Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
716 episodes - English - Latest episode: 17 days ago -Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.
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Natural Capital - LENs and Forth Rivers Trust
June 28, 2024 13:49 - 29 minutes - 39.9 MBForth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and enhance the Leven catchment’s natural assets. This strategy for long-term investment will deliver a healthy productive landscape, while benefitting the environment, boosting biodiversity and uplifting local communities. We speak to Co-Director of Forth Rivers Trust, Amelia Heath about the Leven LENs project, the wider work of Forth Rivers Trus...
Crofting Matters – Lessons from Ireland
June 28, 2024 13:22 - 39 minutes - 91.1 MBIn this episode we look at what we can learn from the Irish system, where farms are similar to our crofts. A group of crofters are just home from a study tour to Ireland, and we hear from Derek Jamieson who crofts in Unst, Shetland, what he took from this exchange of knowledge. We also hear from Keith Fahy, advisor with Teagasc, explaining the Irish subsidy system and improvements being made to their national flock and herd. Ireland Study Tour with Crofters Crofting in Unst Typical I...
Stock Talk - Cattle EID with David Kerr
June 28, 2024 13:15 - 36 minutes - 84.6 MBIn this podcast we hear from David Kerr, ScotEID’s Technical Manager. He speaks about cattle EID tags and their importance in the future for traceability for food safety and disease control. David tells us about the technology and the differences between Ultra High Frequency (UHF) tags which will be used for cattle tags, and Low Frequency (LF) tags which are used in sheep tags. David explains the minimal affect this will have on beef farmers once compulsory EID tagging of cattle comes into e...
In Conversation With...- Distilling the Arbikie story
June 27, 2024 10:30 - 39 minutes - 54.2 MBWelcome to the third episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by John Stirling (Director at Arbikie Distilling Limited). They discuss how John draws on different strengths within the family business to sustainably produce a premium brand spirit, controlling the whole production process, starting with quality home-grown ingredients. Mark and John explore how to add value to the crops grown on farm, market...
Thrill of The Hill - A Damming Conclusion? Part II
June 25, 2024 14:00 - 50 minutes - 116 MBTHRILL OF THE HILL | A Damming Conclusion: Part II with Davy McCracken Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills. Beavers and their presence in Scotland continues to divide the agricultural community, for some they generate hope for a more nature-rich Scotland and more dynamic landscape, for others they cause damage and threaten the viability of various farm enterprises. Last yea...
Rural Roundup - Census, Silage, & Scottish Land & Estates
June 21, 2024 08:38 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBWelcome back to the Rural Roundup hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who chat about the census, thinking about silage and the ECS organics deadline, and I’m later joined by Eleanor Kay from Scottish Land & Estates who talks about their theme of resilience this year. We discuss everything from their organisational strategy, right through to how land-owners can tak...
CropCast - Biodiversity on Arable Farms
June 20, 2024 11:31 - 36 minutes - 50.6 MBIn this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by David Brown, an Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss pollinators, beneficial insects and biodiversity on arable farms. Cropcast is 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Ker...
Agri Culture - Claire Taylor : Positive perceptions of Agriculture
June 14, 2024 08:57 - 54 minutes - 74.2 MBI'm Mary-Jane Lawrie, and in this episode I’m joined Claire Taylor. Claire is a journalist and describes herself as an agricultural communicator. She has recently finished her travels as part of her Nuffield Farming Scholarship and is now in the process of compiling all the information from her travels. We talk about her career and how that led her to applying for the scholarship, what she learned from it, and how we, as farmers, can work together to engage with the public to tell positiv...
Agribusiness Audio June 2024 - A spotlight on new tiers for agriculture support, carbon calculators, forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland
June 14, 2024 08:27 - 41 minutes - 57.7 MBAlong with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on new tiers for agriculture support and carbon calculators. We will also be bringing you news on forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland. Show Notes 0:43 News in Brief 2:47 Policy Briefs - Fair Work First, Antimicrobial Resistance & Visitor Levy 7:36 Arable- Barley area up, rapeseed area down. 12:57 Beef - Prices at Steak – fi...
Crofting Matters - Crofting Commission Chief Executive
May 31, 2024 13:32 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBGary Campbell is our guest this week. Gary is the new Chief Executive of the Crofting Commission, having just started his role in January this year. With a background working in both the public and private sectors he talks us through his previous roles, his own family crofting story, what he is planning to achieve in his new CE role and his vision for the Crofting Commission. Related FAS Resources: Crofting & Smallholders Guide to Organisations Succession Planning – Crofting | Helping f...
Stock Talk - James Biggar & Lorna Galloway
May 30, 2024 14:09 - 49 minutes - 114 MBIn this podcast we hear from James Biggar who has drastically changed his farming system in recent years. His main aim is to reduce the cost of production with his beef herd which includes the use of forage crops and deferred grazing with bales to outwinter cows. 120 of his cows are kept outside 365 days a year. James talks about the importance of options and having a Plan B in case of a crop failure in his system, this is why he spreads the risk by growing different types of forage crops an...
Thrill of the Hill - The Farm Business Survey Part 2
May 30, 2024 13:07 - 49 minutes - 112 MBTHRILL OF THE HILL | Farm Business Survey: Part II with Sascha Grierson Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills. With change on the horizon, being on sure footing can be the difference between having a successful business and not. The Farm Business Survey is Scotland's way of establishing the state of our farming communities, benchmarking business performance and generating t...
Natural Capital - Trees on Farm
May 28, 2024 14:10 - 40 minutes - 56.3 MBIt’s a brand-new series of Natural Capital with a brand-new host! To kick things off Harry speaks to Scottish Forestry’s Lyn White, who is their forestry and farming development officer. Lyn promotes an integrated approach to farming and forestry, to aid understanding and explore opportunities for them to work more effectively together. We discuss working with farmers to maximise the benefits to farms, the farmer-led Integrating Trees Network and all things agroforestry. We discuss the multi...
CropCast - Time to Talk about IPM
May 24, 2024 08:54 - 45 minutes - 61.8 MBIPM (Integrated pest management) is set to become a key feature of the Scottish agricultural reform route map from 2025. In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Phil Jarvis & Amy Geddes from the voluntary initiative to discuss IPM. What is it and how do farmers go about getting started. Cropcast is 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 timely updates ...
In Conversation With... - Peaks and Troughs of Grass and Water
May 23, 2024 08:26 - 43 minutes - 59.1 MBWelcome to the second episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Poppy Frater (Senior Consultant, SAC Consulting) and Kerr Adams (Research Scientist, The James Hutton Institute). They discuss grass and water management and look at how to build resilience into a system. Also, the wet winter, late spring and how to manage grass...
Rural RoundUp: A Carbon Conversation, audits, emissions, reductions and more
May 22, 2024 14:53 - 25 minutes - 35.5 MBWelcome 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 I’m joined by George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson who chat all things Carbon. Carbon Audits, emissions reductions and more. FAS Resources Carbon Audits | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) Specialist Advice | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) Other Resources Preparing for S...
Agribusiness News Audio May 2024: A spotlight on pigs, Scottish hemp production for fibre products, straw alternatives and managing winter forages
May 10, 2024 13:50 - 45 minutes - 63.1 MBAlong with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on sector overviews on pigs and Scottish hemp production for fibre products. We will also be bringing you news on straw alternatives and managing winter forages. Show Notes 00:43 - News in Brief 02:45 Policy Briefs - Agricultural Reform Route Map update 08: 19 Arable- Wet weather leaves 2024 crop yield uncertain. 13:33 Beef - Finished pri...
Agri Culture: Jenn Stewart: Successful Succession
May 10, 2024 13:04 - 44 minutes - 61.8 MBMary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Jenn Stewart. Jenn Stewart, partner & Head of Rural and Landed Estates at Johnston Carmichael, joined the company in 2019. Jenn has extensive experience in advising owner managed businesses and provides counsel to a wide-ranging portfolio of clients across multiple sectors. Jenn was brought up in her own family farming business and is now involved in her husband’s farming business. Jenn talks to us about the topic and theme of succession. A succession plan prov...
In Conversation With... - Malting Matters
April 25, 2024 09:45 - 33 minutes - 46.2 MBWelcome to the first episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Gary Catto (Head of Merchanting at Scotgrain Agriculture, part of Bairds Malt Ltd) and Robin Barron (General Manager at East of Scotland Farmers). They provide business insights and discuss grain marketplace, how the last 12 months have been, grain quality, supply and demand ...
Rural Roundup - Water, Water Everywhere and Far too Much to Do
April 17, 2024 07:30 - 44 minutes - 61.1 MBWelcome 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 I’m joined by George Chalmers, Robert Ramsay and Tiffany Stephenson who discuss the recent bout of wet weather, and the implications of this on our agricultural businesses. We also talk about beef enterprise efficiencies. I’m later joined by Sascha Grierson, Principal Consultant at SAC Consulting and Project Lead for the Scottish Farm Business ...
Agribusiness News April 2024: A Spotlight on Straw & Muck, Scottish Sheep Meat, Why you should Invest in your Vet and Future Proofing your Retirement
April 10, 2024 08:54 - 42 minutes - 58.7 MBAlong with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on straw & muck and Scottish sheep meat. We will also be bringing you news on why you should invest in your vet and future proofing your retirement. Show Notes 00.45:- News in Brief 02.43:- Policy Briefs - Spring Budget, New Bills, Farm Business Survey results 2022/23 07.00:- Arable- Will crops be keeping us cozy in the future? 14.17:- We...
Thrill of the Hill - Made it by a Hare
March 31, 2024 11:38 - 34 minutes - 78 MBTHRILL OF THE HILL | An iconic Scottish species and of high conservation interest, the mountain hare has a lot going for it. Years of hard work to create the managed uplands we know have also contributed to the betterment of the species and a combination of predator control and careful heather management means that it has found a home in our hill expanses. In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Robert Raynor from NatureScot and Scott Newey from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Tru...
Stock Talk - Practical Advice for Lambing & Calving
March 29, 2024 14:45 - 54 minutes - 124 MBIn this podcast we hear from SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officers Megan Fergusson and Tim Geraghty. They talk about the importance of good husbandry and top tips to save time and to prevent disease spreading at lambing and calving time. They also talk about health planning and how recording lamb and calf losses can help when reviewing these losses and how to improve survival rates in the future. Linked FAS resources: Lambing | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot...
Natural Capital - Biodiversity Net Gain
March 29, 2024 12:04 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consultant and future host of this podcast, Harry Fisher. We discuss his experience of BNG and how it works, including biodiversity metrics, val...
Natural Capital: Biodiversity Net Gain
March 29, 2024 12:04 - 34 minutes - 47.8 MBBiodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers must demonstrate and deliver an increase in biodiversity following their development of 10%. In the last episode of this series, we hear from ecological consultant and future host of this podcast, Harry Fisher. We discuss his experience of BNG and how it works, including biodiversity metrics, val...
CropCast - Natural Products Part 1: Elicitors
March 21, 2024 15:23 - 32 minutes - 44 MBIn this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Neil Havis, a Senior Plant Pathologist at SRUC to discuss natural products with a focus on elicitors. Cropcast is 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with...
CropCast - Natural Products Part 2: VIXERAN (Biostimulant)
March 21, 2024 15:23 - 32 minutes - 44.8 MBIn this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Andy Cunningham, a Field Technical Manager at Syngenta to discuss Vixeran, a new biostimulant which is now available to growers in the UK. Cropcast is 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer K...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : SCOT’S PINE (mini-series)
March 15, 2024 11:12 - 35 minutes - 48.6 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Scot’s Pine and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Alan Crawford from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Scot’s Pine on our...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : OAK (mini-series)
March 15, 2024 11:10 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Oak and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Alasdair Firth from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Oak on our land in the cu...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : YEW (mini-series)
March 15, 2024 11:09 - 29 minutes - 41.1 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Yew and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Iona Hyde from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Yew on our land in the current...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : BIRCH (mini-series)
March 15, 2024 11:08 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Birch and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Viv Halcrow from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Birch on our land in the c...
Rural Roundup - Spring Updates, SAF, IACS, AECS, Calving, Lambing and Cropping Advice
March 13, 2024 10:01 - 24 minutes - 33.7 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss, in detail, all the things we need to focus on for Spring, including the Single Application Form (IACS), the Agri-Environment Scheme (AECS), and advice pertinent to calving, lambing, cropping and grass for Spring. FAS Resources Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Fa...
Agribusiness News March 2024: A spotlight on forestry, how the changing climate affects Scottish farms, optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs
March 07, 2024 11:47 - 40 minutes - 36.9 MBAlong with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on forestry and how the changing climate affects Scottish farms. We will also be bringing you news on optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs. Show Notes 00.43:-News in Brief 02.38:-Policy Briefs - AECS, energy efficiency standards, visitors levy. 07.18:-Arable- Increased cost of shipped grain imports, tighter domestic...
Thrill of The Hill - Fire Action Planning and Control
February 29, 2024 15:16 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBTHRILL OF THE HILL | Fire can be an effective management tool in the Scottish uplands, and if controlled and utilised responsibly, can be helpful in rejuvenating our upland heaths. However, fire can also be devastating for many rural businesses and with a number of factors at play, including, climate change, water scarcity, public access and total accidents, wildfires can and do happen, with ever greater intensity. In this episode of the podcast we are joined by Bruce Farquharson from Scotti...
Natural Capital - Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
February 29, 2024 10:24 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MBAre you looking for funding for projects to promote conservation and tackle climate change? In this episode of Natural Capital we discuss Scotland's Agri-Environment and Climate Scheme (AECS). AECS is the main mechanism used to support farmers wanting to implement sustainable land management practices such as improving water quality, managing flood risk or mitigating and adapting to climate change. We discuss what AECS has to offer with consultants Dr Paul Chapman and Alex Pirie to find out ...
Stock Talk - Performance in Beef Herds
February 29, 2024 09:52 - 1 hour - 148 MBIn this podcast we hear from Sascha Grierson, SAC Consultant and Economist, and Colin Mason, SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer. They talk to Robert Ramsay about improving productivity and efficiency in beef herds and also talk about grant support to aid this improvement. Related FAS Resources Cattle resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service | FAS Agribusiness News February 2024 - Inputs: Calf Management | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) Beef Tech...
Rural Round Up - Spotlight: Policy
February 28, 2024 07:50 - 39 minutes - 53.6 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 20th Feb 2024 and all information considered correct to this date. On today’s episode Robert, Tiffany and George are joined by Professor Steven Thomson from SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre. They discuss the potential future landscape of funding, common grazings & small holders, policy and pressures around GHG emissions, and value c...
CropCast - Spring Fertiliser Applications
February 21, 2024 13:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBIn this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Peter Lindsay, an Agricultural Consultant at SAC Consulting and Professor Ian Bingham, a Plant & crop physiologist at SRUC, to discuss spring fertiliser applications for the season ahead. Cropcast is 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George G...
Rural Roundup - Downloading the Highlights from the FAS Connect Conference
February 14, 2024 10:13 - 18 minutes - 24.9 MBWelcome 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 I’m joined by George Chalmers as he fills me in on the headlines from the inaugural FAS Connect Conference. Remember for PSF options completed in 2023, the claim window runs from 1st March 2023 to 29th February 2024. FAS Resources FAS Connect | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service FAS Connect Conference | Events helping farm...
Agribusiness News February 2024: A spotlight on farm economic data, soil management, the importance of calf management in the dairy sector and applying for farm tenancy
February 13, 2024 11:27 - 41 minutes - 38.2 MBAlong with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you a sector overviews on farm economic data and Soil management. We will also be bringing you news on the importance of calf management in the dairy sector and applying for farm tenancy. Show Notes 00.44:-News in Brief 02.35:-Policy Briefs - BVD Eradication Scheme & Small Producers Pilot Fund 07.24:-Arable Wheat markets under pressure. 11.28:-Beef - Cull cow...
Stock Talk - Sean Cursiter
February 07, 2024 13:00 - 57 minutes - 79 MBIn this podcast we hear from Sean Cursiter who has featured on BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’ program. Sean Cursiter farms at Laga Farm, Orkney with his dad and his uncle. Due to his dad and uncle still being relatively young and fit to farm Laga, Sean decided to buy a farm for himself and his family’s future; Arwick Farm, Orkney. Sean tells us about his story and strong work-ethic which led to him being able to buy a farm. Although Sean still helps out at Laga, he now has his own farm business a...
Thrill of the Hill - Species in Hot Water
February 06, 2024 12:06 - 52 minutes - 72.1 MBTHRILL OF THE HILL | In a year two weather extremes the water environment has shot up the agenda for many, drought conditions put a lot of pressure on farmers and nature in the summer and heavy rains push many farmers and riverbanks to breaking point this autumn. While Scotland's rivers generally end up at the sea, they start in the uplands and catchment management with appropriate sensitivity to watercourses and riparian habitats can have huge impacts downstream and across the landscape. Wi...
Rural Roundup - Adverse Weather Advice
January 31, 2024 09:42 - 19 minutes - 26.7 MBWelcome 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 Robert, Tiffany and George discuss the impact of the recent wave of bad weather across Scotland. Whether managing flooded soils or staying safe around fallen trees it’s all worth taking a moment to consider best practice and the current advice out there. FAS Resources Forestry Information Note: Forestry Update – Felling Permission and Wind...
Natural Capital - Green Finance
January 24, 2024 07:40 - 28 minutes - 39.3 MBIn this episode of Natural Capital, we are talking about the issue that underpins every topic we cover, and that is finance and funding! With the economic and other pressures that landowners are facing it is great to be joined today by Steve Dunkley the Regional Agriculture Director at HSBC, and Martin Hanson the Head of Agriculture for HSBC, to share their view on ‘Green Finance’, what they are experiencing from clients and customers, and share their experience with some ‘Green Finance’ pro...
CropCast - The Journey to Strip Tillage
January 19, 2024 08:27 - 57 minutes - 79.1 MBWelcome 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government. In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Neil White, from Greenknowe Farm to discuss his journey, switching from...
Agribusiness News January 2024: A spotlight oil outlook and energy transition, global market trends and the new Scottish Budget & financial update.
January 18, 2024 10:32 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBAlong with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you a sector overviews on oil outlook and energy transition. We will also be bringing you news on global market trends and the new Scottish Budget and financial update. Show Notes 00.48:-News in Brief 01.57:-Policy Briefs - Roundup of 2023 policies & bills, changes to 2024 AECS 08.31:-Arable - Record high global production in 2023, distilling capacity increase...
Rural Roundup - Back to the Future, a Resolution to use our Past to Inform our Next Steps
January 17, 2024 09:23 - 28 minutes - 38.9 MBWelcome 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 think about what Rabbie Burns would have to say about Farming today. They reflect on the similarities, and the massive changes that agriculture has seen since the Poet was working a plough. We are also joined by Phil Knott a crofter from Skye, the Vice-Chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network and facilitator of two farmer...
Stock Talk: Dairy Genomics
December 29, 2023 11:10 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBIn this podcast we hear from Rhona McAlister who is Precision Animal Health Commercial Manager (genomics specialist) with Zoetis. Rhona speaks about the role of genomics and how it can accelerate genetic progress. Breeding decisions can be made with more confidence and data-driven.
Stock Talk - Dairy Genomics
December 29, 2023 10:10 - 38 minutes - 87.3 MBIn this podcast we hear from Rhona McAlister who is Precision Animal Health Commercial Manager (genomics specialist) with Zoetis. Rhona speaks about the role of genomics and how it can accelerate genetic progress. Breeding decisions can be made with more confidence and data-driven.
Natural Capital - Rothiemurchus Estate & their Christmas Trees
December 26, 2023 13:14 - 46 minutes - 63.8 MBFor our final episode of 2023 we are getting a bit festive and are speaking to Ollie Mackay at Rothiemurchus Estate. Rothiemurchus is a special and beautiful place in the Highlands of Scotland, at the heart of the Cairngorms National Park. Ollie is the Head Ranger on the estate and we chat about all the estate’s natural capital assets and his role. We learn about the range of activities and habitats the estate hosts including livestock, farming, beavers and tourism, alongside the pressur...