

No matter the size of your herd, choosing the correct suckler replacements is important to ensure yearly, trouble free calvings and avoid nights spent calving or coaxing calves that refuse to ...

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S2 Ep30: Agri-Culture: Crofting history and culture with Chris Dyer. from 2022-08-31T12:20

Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Chris Dyer of Garths Croft, Bressay about how an Archaeologist from the South of England found himself owning a croft on Shetland. He discusses some of the fascinati...

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S2 Ep29: Rural Round Up (24th August) from 2022-08-25T09:58

In this fortnight’s edition of the Rural Roundup we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart, we speak to George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay about harvest progress and how the dry weather ha...

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S2 Ep28: Thrill of The Hill: Sea Eagle Management&Mitigation from 2022-08-23T12:15

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #4 – Sea Eagle Management & Mitigation. In this episode we hear from SRUC Head of Research at Kirkton & Auchentyre, Dr Davy McCraken about the rein...

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S2 Ep27: Cropcast - Grain Marketing from 2022-08-17T09:30

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep26: StockTalk – Sheep System Changes at SRUC Barony with Perry Parkinson (August 2022) from 2022-08-17T08:56

In this podcast we hear from SRUC Barony’s Head Shepherd Perry Parkinson, who will tell us a bit about his background and his work at SRUC Barony including the changes they have made to the sh...

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S2 Ep25: Natural Capital: What is natural capital? from 2022-08-12T12:23

The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintai...

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S2 Ep24: Rural Roundup - 10th August from 2022-08-10T14:00

Running Order:

00:18 - Rural Roundup with Tiffany MacTaggart
04:05 - This years harvest discussion with Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers
13:35 - Other great...

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S2 Ep23: Crofting Matters: Crofting regulation from 2022-07-29T12:26

Crofting regulation, which covers what you can do with your croft land and how, is a tricky subject, full of acronyms and references to various Acts of Parliament. For most crofters, the day-...

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S2 Ep22: StockTalk – Sheep Systems&Grazing Strategies with Poppy Frater (July 2022) from 2022-07-28T10:35:54

In this podcast we hear from SAC Sheep and Grazing Specialist Poppy Frater, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for sheep producers. Poppy will also talk about her PHD o...

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S2 Ep21: Rural Roundup (27th July) from 2022-07-27T14:52:23

In this fortnight’s edition of the rural roundup we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart and we speak to George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay about regenerative agriculture and organics. W...

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S2 Ep20: Thrill of The Hill: Renewed Interest from 2022-07-26T12:16

Thrill of the Hill is back! Episode #27 – Renewed Interest. In this episode we hear from Senior Renewables Consultant John Farquhar about the impacts of the Ukrainian conflict, how that is cha...

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S2 Ep19: Cropcast - Cover Crops&Green Manures from 2022-07-20T10:54

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep18: Rural Roundup (13th July) from 2022-07-13T14:17

This fortnight's roundup features news updates on the Basic Payment Scheme, avian influenza and agri-environment schemes. Janette Sutherland is back with the second instalment of her personal ...

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S2 Ep17: Rural Roundup Bonus Content - Catherine Collins from 2022-07-05T15:31:29

Catherine Collins, at Croft 11, Clovullin near Fort William, shares how mentoring through FAS has given her the right start to crofting and helped her integrate into the community. Catherine t...

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S2 Ep16: Rural Round Up (29th June) from 2022-06-30T14:24:25

This fortnight's roundup features updates on the Cereal, Wool, and Pig market. As well as a warning about increased tick burdens in sheep and cattle. Janette Sutherland is back with the first ...

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S2 Ep15: Crofting Matters: Grazing management from 2022-06-30T12:26

Growing Grass

How can we make the best use of our grassland?  What is the difference between rotational, mob, deferred and set stocking?  What are the benefits of liming?

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S2 Ep14: Thrill of The Hill: Spawning Success from 2022-06-30T12:17

Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #2 – Spawning Success. In this episode we hear from Ayrshire River Trust’s Stuart Brabbs and Struan Candlish about the quality of Scotland’s water environm...

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S2 Ep13: StockTalk - Pig Market Update (June 2022) from 2022-06-29T08:50

In this podcast we hear from SAC Consultant George Chalmers, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for pig producers.

George’s consultancy work includes technica...

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S2 Ep12: Agri-Culture: Success out-with succession with Peter Eccles from 2022-06-28T12:21

Peter Eccles is a farm manager from East Lothian. He started out as an agricultural consultant with SAC, before taking on the farm manager job at Saughland Farm, Midlothian. There he changed...

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S2 Ep11: NEW PODCAST: Crofting Matters: Feat: Bull Management from 2022-06-27T11:00

Find all episodes of Crofting Matters here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/crofting-matters/

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S2 Ep10: CropCast - Gross Margins and Crop Trials from 2022-06-22T10:07

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates ...

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S2 Ep9: Thrill of The Hill has a new home! Feat. The Great Yellow Bumblebee from 2022-06-20T13:26

Find future Thrill of The Hill episodes here:
https://feeds.captivate.fm/thrill-of-the-hill/

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S2 Ep8: Rural Roundup (16th June) from 2022-06-16T11:41:42

This fortnight's roundup features information on The Official Controls (plant protection products) Register 2020, The 2022 Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation grant, and some timely inf...

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S2 Ep7: Stock Talk - Dairy Industry Update (May 2022) from 2022-06-07T13:22:56

In this podcast we hear from SAC Dairy Specialist Lorna MacPherson, Kite Consulting’s Senior Dairy Specialist David Keiley and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Colin Mason who discuss cur...

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S2 Ep6: Crofting Matters: Bull management from 2022-05-31T12:26

With many Crofters across Scotland currently putting their bulls out, it is a good time to consider your current bull management practices.

From pre-breeding examinations and diet, t...

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S2 Ep5: Rural Roundup (25th May) from 2022-05-25T08:33:05

The Rural Roundup is Scotland's Farm Advisory Service's regular Podcast, hosted by Kerry Hammond, featuring a roundup of the latest news, information and opinions from some of our other Podca...

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S2 Ep4: CropCast – Disease Control for Spring Barley, Winter Oilseed Rape and Potatoes Along with Tips for Planting Forage Crops from 2022-05-19T09:25

Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you ti...

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S2 Ep3: Thrill of The Hill: Talking Timber from 2022-05-11T12:14

Consider sooner rather than later where integrated farm forestry could benefit your agricultural business, and seek professional, impartial advice at the earliest opportunity- it takes time to...

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S2 Ep2: Stock Talk – Beef – Spring Update from 2022-04-29T16:00

In this podcast we hear from SAC Beef Specialist Lesley Wylie and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Timothy Geraghty who discuss current issues, opportunities and options for beef producer...

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S2 Ep1: CropCast – Winter crop disease management for 2022 from 2022-04-28T16:00

Welcome to Cropcast, bringing you all the on crops and soils. Each month, SAC Consulting advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely upda...

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S1: Your route to Net Zero from 2022-04-04T06:08

Achieving net zero is one of the key targets of Governments and companies around the world, with targets of achieving it by 2030-50 depending on the company or country. With these targets set ...

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S1: Alternative Protein for Small Scale Pig Producers from 2022-04-02T06:00

There is much discussion across social media on feeding pigs natural diets to improve perceived welfare, improve meat quality and reduce overall feeding costs. It is important to maintain a ba...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep (Recorded March 2022) from 2022-04-01T13:10:10

Inflation in costs is a major challenge for sheep producers across the country. Optimising livestock performance will never have been more important than it is this year. In this podcast, Ro...

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S1: Thrill of the Hill - Great Yellow Bumblebee from 2022-03-29T13:32:19

2017 saw the start of Scotland’s Pollinator Strategy, now in 2022 and half way through a ten-year plan, the role and importance of pollinators has only become more significant. Pollinators pla...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef (Recorded February 2022) from 2022-03-14T18:30:37

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Agricultural Consultant Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk beef with Veterinary Investigation Officer, Tim Geraghty of ...

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S1: An Introduction to Geo Parks from 2022-03-04T13:05:49

The idea of land receiving designations or protections often gets a visceral reaction from farmers, crofters and landowners, with the threat of limitations and restrictions of activities, howe...

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S1: Making Sheep Systems Sustainable: Controlling Liver Fluke from 2022-02-04T14:44:23

Daniel Stout speaks with Dr Philip Skuce from Moredun Research Institute about liver fluke in sheep. Resistance to triclabendazole, the only flukicide effective against all stages of immature ...

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S1: Encouraging Croppping - Machair from 2022-01-26T17:01:53

In this podcast we hear from Johanne Ferguson of NatureScot about the importance of cropping on the Uist Machair.

We discuss what the machair is and what it is designate...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy (Recorded December 2021) from 2022-01-12T17:15:16

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes, this month hosted by Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk dairy with specialist Lorna MacPherson and Colin Mason of SRUC Vets. Listen

S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: Parasites from 2022-01-05T11:33:42

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing you an i...

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S1: Encouraging Cropping - Farmland Birds from 2021-12-29T18:31:26

In this podcast we hear from Chris Bailey RSPB Scotland about the importance of cropping areas for many farmland birds.

We discuss the nature and climate emergencies and...

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S1: Health is your Wealth - Doug Avery, The Resilient Farmer from 2021-12-29T12:09

In this episode of the Farm Advisory Service podcast, we're focussing on mental health and well being. We're really lucky to be joined by a man who is now a bit of a celebrity, and synonymous ...

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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: episode – Post-mortem from 2021-12-27T15:02

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing you an i...

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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: Dairy Calf from 2021-12-22T13:48:39

In this episode, Tiffany Mactaggart and George Gauley are joined by Professor Marie Haskell and Dr David Bell at Crichton Royal Farm, a dairy research and innovation centre in Dumfries. Hear a...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Hen Harrier Management from 2021-12-20T16:54:33

A national priority species and apex predator, the hen harrier is a unique and important bird within the farmed upland environment. Despite this, historic bad practices, burning and lack of pr...

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S1: Co-Operation and Collaboration from 2021-12-20T14:48:16

Food & Drink specialist consultant, Kerry Hammond facilitates an hour with some of Scotland ( & Ireland’s) most enthusiastic collaborators.

Featuring Anna Robert...

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S1: Plugging the Protein Gap from 2021-12-19T18:00:54

Hosted by Kerry Hammond, ‘Plugging the Protein’ talks to Food and Drink Industry consultants Alistair Trail and Ceri Ritchie, chef lecturer Mark Barker, and product development chef and restau...

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S1: Animal welfare and farmer wellbeing from 2021-12-17T10:38

Animal welfare and farmer wellbeing – the holistic benefits of improving animal housing with John Imrie

In this episode of the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) pod...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill - A Wilder Scotland? from 2021-12-16T10:00

For many farmers, crofters and landowners in Scotland rewilding is a new and intimidating frontier, the prospect of rewilding and reintroduction of species previously native to Scotland presen...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Opportunities in Agroforestry from 2021-12-15T17:57:21

Woodland creation and management is only one of the many avenues Scotland is taking to tackle the climate emergency and woodland has a proven link to increasing carbon capture on the farm. Agr...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Natural Flood Management from 2021-12-13T17:00:38

Changes brought on by climate change will set new challenges for farmers and landowners, with periods of intense heat and dry conditions being followed by milder and wetter winters. At the sam...

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S1: Crofters and Smallholders – Horticultural Question Time from 2021-12-13T15:47:12

Horticultural Question Time - in this podcast we posed the questions asked by you the FAS listeners to horticultural expert Audrey Litterick. Lots of topics were covered from the difference ...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Sustainable Principles from 2021-12-10T09:11:58

Managing Scotland’s landscapes sustainably is what all farmers, crofters and landowners seek to achieve. For years now there has been a steady increase in the number of land managers turning t...

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S1: Cropcast: Soil Health Tech Talk from 2021-12-02T22:23:39

In this Cropcast, Prof Fiona Burnett of SRUC talks soils and soil health with Joanna Cloy who is a Soil Scientist and Researcher at SRUC, Paul Hargreaves who is a Soil Scientist and Grassland ...

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S1: All about potatoes! from 2021-11-29T23:47:11

Potatoes are an important crop in the Crofting Counties with many crofters growing for home consumption whereas other crofters may sell their potatoes at farmers markets or in vegetable boxes....

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S1: Cropcast: Crop Trials from 2021-11-28T11:17

In this Cropcast, Prof Fiona Burnett of SRUC talks to Dr Neil Havis who heads up Crop Protection at SRUC, Crops Consultant Peter Lindsay and Pierre and Alain Bouffandeau who is the Crops Trials ...

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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: Poultry Special from 2021-11-27T21:19:19

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing you an i...

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S1: Capitalising on Assets from 2021-11-26T16:30

Taking on a farm or croft for the first time is an exciting opportunity but as New Entrants there can be challenges along the way.

We speak to Trudi Cueto from Carfrae...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep (November 2021) from 2021-11-26T11:45:55

In this livestock podcast, Agricultural Consultant Robert Ramsay speaks to SAC Consulting sheep specialist Kirsten Williams and to SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Fiona Crowden. The pod...

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S1: Cropcast: Integrated Pest Management from 2021-11-25T23:14

Integrated pest management (IPM) is a holistic approach to pest management that aims to maximise profit whilst also aiming to minimising the negative impacts of crop production on the environmen...

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S1: Taking stock – the long-term benefits of an Integrated Land Management Plan from 2021-11-25T12:13:58

In this podcast, Ben Graham, Managing Partner at Kirkland in Dumfries and Galloway talks to us about his experience of applying for an Integrated Land Management Plan (ILMP) to reflect on how ...

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S1: Future Applications of Insect Protein for Agriculture from 2021-11-10T10:50:27

Janette Sutherland SAC Consulting Portree interviews Zero Waste Scotland’s Dr William Clark about a new type of farming – insect farming.

The podcast covers a wide variety of topics...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef from 2021-11-08T22:41:19

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk beef with Veterinary Investigation Officer, Alwyn Jones of SRUC Vete...

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S1: The Oats-So-Simple Brewing Trial from 2021-11-05T16:02:52

In this podcast we hear from Richie Walsh who organised the Oats So Simple Brewing trail using oats grown on a croft in Lismore. We discuss his vision of craft ales being a catalyst for suppo...

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S1: Cropcast: The Journey To Net Zero from 2021-11-04T23:53

Net Zero is a phrase that we hear all the time, but what does the journey to net zero look like for cropping systems.

In this Cropcast, Prof Fiona Burnett of SRUC tal...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Working for Waders from 2021-10-29T12:34:33

In this episode of the Thrill of The Hill podcast, host Alex Pirie chats to Patrick Laurie from Working For Waders. They discuss the decline of...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill: Nature Friendly Farming Network from 2021-10-22T09:03

In the shadow of COP26 Scotland prepares to host the world as we agree common targets and policies to combat climate change, equally important is the biodiversity crisis. In episode seventeen ...

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S1: Health, Wellbeing and Nutrition with Anna Groom from 2021-10-14T09:25:13

As part of the Health is your Wealth series we chatted with Anna Groom, registered dietician, nutritionist and farmers wife. With Anna we discuss why nutrition is important and how those worki...

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S1: Thrill of the Hill: Heather management from 2021-10-12T16:17:31

Scotland is host to the largest concentration of heather moorland in the world with huge biodiversity interest and carbon holding potential. In this episode of the Thrill of the Hill series A...

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S1: Cropcast: Ramularia from 2021-10-12T11:56

Ramularia has established itself as one of hardest of all pathogens to manage in our barley crops. Symptoms are unpredictable and severity varies hugely site to site and season to season. At its...

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S1: Crop Trials Research into Practice from 2021-10-10T22:44:53

In this podcast, Agricultural Consultants Julian Bell and Mark Bowsher-Gibbs review the 2021 growing season along with a few market predictions going forward. Expectations at sowing and follo...

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S1: The Surprising Life of Freshwater Pearl Mussels from 2021-10-01T15:06:28

In this podcast Janette Sutherland chats to Mary McAndrew who is a project officer with the Pearl Mussel Project in Ireland. Ireland and Scotl...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy (September 2021) from 2021-09-30T05:30

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes, this month hosted by Malcolm MacDonald of SAC Consulting, we talk dairy with specialist Lorna MacPherson and Colin Mason of SRUC Vets....

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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: Natural alternatives to reduce reliance on anthelmintics. from 2021-09-28T23:01:49

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing you an i...

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S1: Growing cut flowers in Skye from 2021-09-23T15:21:54

Janette Sutherland SAC Portree interviews Catherine Matheson, Flùraichean le Gaol, Skye.

Flùraichean le Gaol means flowers with love in Gaelic and Catherine discusses growing cut flo...

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S1: Sustainable Sheep Systems – Mastitis from 2021-09-10T14:22:10

Daniel Stout speaks with Professor Laura Green OBE and Poppy Frater about the latest research on mastitis, the pathogens involved and how we can refine management and nutrition in sheep system...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep (August 2021) from 2021-08-31T05:30

In this livestock podcast, Agricultural Consultant Robert Ramsay speaks to SAC Consulting sheep specialist Poppy Frater and to SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Heather Stevenson. The pod...

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S1: Crofting and Corncrakes from 2021-08-27T23:30

Janette Sutherland, SAC Portree, interviews Skye’s RSPB Corncrake project officer Shelagh Parlane. They discuss how partnership working with farmers and crofters is key to this bird’s breeding...

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S1: Sustainable Sheep Systems – Getting on top of lameness from 2021-08-27T12:27:02

Agricultural Consultant Daniel Stout speaks with Professor Laura Green OBE about how best to get on top of footrot and reduce lameness in the flock. Laura has been involved in a great deal of ...

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S1: Pesticides - Sprayer filling and washing areas from 2021-08-27T09:22

The focus of this episode is pesticide filling and handling areas - the pollution risks, the legislation, design considerations and the safe disposal of pesticide solutions.
Agricultural C...

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S1: Cropcast: Potato blight management from 2021-08-20T14:59

Cropcast continues. This month Prof Fiona Burnett, Dr Philip Burgess and Dr Ruairidh Bain talk about potato blight management.

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef (July 2021) from 2021-08-06T22:18:23

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk beef with George Baikie, Head of SRUC Farms.

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S1: Cropcast: Sustainable Variety Choices from 2021-07-22T08:00

Join SRUC's Prof Fiona Burnett as she talks to Donald Dunbar from SAC Consulting and Dr Steve Hoad from SRUC. In this episode of the podcast they talk about up-and-coming varieties things ...

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S1: Thrill of The Hill: Farming for 1.5 Degrees from 2021-07-21T11:00

Farming as with all other industries has been set the challenge of operating more efficiently and sustainably in the face of climate change. To achieve a roadmap for the future Scottish Govern...

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S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy (June 2021) from 2021-07-16T16:24:25

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk dairy with Colin Mason of SRUC Vets and Hugh McClymont of the SRUC ...

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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: episode 3 - Sheep genetics, behaviours and painful procedures from 2021-07-08T13:45:53

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts episodes. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing...

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S1: Natural Capital and Rural Businesses from 2021-06-30T16:55:36

In this episode of the podcast, we are exploring the subject of Natural Capital, what this term means: how does it differs from Environmental Goods and Biodiversity, why it is important and wh...

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S1: Understanding the land - How biodiversity advice helped Threepwood Farm improve soil quality to benefit it's wildlife from 2021-06-16T11:02:19

In this podcast from the Farm Advisory Service (FAS), Colin Strang Steel, owner of Threepwood Farm in The Scottish Borders, shares his experience of applying for biodiversity specialist ad...
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S1: Grassland Management and Silage Making at Glensaugh from 2021-06-11T14:18:55

In this podcast Malcolm MacDonald speaks to Donald Barrie, farm manager at Glensaugh research farm, and Lorna Macpherson of SAC’s livestock team about grazing management and how to make the be...
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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: episode 2 from 2021-06-01T16:14:49

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & welfare, with the aim of providing you an i...
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S1: Cropcast: Spring Barley Disease from 2021-05-31T15:00

Cropcast is back! This month we're exploring spring Barley disease management with Prof Fiona Burnett, Peter Lindsay and Dr Neil Havis.
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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Finishing Well from 2021-05-29T05:00

Beef finishing has long been seen as an inherently intensive activity, however finishing beef cattle at grass can be a productive use of time, while contributing to good habitat management and...
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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Concentrating on Calving from 2021-05-28T05:00

Calving is one of the busiest times of the year for those in the beef sector and a crucial time for things to go right! A successful calving has huge business and climate impacts as well as of...
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S1: Thrill of The Hill - Flock Resilience from 2021-05-27T05:00

While a Brexit trade deal has taken some pressure off the sheep sector the changing political and agricultural landscape means that it must adapt to the new challenges of climate change and bi...
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S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep (May 2021) from 2021-05-26T11:42:34

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk sheep with Veterinary Investigation Officer, Heather Stevenson of SR...
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S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef (April 2021) from 2021-05-10T14:56:55

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk beef with Veterinary Investigation Officer, Tim Geraghty of SRUC Vet...
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S1: Cropcast: Winter cereal disease management from 2021-04-30T15:01

In this episode of Cropcast we're talking about winter cereal disease management with Prof Fiona Burnett, Peter Lindsay and Dr Neil Havis.
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Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 1 from 2021-04-16T14:52:17

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of podcasts. Over the course of 2021, we’ll be bringing you 8 podcasts, each falling under the theme of animal health & welfare (lat...
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S1: Precision solutions to animal health&welfare: episode 1 from 2021-04-16T14:52:17

Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of podcasts. Over the course of 2021, we’ll be bringing you 8 podcasts, each falling under the theme of animal health & welfare (lat...
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S1: Improving efficiency to stay competitive from 2021-04-14T08:57:35

In the latest Farm Advisory Service (FAS) podcast, Rowan Marshall, co-owner of family business, Peter Marshall Farms in Perthshire, describes his experience of applying for a carbon audit and ...
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S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy from 2021-03-25T12:25:01

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk dairy with specialist Lorna MacPherson and Colin Mason of SRUC Vets....
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S1: Slurry - Application and Management from 2021-03-23T18:31

With Hugh McClymont, SRUC's Crichton Royal Farm

In this podcast the Farm Advisory Service sits down with farm manager for the SRUC’s Crichton Royal Farm, Hugh McClymont. ...
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S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep from 2021-03-08T17:30:18

In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk sheep with specialist Kirsten Williams and Veterinary Investigation ...
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S1: Ever Thought Of Pigs As A Commercial Opportunity? - Rearing from 2021-03-05T18:31

Andy McGowan of the Scottish Pig Producers gives an overview of the Scottish pig industry.
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S1: Ever Thought Of Pigs As A Commercial Opportunity? - Breeding from 2021-03-03T18:30

Janette Sutherland speaks to Ross MacKenzie about his work in the pig industry and setting up breeding units.
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S1: Ever Thought Of Pigs As A Commercial Opportunity? from 2021-03-01T18:30

Ross MacKenzie speaks about the opportunities for rearing pigs as a commercial venture.
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S1: Feeding for Fertility from 2021-03-01T13:22:33

Listen to farmer Andrew Houstoun from Glenkilrie farm, Glenshee and vet Graeme Richardson from Thrums Veterinary Group in Kirriemuir chat about the importance of nutritional management in the ...
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S1: Forward Thinking Farmers: Adam from Oink from 2021-02-23T18:53

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S1: Women In Agriculture- Lesley Mitchell from 2021-02-22T18:09

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S1: Forward Thinking Farmers: Neil Thomson from 2021-02-19T18:21

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S1: Beef Supply Chain from 2021-02-15T18:25

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S1: Predator Control For the Conservation of Ground-Nesting Birds from 2021-02-12T18:06

Predator control for the conservation of ground-nesting birds can sometimes be a controversial issue. In this podcast, Senior Conservation Consultant at SAC Consulting, Paul Chapman, discuss...
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S1: Multi-species Grassland Management for Productivity from 2021-02-08T18:32

In this podcast the Farm Advisory Service sits down with farm manager and regenerative agriculture enthusiast, Iain Graham. With the need to balance the demands of farming in a more sustainabl...
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S1: What's Stopping You? - Barbara Girvan from 2021-02-05T18:06

Barbara Girvan’s enthusiasm shines through as she describes her recent new enterprise of a pumpkin patch in the Highlands, providing entertainment for school holidays and raising funds for cha...
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S1: Nutrient Strategy - Green Manures from 2021-02-03T18:21

Find out more about nutrient management and cover crops from the Farm Advisory Service website.

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S1: Nutrient Strategy - Compost from 2021-02-01T18:21

For further detail on soil organic matter & composting please visit the Farm Advisory Service's Ker...
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S1: Animal Health is Wealth from 2021-02-01T15:20:10

Following on from Animal Health is Wealth webinar, James Orr talks to The Woodlands Trust Scotland farmer Janet Pringle ...
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S1: Sheep management in coastal areas from 2021-01-28T10:31:04

Sheep and Grassland Specialist Poppy Frater talks to Richard Briggs of Briggs Shetland Lamb – a company which sells Shetland lamb across the...
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S1: Common Grazing Finances from 2021-01-27T18:28

Common Grazing finances can be bewildering – but they don’t have to be! Listen to Arthur MacDonald explain what committees need to do and tools and resources that are available to help them. ...
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S1: Woodlands Maintenance from 2021-01-26T18:52

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S1: Winter Agronomy Digital Roadshows – Business Resilience and Markets from 2021-01-25T17:34:56

The Winter Agronomy Roadshows in January for this year will be delivered on-line as a combination of Listen

S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef from 2021-01-25T16:11:26

The first in our monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting.

The series will bring together specialists and vets to discuss topical trends an...
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S1: Soil&Nutrient Network - Lanarkshire from 2021-01-23T18:56

Find out more about the Soil & Nutrient Network on our website.

Most farmers understand the i...
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S1: Living off the land: expert help to support self-sufficient croft from 2021-01-22T23:18:01

Listen to our latest podcast interview with Mark Foxwell, a successful crofter based in Sutherland who applied for business development support through FAS to improve his crofting business. Listen

S1: The Thrill Of The Hill - Research&Policy from 2021-01-22T18:57

Research and development within Scottish agriculture will be key to a successful green recovery, building an efficient and sustainable rural economy and mitigating against the threats posed by...
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S1: The Thrill Of The Hill - Enhancing Peatlands from 2021-01-20T18:01

Scotland’s land and topography presents challenges for upland farmers across the country, but in many ways, it is also a blessing in disguise. Peatland, while not conventionally productive, pr...
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S1: The Thrill Of The Hill - Wildcats from 2021-01-18T18:56

Listen to field manager, Keri Langridge about the new Saving Wildcats project when she chats with agricultural and conservation consultant, Alex Pi...
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S1: Winter Agronomy Digital Roadshows – Crop Selection and Variety Performance from 2021-01-18T15:13:58

The Winter Agronomy Roadshows this year will be delivered on-line as a combination of technical lectures, podcasts and Listen

S1: The Thrill Of The Hill - Common Grazings for Common Good from 2021-01-15T18:38

Common Grazings – and crofting counties more broadly – have a crucial and unique role to play in tackling the decline of biodiversity in Scotland. Because of the mosaic of small distinct habit...
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The Thrill Of The Hill - Deer Farming&Management from 2021-01-13T18:57

Deer farming in Scotland and across Britain is a growing sector with huge potential, whether it is wild deer on the uplands or lowland domesticated units. In the face of threats like climate c...
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S1: The Thrill Of The Hill - Deer Farming&Management from 2021-01-13T18:57

Deer farming in Scotland and across Britain is a growing sector with huge potential, whether it is wild deer on the uplands or lowland domesticated units. In the face of threats like climate c...
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S1: The Thrill Of The Hill - Lime&Soil Health from 2021-01-11T18:15

The ability to improve your land is crucial at a time when productivity and efficiency are informing future policy and business resilience. The hills and uplands have a reputation for being di...
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S1: Winter Agronomy Digital Roadshows – IPM planning from 2021-01-11T12:54:13

The Winter Agronomy Roadshows in January for this year will be delivered on-line as a combination of technical lectures, podcasts and Listen

S1: Slurry - Wet Weather Contingency Planning from 2021-01-03T18:29

With Stephen Field, Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA)

In this podcast the Farm Advisory Service sits down with unit manager for the Scottish Environmental P...
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S1: Supporting agriculture in Scotland post-Brexit from 2021-01-01T18:26

In this podcast SAC Principal Consultant Chloe McCulloch talks to Davy McCracken, Head of SRUC’s Hill & Mountain Research Centre, about the challenges and opportunities facing Scottish agr...
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S1: Converting to Organics - David Younie from 2020-12-23T18:45

In this podcast Malcolm Macdonald spoke to retired SAC consultant David Younie. David was SAC Consulting’s senior organic consultant and at the forefront of providing advice to farmers who wer...
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S1: Organic Market Trends and Outlook from 2020-12-23T18:17

In this podcast Malcolm Macdonald spoke to Sophie Kirk who is the head of business development with soil association accreditation. Sophie talks about how the organic market has fared over the...
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S1: Focus on Crofts - Echoes From The past from 2020-12-22T18:15

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S1: Focus on Crofts - Crofting Community and Cancer from 2020-12-21T18:15

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S1: Hedges - Cultivating Cutting and Carbon Capture from 2020-12-21T10:24

As linear landscape features, hedges bring with them an array of benefits, whether it is in the context of climate change, biodiversity decline or improved productivity. However, these benefit...
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S1: AgriScot Across The Airwaves from 2020-12-20T18:54

2020 has been a year that has seen all industries and sectors within agriculture have to adapt to a new normal, and this has extended to shows and large events. AgriScot is a staple in the Sco...
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S1: Helping Farmers Adapt to Climate Change - Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay from 2020-12-18T18:29

In this episode, we speak to beef specialist Robert Ramsay about the practicalities of adapting agriculture to climate change. Focussing on livestock systems we look at the challenges livestoc...
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S1: Meeting Market Demand - Net Zero Arran from 2020-12-17T18:20

Building resilient businesses and identifying the weaknesses within your business is crucial as Scotland moves into a period of great uncertainty. At a time when farmers are being asked to bal...
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S1: What's Stopping You - Jen Craig from 2020-12-16T18:41

What’s stopping You? In this podcast Jen Craig farmer @sheepfarmer782, NSA Scotland Chairwoman and NFUS Clydesdale branch Chairwoman tells us about her journey getting involved with Agri-Poli...
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S1: Embracing technology to improve sustainability - EID from 2020-12-16T12:44:29

In this episode, Daniel Stout of SAC Consulting speaks with Harriet Wishart from SRUC's Kirkton & Auchtertyre Research Farm about the different EID and data recording technology now availa...
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S1: Technology for Improved Animal Welfare - EID's and sensors from 2020-12-15T18:15

“In this 2-part mini-series of podcasts based on Animal Health & Welfare we are speaking with the head of dairy, Duncan Forbes from the Agri-Epi Centre.

This is the second podca...
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S1: Turning Livestock Record Data in useful information from 2020-12-14T18:28

All businesses must strive to become more efficient. This means making better use data that you have on the farm, whether it be soil data, crop data or livestock data. Information is key to mo...
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S1: Technology for Improved Animal Welfare - The South West Dairy Development Centre from 2020-12-13T18:07

In this 2-part mini-series of podcasts based on Animal Health & Welfare we are speaking with the head of dairy, Duncan Forbes from the Agri-Epi Centre. In podcast 1, Duncan explains the u...
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S1: Livestock Health Planning Over The Winter from 2020-12-12T18:21

Agricultural Consultant Malcolm Macdonald spoke to beef and sheep specialist Robert Ramsay and SRUC Vet Colin Mason about livestock health planning over the winter. Colin talked through what i...
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S1: New Entrant Case Study - Rhys Williams from 2020-12-11T18:13

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S1: Social Media for Small Scale Producers from 2020-12-10T18:46

SAC Consultant Ashleigh Forster chats to Carianne MacDonald of Ardbhan Highland Cattle, North Uist and crofter Donald Macsween of Air An Lot, Lewis. Carianne and Donald both use social media t...
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S1: Applying for a carbon audit from 2020-12-09T18:38

In this podcast, Andrew Farquharson, Partner at Finzean Estate Partnership in Banchory, shares his experience of applying for a carbon audit to identify efficiencies for the beef and cropping ...
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S1: Livestock Grazing Beet: Feat. Dr Jim Gibbs from 2020-12-08T18:36

The third and final podcast in our fodder beet for livestock series. This podcast focuses on the health of livestock grazing beet and we are again joined by Dr Jim Gibbs. This technical podc...
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S1: What may the future hold for the Scottish West Coast sheep farmers? from 2020-11-26T18:21

To discuss this question, SAC Consultant Poppy Frater speaks with Kev Bevan, a former SAC Consulting colleague who specialises in farm business management, policy and market analysis.
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S1: Barnside Farm - Becoming Organic, Rotational Grazing, and Mob Grazing from 2020-11-24T18:47

In this podcast SAC Consultant Malcolm Macdonald caught up with Charley and Andrea Walker from Barnside Farm. They discussed their farming system, why they became organic, rotational grazing a...
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S1: Managing Straw Supplies for the Winter from 2020-11-22T18:37

Malcolm Macdonald speaks to SAC beef consultants Robert Ramsay and Sarah Balfour about managing straw supplies this winter. With straw availability varying across the country this podcast disc...
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S1: A Conversation with Hannah Jackson: The Red Shepherdess from 2020-11-20T18:33

SAC Consultant Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with Hannah Jackson, who has become something of a farming celebrity. Hannah has a wealth of advice to offer new entrants, and tells her story about how ...
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S1: Mentoring New Entrants: An interview with John Matheson from 2020-11-19T18:35

Interview with John Matheson, owner of a 300-acre, 10 year limited duration tenancy farm based in Aberdeenshire. John has over 20+ years experience in farm management and currently specialises...
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S1: Beneficial Insects from 2020-11-19T10:45

How can beneficial insects help you?

What insects inhabit agricultural land? How can we tweak the balance towards insects that are beneficial to production?

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S1: Using Fodder Beet - Common problems and myths from 2020-11-17T18:44

The second podcast in our fodder beet for livestock series. Kirsten Williams, SAC Beef and Sheep Consultant is again joined by Dr Jim Gibbs, New Zealand who has had over 12 years’ experience o...
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S1: Using Fodder Beet - An introduction from 2020-11-17T09:27:28

We are extremely lucky to be joined by Dr Jim Gibbs, vet, ruminant nutritionist and fodder beet specialist, who has designed fodder beet grazing systems over in New Zealand. The first in our ...
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S1: Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Bob Prentice from 2020-11-14T18:22

What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change?

George Gauley speaks with Bob Pren...
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S1: Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Neil Sandilands from 2020-11-13T16:20

What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change?

George Gauley speaks with Neil San...
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S1: Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Jim Shanks from 2020-11-12T18:19

What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change?

Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with Jim S...
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S1: Resilience and Business Skills: An Interview with Colin McGregor from 2020-11-11T18:27

What is it that makes a farm business successful? And how can we all strive to be more resilient in the face of challenge and change?

Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with Colin...
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S1: New Entrants - Gordon Caldwell from 2020-11-06T18:14

In this podcast Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting speaks to Gordon Caldwell, an Ayrshire based veg farmer. Gordon describes himself as a veteran new entrant, having started his business over 10 ...
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S1: Managing People - Part 2: Michael Bayne&Bill Smith from 2020-11-04T18:46

The Managing People podcast is part of a toolkit of publications to assist farmers and managers in managing people within their business. In the final episode of the two part series, we wi...
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S1: Managing People - Part 1: John Kerr&John Sinclair from 2020-11-02T18:59

The Managing People podcast is part of a toolkit of publications to assist farmers and managers in managing people within their business. In the first of this two part series we will speak...
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S1: High Nature Value Farming - The Uist Machair from 2020-10-31T18:59

In this podcast Jamie Boyle (centre in the photo) introduces us to the wonders of the Uist machair, an excellent example of High Nature Value farming. We learn about how integral crofting th...
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S1: Growing Crops on a Small Scale For The First Time from 2020-10-30T18:53

In this podcast Derek Hanton of SAC Inverness gives advice to those thinking of growing crops on a small scale for the first time. Many types of crops are discussed from root crops and those ...
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S1: Adding Value To Beef from 2020-10-29T18:28

Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay chats to Michael Shannon and Peter Eccles. Two farmers who both market there products directly to consumers. Michael sells his own beef and other products throug...
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S1: New Entrant Case Study - Laura Hinnekens from 2020-10-28T18:29

A real success story, Laura Hinnekens took the bold decision to move to Scotland from Belgium to follow her dream of farming, starting with only a few hundred pounds in her pocket, her van and...
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S1: Improve your social media presence- Harriet Busby - Border berries from 2020-10-26T18:11

In this episode George Gauley is joined by Harriet Busby from Border berries. Border berries is a thriving farm business, located near St Boswells in the Scottish borders.

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S1: Planning Feed Supplies For The Winter from 2020-10-21T17:31

Malcolm Macdonald spoke to nutritionists Karen Stewart and Mary Young along with beef specialist Robert Ramsay about planning feed supplies for the winter. Karen, Mary and Robert give us a run...
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S1: Rotational Grazing: A Discussion With 4 Farmers from 2020-10-20T17:45

This year, four farmers from across Scotland have been documenting their experience using rotational grazing methods on video. You can follow the whole series on our youtube channel here: Listen

S1: Positive PR - an interview with Claire Pollock from Ardross Farm from 2020-10-17T17:28

Kerry Allison, Senior Marketing Consultant with SAC discusses PR (public relations) with a Food PR Agent, an Agricultural PR firm, and farm businesses who is rocking their PR opportunities. In...
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S1: Positive PR - an interview with Jane Craigie from 2020-10-15T17:47

Kerry Allison, Senior Marketing Consultant with SAC discusses PR (public relations) with a Food PR Agent, an Agricultural PR firm, and farm businesses who is rocking their PR opportunities. In...
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S1: Positive PR - an interview with Martha Bryce from 2020-10-13T17:34

Kerry Allison, Senior Marketing Consultant with SAC discusses PR (public relations) with a Food PR Agent, an Agricultural PR firm, and farm businesses who is rocking their PR opportunities. In...
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S1: So You Want To Cover Your Slurry Store from 2020-10-08T18:02

Seamus Donnelly discusses the wider financial and environmental benefits and speaks to Simon Jones (Genap) about choosing Tensioned versus Floating Covers for Ringed Tanks ,Jason Smyth (Linton...
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S1: Effective Fluke Control in Sheep: A conversation with Andrew Bailie from 2020-10-03T17:47

In this episode Hazel Laughton speaks with Andrew Baillie who farms at Carstairs Mains in Lanarkshire. Andrew shares his experience of suffering a substantial loss in productivity as a direct ...
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S1: Derelict to Productive - Hill Cows with Patrick Laurie from 2020-10-02T17:35

Patrick Laurie, Galloway based author of ‘Native’ speaks to Janette Sutherland in Skye about his book. They discuss his starting a farming business and Riggit Galloway herd. They disc...
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S1: Improve your social media presence: Lucy Tile – Bairnkine Farm from 2020-09-30T17:42

In this episode George Gauley is joined by Lucy Tile from Bairnkine Farm, Jedburgh.

Lucy runs a busy 1100 acres farming approximately 2000 sheep. If this wasn’t enough, Lucy also m...
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S1: The Thrill of The Hill - Renewables from 2020-09-25T17:35

Alex is joined by Iain Boyd to discuss the potential of renewables in farms across Scotland. The potential our landscape and geography have for different types of renewable energy, and what co...
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S1: The Thrill of The Hill - Virtual Fencing from 2020-09-24T17:45

In the fourth Thrill of The Hill episode, Alex is joined by SAC Consultant Malcolm Macdonald to discuss virtual fencing technology and it's potential applications in Scotland and across the wo...
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S1: The Thrill of The Hill - Woodlands from 2020-09-23T17:34

For the third episode of the Thrill of The Hill podcast, Alex Pirie is joined by David Eadie, a woodlands consultant, to discuss the potential of woodland planting and management in the upland...
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S1: The Thrill of The Hill - Beef from 2020-09-22T17:30

Consultant Alex Pirie speaks with Consultant Robert Ramsay from SAC Consulting's livestock team about the current state of the Beef Sector in Scotland, and how to create synergy between your f...
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S1: The Thrill of The Hill - Sheep Upland Grazing Strategies from 2020-09-21T17:30

Consultant Alex Pirie speaks with Daniel Stout about Sheep Upland Grazing strategies and the broader Sheep industry in Scotland.
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S1: NE Organic Discussion Group with Mary Young and David McClelland from 2020-09-18T16:46

In this podcast Malcolm Macdonald talked to SAC Nutritionist Mary Young and Norvite Technical Director David McClelland about minerals in ruminant rations. This included an overview of the maj...
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S1: Forward Thinking Farmers: Colin Hunter from 2020-09-17T15:09

In this episode Mary-Jane Lawrie speaks with Colin Hunter who farms at Stonelaws Farm in East Lothian.

Colin has been farming with min till and no till systems for the last 8 years a...
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S1: In Conversation with New Entrant Sheep Farmer Cammy Wilson from 2020-09-15T16:11

Cammy Wilson is a new entrant sheep farming, having started out 5 years ago, Cammy has developed a simple grass based sheep system which allows him time away from the business to work as a con...
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S1: Forward Thinking Farmers: John Sinclair from 2020-09-11T07:30

John Sinclair owns and runs Craigies Farm Shop just outside Edinburgh. It’s a family run business with pick your own fruit and veg as well as the shop and café. Due to Covid the shop and caf...
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S1: Using outcome based agri-environment schemes on your farm from 2020-09-08T05:30

A new approach to agri-environment schemes, based on payment by results, is being investigated in a pilot project by Scotland’s Nature agency, NatureScot.

In this podcast, senior c...
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S1: Introducing the NEW Farm Advisory Service Podcast from 2020-09-03T11:30

We're making some changes to the FAS Podcast!

Weekly episodes, covering the width and breadth of the farming world in Scotland, with experts and leading consultants offering relevant,...
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S1: New Entrants - Andrew Prentice from 2020-08-28T05:30

Andrew Prentice and his family, overcame the new entrant hurdle of sourcing land by moving to the Isle of Iona to continue their farming journey. Listen to this very inspiring podcast showing...
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S1: What's Stopping You? - Nina Clancy from the RSABI from 2020-08-27T05:30

What’s Stopping You? Nina Clancy (@clancy_nina) speaks to Janette Sutherland, (@ConsultingSAC) about her career, media engagement, recognising opportunities and avoiding burnout. We ...
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S1: Starting A Farming Business And Growing Crops For The First Time - A Conversation with Patrick Laurie from 2020-08-20T13:58:35

Patrick Laurie, Galloway based author of ‘Native’ speaks to Janette Sutherland in Skye about his book. They discuss his starting a farming business and growing crops for the first time. A se...
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S1: One-to-one mentoring: helping new entrants to find their feet from 2020-08-13T10:30

Interview with Beth Kendall, a successful crofter based in Strathpeffer. Beth has been crofting for over 20 years and in that time has developed a broad range of experience in different fields...
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S1: Moths don't just eat clothes from 2020-07-31T19:02:30

Moths don’t just eat clothes is a podcast aimed at promoting the awareness and the image of Moths in Scotland.

There are over 1300 species of moth present in Scotland compared to aro...
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S1: Forward Thinking Farmers - Bill&Helen Smith of The Byres Farm, Fochabers. from 2020-06-26T08:30

In the first of our series of podcasts with Forward Thinking Farmers, Mary-Jane Lawrie spoke to Bill and Helen Smith of The Byres Farm, Fochabers. Bill and Helen talk about how they gained a ...
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S1: New Entrants - Andrew Jardine from 2020-06-18T08:30

Listen to our latest podcast interview with Andrew Jardine, who along with his family gained a tenancy at New Farm, Moffat in August 2019. Andrew speaks about their journey, including the app...
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S1: Focus on Crofts - Dyslexia and Resilience from 2020-06-17T08:30

On this Farm Advisory Podcast, we speak to Sandy Murray a crofter from Strathhalladale, Sutherland who has with his family diversified the crofting business. As Sandy grew up he struggled with...
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S1: New Entrants: Scottish Land Matching Service from 2020-06-15T10:22:30

Our latest podcast interview is with Ian Davidson OBE from the Scottish Land Matching Service. Ian explains the role of the service for both those seeking and offering opportunities as well a...
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S1: North East Organic Discussion Group: Rotational Grazing from 2020-06-10T16:00

In this podcast, Agricultural Consultant Malcolm MacDonald chats to Alastair Wilson who farms at Upper Wheedlemont Farm near Rhynie, and Senior Consultant with SAC Consulting, Ewan Johnstone. ...
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S1: New Entrants - Michelle Stephen: Meikle Tillyeve Farm, Aberdeenshire from 2020-06-04T08:43

Listen to our latest podcast interview with Michelle Stephen, A new entrant farmer at Meikle Tillyeve, Ellon. Michelle speaks about how she got started with the farm, taking it from a mainly a...
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S1: Breacan-Beithe croft – feeding the local community from 2020-05-15T12:26:54

Listen to our latest podcast interview with new crofter, Catherine Mitchell, owner of Breacan-Beithe Croft. In this podcast, Catherine recalls how she got started in crofting and the help she ...
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S1: Neil Wilson - Brexit, Coronavirus and Forward Thinking from 2020-05-11T15:05:53

Just before the UK ‘lockdown’ SAC Consultant Chloe McCulloch spoke to Neil Wilson, formerly Head of Agriculture at HSBC and now an independent consultant and director of the Institute of Auct...
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S1: North East Organic Discussion Group: Marketing from 2020-04-20T05:59:38

In this podcast, Malcolm MacDonald speaks to Food and Drink consultant Kerry Allison about marketing and the wider food and drink industry. Kerry outlines the scale of the Scottish food and dr...
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S1: Understanding Nutrient Interactions with Mark Tripney from 2020-03-29T09:51:56

Mark Tripney, ISoils Ltd, returned as a guest speaker at the second meeting of the Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network.

The topic for the meeting was 'Understanding Nutrient Intera...
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S1: Employing People from 2020-03-23T15:30:36

Employing People in agriculture is becoming an increasingly complex situation. Many farms employ people on a self-employed basis to provide valuable extra resources at busy times – for example...
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S1: Women in Agriculture: Becci Barr, Easter Bavelaw Farm from 2020-03-21T16:00

We spoke to Becci Barr, a farmer in Midlothian about her experiences as a new entrant farmer, what she learned from her time on the Rural Leadership Programme and a spell of illness, and how s...
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S1: Agroforestry in Scotland from 2020-03-20T12:13:28

Forestry consultant Stephen Adlard chats to Dr Fritha Langford, a researcher from SRUC. They discuss the wider benefits of integrating trees and agriculture, and Fritha explains how silvopast...
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S1: Kim Walker - Personal resilience from 2020-03-19T22:24

The Farm Advisory Service has run a number of meetings on Personal Resilience with Kim Walker over the last few months, and we spoke to her about what it means to be resilient, and some of the...
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S1: Beef Efficiency Scheme - Genomics ft Eileen Wall from 2020-03-17T13:29:05

In this podcast, Eileen Wall, Head of Research at SRUC, provides an overview of the genomics work she is involved in – looking at genetics data and tissue samples recorded by farmers on the Be...
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S1: Alternative bedding: Compost by-products from 2020-02-28T15:30:15

In our latest podcast on alternative bedding, Beef Consultant Sarah Balfour discusses the merits of various alternative bedding products. In this episode she visits Keenan Recycling in Aberde...
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S1: North East Organic Discussion Group: Knock Farm from 2020-02-27T22:15:32

In this episode of the podcast, Agricultural Consultant Malcolm MacDonald chats to Roger Polson who farms at Knock Farm near Huntly, and Dairy and Nutrition Consultant Lorna MacPherson. Roger...
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S1: The Cloud from 2020-02-21T15:06:38

Ask any farmer about ‘the cloud’ and very often the response is that they don’t really understand it, nor do they use it. However the reality is very different – lots of information about you...
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S1: Farming&Biodiversity in Argyll&Lochaber (episode 2 of 2) from 2020-02-20T15:00

This is the second of a 2 part series podcast, which is brought to you from Argyll & Lochaber, in the west coast of Scotland. The focus of this series, is Biodiversity and farming.
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Farming&Biodiversity in Argyll&Lochaber (episode 1 of 2) from 2020-02-19T14:45:08

This is the first of a 2 part series podcast, which is brought to you from Argyll & Lochaber, in the west coast of Scotland. The focus of this series is 'Biodiversity and Farming'.
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S1: Inverness Soil&Nutrient Network: Getting back to basics with soil management from 2020-02-18T16:27:32

Mark Tripney from iSoils and Gavin Elrick from SAC Consulting were the guest speakers during the first meeting of the Inverness Soil & Nutrient Network. In this podcast we hear their key ...
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S1: North East Organic Discussion Group: Mains of Thornton from 2020-02-14T11:08:42

In this podcast, the first of four from our North East Organic Discussion Group, Malcolm MacDonald chats to Murray Cooper who farms at Mains of Thornton, and SRUC Research Agronomist Dr Robin ...
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S1: Lifestyle Balance from 2020-02-05T10:27:14

Maintaining a balanced life is becoming increasingly more important for your personal health and well-being in a fast-paced, modern world. Ross Mackenzie of SAC consulting sp...
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S1: Women in Agriculture: Primrose Beaton of Lawrie&Symington from 2020-01-09T16:45:34

As part of our work on Women in Agriculture, we went to meet Primrose Beaton of Lawrie & Symington at Lanark Auction Mart. Primrose is head of cattle sales and Lawrie & Symington, and...
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S1: Alternative bedding: Woodfines from 2019-12-26T10:15

In our latest podcasts, join Beef Consultant Sarah Balfour as she discusses the merits of various alternative bedding products. The main focus of this podcast is Woodfines.
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S1: Agriscot 2019 podcast from 2019-12-24T22:18:22

In this episode of the podcast we talk to Alex Pirie, an Agricultural Consultant about people he spoke to at AgriScot 2019 covering the state of farming and how attendees thought Brexit would ...
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S1: Online safety from 2019-12-24T20:05:18

We've been running events looking at digital security for your agricultural business. After one of the events, Seamus Murphy sat down with Chloe McCulloch and Alex Pirie who were running the ...
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S1: Brexit and fertiliser from 2019-12-24T16:56:38

Many producers know and understand where their output goes downstream in the supply chain but what about upstream and the suppliers there? In this episode, Chloe McCulloch speaks to Matthew E...
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S1: Woodland Creation&Management - Frequently Asked Questions from 2019-12-22T00:00

In order to make the most of the 30 minutes of free advice offered by Scotland's Farm Advisory Service, this podcast has been created to help give a better understanding of woodland creation a...
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S1: Changing Practices for a Changing Climate - Adapting in the Arable Sector from 2019-12-17T18:51:55

In this episode, Agricultural Consultant Malcolm MacDonald chats to Harry Henderson, AHDB's Knowledge Transfer Manager, and later with Gavin Elrick, SAC Consulting's soils, drainage and nutrie...
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S1: Thainstone Soil&Nutrient Network - An Introduction to Kirkton Farm from 2019-12-13T13:28:03

Kirkton Farm near Thainstone is one of the Soil & Nutrient Network host farms for 2019-2020. In this podcast, we hear from our host farmer, Scott Campbell, who is the 2019 Farmer’s Weekly...
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S1: Arable Scotland 2019 from 2019-11-22T10:47:34

Arable Scotland was a brand-new event for Scotland where the industry could view, share and explore the new innovations that will drive the markets and the future sustainabil...
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S1: Natural Flood Management II - Crookston Farm, Galashiels from 2019-11-14T17:36:48

2017 Tweed Forum River Champion, Jim Sinclair farms approximately 800 ha near Galashiels. The farm is prone to flooding which impacts further downstream to the local town of Galashiels.
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S1: Women in Agriculture: Lynbreck Croft, Grantown-on-Spey from 2019-10-17T16:33:50

As part of our work for Women in Agriculture, we visited Lynbreck Croft near Grantown-on-Spey to interview Lynn Cassells. Lynn farms with her partner Sandra Baer, and together they have creat...
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S1: Grant funding for woodland creation from 2019-08-29T07:33:44

How can growing trees benefit the rest of the farm?

What grant funding is available to help you plant a new woodland?

How can you access woodland creation grants?
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S1: Soils and tillage: an interview with soil cultivation consultant, Philip Wright from 2019-08-27T13:12:30

‘The Principles of Soil & Metal Interactions’ was the theme for a soil & tillage event on the Mertoun Estate, near St Boswells. After the meeting finished, event organiser Donald Dunb...
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S1: Women in Agriculture: Baddinsgill Farm, West Linton from 2019-07-11T10:44:15

As part of our work on Women in Agriculture, we visited Baddinsgill Farm in West Linton in the Scottish Borders to interview three of the women who run this fantastic upland sheep farm. Elain...
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S1: Nitrate Vulnerable Zones - Keeping Compliant from 2019-04-18T16:43:41

Earlier in the year we held a series of Nitrate Vulnerable Zones (NVZ) awareness events. In this podcast we join Agricultural Consultants Mary-Jane Lawrie and Craig Bothwell who work within the...
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S1: Making a mark at the markets from 2019-04-05T13:18:50

In this podcast, Ross Mackenzie talks to Ian Tolmie, Managing Director of Dingwall and Highland Marts who gives valuable advice for those new to livestock marts, and what they should do to get c...
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S1: Muirburn on Common Grazings from 2019-04-04T09:15:32

This podcast is an interview with Alastair Culbertson Chairman of the Sleat General Grazings. It explores how the group have proactively organised muirburn in their grazings. This is to reduce t...
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S1: Cattle handling systems on common grazings from 2019-04-03T16:25:30

In this podcast we hear from Dr Simon Turner of SRUC

Dr Turner did a roadshow on cattle handling systems on Common Grazings in Lewis, Uist a...
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S1: The Benefits of Agri-Environment Management at Kirkton&Auchtertyre Farms from 2019-03-29T15:00:15

Farmers should look carefully at their farm to find small areas where they can engage with agri-environment management to provide a greater benefit to the wildlife and fauna in their area is the...
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S1: An introduction to the Aberdeenshire Soil&Nutrient Network from 2019-03-07T21:39:38

The Aberdeenshire Soil & Nutrient Network farm for 2018-19 is Kincraigie Farm at Lumphanan, which is farmed by the Marshall Family. The business is run by father and son partnership, Robert ...
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S1: Antibiotics and livestock from 2019-03-06T11:56:03

Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) – and more particularly, antibiotic resistance – is one of the greatest threats to human health globally. Food producing animals account for 37% of antibiotic use...
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S1: Slurry Lagoons - More than just a hole in the ground from 2019-02-19T15:18:25

In this podcast, we hear from Agricultural Consultant Seamus Donnelly. Seamus chats with Seamus Murphy about what exactly is involved in the planning and construction of slurry lagoons. The Sc...
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S1: Worming: How to develop a strategy to suit your farm and your budget from 2019-02-19T12:24:57

With lambing approaching, we spoke to Vet Heather Stevenson, who is based in Dumfries with SAC Consulting Veterinary Services. Here she talks about the importance of thinking about strategy whe...
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S1: Natural Flood Management from 2019-02-14T10:57:59

Agricultural Consultant, Chris McDonald, and Tweed Forum's Collaborative Action Co-ordinator, Hugh Chalmers discuss Natural Flood Management with particular reference to the Eddleston Water Catc...
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S1: Fodder beet: alternative feeding for sheep from 2019-01-16T12:35:39

The popularity of fodder beet is growing across Scotland for those wintering ewes in a cost-effective manner while also meeting their nutritional needs. In this podcast, Sheep and Beef specialis...
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S1 Ep4: Calculating the nutrient value of organic fertilisers from 2019-01-14T11:39:05

The aim of this guide is to help farmers to evaluate more accurately the potential nutrient value supplied to crops from organic fertilisers such as livestock slurries and manures.

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S1: East Lothian Soil&Nutrient Network: An introduction to Bielgrange from 2018-12-19T13:28:35

Niall Jeffrey and family farm at Bielgrange which is our Soil & Nutrient Network host farm in the East Lothian region. Niall gives us an introduction to the farm and chats with agricultural ...
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S1: Moray Soil&Nutrient Network - Using organic manures to save on artificial fertilsers from 2018-11-27T11:09:50

In this podcast, we hear from our Moray Soil & Nutrient Network host farmer, James Milne who farms at 'Balnellan'. James chats with soil & drainage expert, Gavin Elrick & grassland ...
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S1 Ep3: Alternative Watering - RAM pump from 2018-11-08T17:07:20

In this final episode of our Alternative Watering series, we hear from agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar and farmer John Anderson. John explains that cattle had previously been drinking from...
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S1 Ep2: Alternative Watering - Solar and pasture pumps from 2018-11-08T13:53:50

John Prentice a livestock farmer in the Scottish Border's chats to agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar about his alternative watering systems. John installed both a solar-powered pump and...
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S1 Ep1: Alternative Watering - Papa Pump from 2018-11-08T13:29:51

Agricultural consultant Donald Dunbar visits Paul Adams, who farms at Monashee Farm in the Scottish Borders. About four years ago Paul installed a Papa pump as part of an alternative watering p...
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S1: Corncrake: How landscape management can protect their habitat from 2018-10-12T10:34:33

We talk to Bridget England of the RSPB about Corncrake populations in Scotland and what can be down by farmers and crofters to boost their numbers.
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S1: Finishing Lambs - dealing with the challenges from 2018-10-08T14:43:07

Sheep Specialist Poppy Frater and Nutritionist Karen Stewart, both of SAC Consulting, talk finishing lambs in the challenging situation many farmers find themselves as we head towards the end of...
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S1: Alternative Watering in Priority Catchment Areas from 2018-08-31T14:33:10

Donald Dunbar from SAC Consulting talks to farmer John Prentice who's land lies on the Eye Water River which is part of the Eye Water and Pease Bay Priority Catchment area.
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S1: Practical grassland: making the most of your forage from 2018-08-10T11:23:17

The weather from late 2017 through to the recent drought has left many Scottish farmers struggling for forage going in to the winter of 2018. This podcast features Davy McCracken of SRUC's Moun...
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S1: Woodland creation on crofts from 2018-07-16T14:53

Woodland Specialist from SAC Consulting, Douglas Priest talks to Donny Chisholm from the Woodland Trust. This podcast will give you the why, where, what and how of starting woodland on your crof...
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S1: Growing crofting and smallholding from 2018-07-11T13:58:46

Did you know that FAS is Gaelic for growth? Well that's the theme of our first ever podtcast as we look at how to support crofts and smallholders.
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Thrill of the Hill - It's Going Down: Timber Processing from 2023-11-29T06:59

Rural Roundup - Talking Technology from 2023-11-22T15:29

Agri Culture - John Scott and Jock Gibson: Farmstrong Scotland from 2023-11-17T08:44

CropCast - Fungicide performance trial results 2023 from 2023-11-16T15:40

Stock Talk - Dairy Market Outlook&Looking to the Future from 2023-11-13T16:45

Agribusiness News November 2023: A spotlight on land prices, croft diversification, soil health, Digital Dairy Chain and Farm Management Handbook from 2023-11-09T10:31

Rural Roundup - Storm Babet, PSF Funding Opportunities and a Conversation about Sheep and Cow Supplementation from 2023-11-08T12:21

Agri Culture - Lawrence Martin: Opportunities Through Apprenticeships from 2023-11-03T08:50

Natural Capital - Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting from 2023-10-31T16:11

Crofting Matters - Common Grazing Finances: Common Issues from 2023-10-31T15:39

Rural RoundUp - Spotlight on Policy from 2023-10-25T09:12

Agri Culture - Lucy Mitchell: Young Farmers from 2023-10-20T09:35

CropCast - Organic Farming from 2023-10-19T12:19

Thrill of the Hill - They See Me Roaming: Promoting Sustainable, Responsible Access to the Countryside from 2023-10-18T11:48

Agribusiness News October 2023: A spotlight on dairy costs, science-based targets helping to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions, feed costs and the importance of cashflow. from 2023-10-17T11:56

Rural RoundUp - AECS 2024, The Nature Restoration Fund and The Scottish Agricultural Awards from 2023-10-11T09:01

Crofting Matters - Subsidy Future&Current Schemes from 2023-09-29T11:13

Stock Talk - Organics with Hugh Grierson from 2023-09-28T16:00

Natural Capital - Drones, Data and Decision Making from 2023-09-27T11:03

Rural Roundup - Basic Payment Scheme, the Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme, and an Organic success story from 2023-09-27T08:50

Agri Culture - The Black Farmer: Jeopardy – The danger of playing it safe from 2023-09-22T08:59

Thrill of the Hill - Thinning Herds to Thicken Forests from 2023-09-21T09:27

CropCast - Winter Grazing Cereals from 2023-09-20T09:03

Agribusiness News September 2023: A spotlight on bull fertility, buffalo farming, alternative energy and decision grade data from nature tech from 2023-09-14T09:56

Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Environment from 2023-09-13T09:24

Agri Culture: Sir Charlie Burrell : Wilding from 2023-09-08T09:28

Stock Talk - Planning Ahead of Tupping Time from 2023-08-31T14:59

Crofting Matters - Succession from 2023-08-31T14:27

Natural Capital - Landscape Scale Collaboration from 2023-08-31T10:49

Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Farm Health&Safety from 2023-08-30T11:34

Agri Culture - Cream O Galloway: A Dairy Story from 2023-08-25T09:36

Thrill of the Hill - Branching Out from 2023-08-17T09:30

Rural RoundUp - Agriculture: Learning on the job from 2023-08-16T08:48

Agribusiness News August 2023: A spotlight on sheep predators, pigs, marketing&social media and Net Zero in the whisky industry from 2023-08-15T14:49

Agri Culture - Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer: Making Agriculture Inclusive from 2023-08-11T10:46

CropCast - Barley Varieties (Winter&Spring) from 2023-08-03T11:43

Rural RoundUp - Farm Labour shortages, free upskilling events, and a conversation with The Soil Association from 2023-08-02T09:10

Natural Capital - Farming in a National Park from 2023-07-31T15:00

Stock Talk - Michael Blanche from 2023-07-31T11:59

Crofting Matters - Tax&VAT for Crofters from 2023-07-31T11:12

Thrill of the Hill - Don't Go Bracken My Heart from 2023-07-27T14:37

CropCast - Winter Wheat Varieties from 2023-07-24T12:35

Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Policy from 2023-07-19T08:50

Agribusiness News July 2023: A spotlight on potatoes, having bees on farmland, soil compaction and grassland yield loss and the Scottish Government’s progress report on the 2023 climate change plan from 2023-07-06T15:05

Rural Roundup - Royal Highland Show, Bracken Control and Thrill of The Hill from 2023-07-05T15:04

Stock Talk - A View from Argentina from 2023-06-30T14:10

Crofting Matters - Crofting Commission Online Applications from 2023-06-30T14:08

Natural Capital - 30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks from 2023-06-29T14:50

Thrill of the Hill - A Flock for the Future from 2023-06-29T13:05

CropCast - Benchmarking&Market Forces from 2023-06-21T14:30

Natural Capital - Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity from 2023-04-28T14:29

S2 Ep91: Stock Talk - Cattle Foot Health with Hoof GP from 2023-04-28T08:22:29

S2 Ep90: Thrill of the Hill - Aiming at Success from 2023-04-27T09:00

S2 Ep89: Rural Roundup - Pasture for Life, Exploring Unconventional Grazing, the Proposed Closure of the Forfar Mart and the Potential Consequences. from 2023-04-26T08:13:18

S2 Ep88: CropCast - Low Drift Nozzles&Closed Transfer Systems from 2023-04-21T07:49

S2 Ep87: Rural Roundup - A Spotlight on Rural Policy, a Peek at the Scottish Farm Business Survey Results, and Farmer Networks for Livestock Projects from 2023-04-12T09:29:41

S2 Ep86: Agribusiness News April 2023: A spotlight on the budget update, Farm Business Survey, Northern Ireland protocol and seasonal workers from 2023-04-11T10:26:27

S2 Ep85: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Cara Cameron Loch View Rural Training from 2023-03-29T09:03

S2 Ep84: Thrill of the Hill - A Damming Conclusion? from 2023-03-23T09:07:44

S2 Ep83: Rural Roundup (22nd March) from 2023-03-22T15:24:11

S2 Ep82: Stock Talk - Rare Breed Survival Trust with Martin Beard from 2023-03-17T15:07:59

S2 Ep81: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Tina MacPhail&Iain MacMillan, Grinneabhat Community Space from 2023-03-15T09:17:33

S2 Ep80: Rural Roundup (8th March) from 2023-03-08T09:46:24

S2 Ep79: Thrill Of The Hill - The Farm Business Survey from 2023-03-07T15:00:33

S2 Ep78: Cropcast - Crop Disease Management: Winter&Spring Barley from 2023-03-02T13:55

S2 Ep77: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Lindsay Robertson, Long Island Retreats from 2023-03-01T13:15:02

S2 Ep76: Stock Talk - Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious from 2023-02-28T16:00:14

S2 Ep75: Thrill of the Hill - A Cow for the Future from 2023-02-28T08:58:05

S2 Ep74: Rural Roundup (22nd February) from 2023-02-22T12:08:35

S2 Ep73: Cropcast: Crop Disease Management - Winter Wheat from 2023-02-15T16:33

S2 Ep72: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Laura Beck The Paw Park from 2023-02-15T14:33

S2 Ep71: Agri Culture - Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture from 2023-02-10T09:27:15

S2 Ep70: Rural Roundup (8th February) from 2023-02-08T12:07:57

S2 Ep68: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Caroline Hamilton, Cairns Farm Estate from 2023-02-01T10:30:53

S2 Ep67: Thrill of the Hill - Digging Deep on Soil Carbon from 2023-01-31T15:12:53

S2 Ep69: Stock Talk - SRUC Kirkton Research Update from 2023-01-31T10:09

S2 Ep66: Rural Roundup (25th January) from 2023-01-25T11:07:10

S2 Ep65: CropCast - Using Nitrogen Efficiently from 2023-01-24T10:13