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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Crofting Matters - Tax & VAT for Crofters
July 31, 2023 15:12 - 43 minutes - 60.3 MBIt 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 law. Margi Campbell, an expert in tax and vat, gives some insight into what crofters can do to improve their finances. It’s a confusing topic, but in this podcast we chat about the different terms, and what they mean in practice for crofters who are self-employed or employed, or vat registered or not...
Thrill of the Hill - Don't Go Bracken My Heart
July 27, 2023 18:37 - 39 minutes - 90.2 MBTHRILL 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 and its presence can be indicative of land suitable for woodland regeneration, the plant can quickly spread, taking over areas of upland grass pasture and heather, cutting the area of land that can be utilised for farming. In this episode, Simon Thorp, coordinator for the Bracken Control Group shares...
CropCast - Winter Wheat Varieties
July 24, 2023 16:35 - 50 minutes - 69.3 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 Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government. In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Donald Dunbar, a senior agricultural consultant at SAC consulting, along wi...
Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Policy
July 19, 2023 12:50 - 36 minutes - 49.5 MBWelcome 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 specialist from SRUC for the second policy spotlight update this year. FAS Resources Rural Roundup - A Spotlight on Rural Policy, a Peek at the Scottish Farm Business Survey Results, and Farmer Networks for Livestock Projects | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)...
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
July 06, 2023 19:05 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBAlong 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 will also be bringing you news on soil compaction and grassland yield loss and the Scottish Government’s progress report on the 2023 climate change plan. 00.49.:-News in Brief 02.22:-Policy Briefs - Agricultural Reform Route Map; bracken control 07.20:-Arable - Wheat production falls from 2022 pea...
Rural Roundup - Royal Highland Show, Bracken Control and Thrill of The Hill
July 05, 2023 19:04 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBWelcome 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, discuss the difficulties around Bracken Control and roundup sector performance at the moment. We are also joined by Alexander Pirie, Senior Consultant at SAC Consulting and host of the Thrill of the Hill Podcast, one of our sister Podcast shows, as he tells us what’s coming up on their podcast this year. F...
Stock Talk - A View from Argentina
June 30, 2023 18:10 - 43 minutes - 99.9 MBIn 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 the need for increased production to feed the increasing population. Government policy and climate change are also discussed with the differences in the farming industry between the UK and Argentina. Linked FAS resources: Finishing Options for Beef Cattle Cover crop information note Sustainable Bee...
Crofting Matters - Crofting Commission Online Applications
June 30, 2023 18:08 - 20 minutes - 27.8 MBThe 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 Fraser discuss which applications can now be completed online, how to go about completing them, what the benefits are of doing applications online over paper forms, and where you can access help. Linked FAS resources: https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/crofts-small-farms/crofting-legislation/ ...
Natural Capital - 30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks
June 29, 2023 18:50 - 40 minutes - 55.2 MBUnderstanding 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 agricultural landscape. It can help you baseline your natural capital and look for opportunities for improvement on farm. As part of The Wildlife Trusts 30 Days Wild campaign we go for a walk with Mary-Jane Lawrie on her farm in the Lothian’s and discuss hedges, wetlands and the biodiversity we see, along...
Thrill of the Hill - A Flock for the Future
June 29, 2023 17:05 - 45 minutes - 105 MBTHRILL 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 season we discussed what the cow of the future looks like and now sheep get their time in the spotlight as we try and unpick some of the complexities in improving flock performance with help from returning guest speaker and SAC Consulting sheep specialist Kirsten Williams as we talk maximising produc...
CropCast - Benchmarking & Market Forces
June 21, 2023 18:30 - 34 minutes - 46.8 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 Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government. In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Julie Clark, senior knowledge exchange manager at AHDB, to discuss the impo...
Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Environment
June 21, 2023 17:41 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany & George are joined by Iain Boyd, Senior Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting for the first quarterly spotlight on the Environment. Discussing water scarcity, wildfires, water pollution and renewables, this is a valuable conversation you don’t want to miss. We are also joined by Rachel Smillie, host of the Natural Capital Podcast, one of our sister Podcast s...
Rural Roundup - SPOTLIGHT: Environment
June 21, 2023 16:41 - 37 minutes - 52.1 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany & George are joined by Iain Boyd, Senior Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting for the first quarterly spotlight on the Environment. Discussing water scarcity, wildfires, water pollution and renewables, this is a valuable conversation you don’t want to miss. We are also joined by Rachel Smillie, host of the Natural Capital Podcast, one of our sister Podcast s...
Agribusiness News June 2023: A spotlight on biodiversity, grassland mixed species swards, farm diversification into farm tours and why farms are more than just a farm
June 12, 2023 19:06 - 47 minutes - 43.8 MBAlong 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 biodiversity and farm diversification into farm tours. We will also be bringing you news on grassland mixed species swards and why farms are more than just a farm. Show Notes 00.47.:-News in Brief 02.29:-Policy Briefs - Seasonal Workers, National Insurance, June Census 06.57:-Arable - Black Sea trade extension impacting on markets 12.09:-B...
Rural Roundup - On-Farm Events & Farmer to Farmer Learning and Talking Stock Talk
June 07, 2023 14:20 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert discuss the plethora of opportunities to get onto other people’s farms to learn and get inspired, and we’re joined by Kirstyn Blackwood the producer of our sister Podcast Stock Talk who chats with me and Robert about what’s coming up in the year ahead. FAS Resources Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) Ar...
Crofting Matters - Obtaining a Croft
May 31, 2023 15:33 - 35 minutes - 48.1 MBGetting a croft isn't easy, whether you are new to agriculture or have been working in crofting all your days. In this episode, Siobhan Macdonald and Graham Fraser discuss how to get a croft, types of tenure, what to be aware of and how to keep a croft. We cover: How much does a croft cost? What is the difference between assignation of a tenancy and buying an owner occupied croft? Financing the purchase Responsibilities and duties of a crofter Avoiding becoming landlord of a...
Stock Talk - Beef & Sheep Nutrition: Planning Ahead
May 31, 2023 13:12 - 33 minutes - 45.4 MBIn this podcast we hear from SAC’s livestock ruminant nutritionists Lorna Shaw and Karen Stewart. They discuss beef and sheep nutrition from grazing at grass through to planning winter rations and the silage you should be aiming to make for your class of livestock. They discuss opportunities to reduce concentrate feed use and the importance of prioritising classes of stock at certain times of the year who require a higher level of nutrition for maintenance and production. Linked FAS reso...
Thrill of the Hill - It's a Trap!
May 26, 2023 13:22 - 41 minutes - 94.2 MBTHRILL OF THE HILL | With a lack of apex predators in Scotland, human intervention is often required to maintain a balance of nature, whether that is at the species, habitat or landscape scale. Predator control is an often unpleasant and more so important aspect of maintain equilibrium across different interests and in this episode, Paul Chapman, SAC Consulting sets out what the different options are for predator control, what species can be targeted, what protections exist and for what spec...
Rural Roundup - Headlines & Deadlines, Talking Silage; Whack it, Bale it & Stack it, & Abi Mordin from Propagate
May 24, 2023 14:22 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBWelcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany MacTaggart and George Chalmers bring you the headlines and deadlines to note for the fortnight, George & Robert discuss silage, and I’m joined by Abi Mordin, Co-director at Propagate who tells us about what’s on her desk, in her polytunnels, greenhouses and more. Other Links: A network for farmers in South West Scotland (propagate.org.uk) Contact (propagate...
CropCast - Reduced Tillage & the Impact on Integrated Pest Management (IPM)
May 17, 2023 12:44 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBWelcome 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government. In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Dr Henry Creissan an applied plant pathologist at SRUC and Professor Adrian...
Agribusiness News May 2023: A spotlight on sustainability trends, energy self-sufficiently options, falling suckler cow numbers and silage.
May 15, 2023 19:07 - 44 minutes - 41 MBAlong 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 sustainability trends and falling suckler cow numbers. We will also be bringing you news on energy self sufficiency options and silage. Show Notes 00.45:-News in Brief 02.51:-Policy Briefs - New TB controls, minimum wage rates & UK Asia trade deal 07.49:-Arable - All eyes on the growing crop 12.41:-Beef - Record breaking prices 16....
Natural Capital - Highlands Rewilding
May 12, 2023 13:20 - 23 minutes - 32.2 MBWe talk to Dr Jeremy Leggett from Highlands Rewilding, who are aiming to rewild and repopulate the highlands through a business model focusing on enhancing and restoring natural capital. Doing this they want to support Nature Based Solutions, reduce biodiversity loss and cut UK carbon emissions. Jeremy discusses the role they play and the challenges of balancing nature, farming, traditional ways of life, jobs and a profitable business. We talk about what the term ‘Rewilding’ means, why and h...
Rural Roundup - Picking out the Positives from Agricultural Sectors and Planning for Water Scarcity with SEPA.
May 10, 2023 14:14 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBWelcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert pick out some positives from across the Sectors, and I’m joined by Nathan Critchlow-Watton , Head of Water and Planning at SEPA, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, to tell us more about planning for water scarcity in Scotland. Show Notes 00:31 - The Rural Roundup with George and Robert 14:14 – Water Scarcity in Scotland 22.28– I need your hel...
Natural Capital - Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity
April 28, 2023 18:29 - 47 minutes - 65.4 MBWe 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 world population whilst protecting our environment. We discuss beneficial insects, habitats and biodiversity, including the many pollinators found in Scotland. Pollinators play important roles but face multiple pressures and we discuss how agricultural practices influence these insects and the ecosys...
S2 Ep91: Stock Talk - Cattle Foot Health with Hoof GP
April 28, 2023 12:22 - 56 minutes - 52.4 MBIn 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 cattle foot trimming work. His main aim is to share his knowledge of cattle foot health through these social media videos to farmers to allow them to make more informed choices around foot health. Hosted by Robert Ramsay, edited by Malcolm MacDonald, Produced by Kirstyn Blackwood, Executive Producer Ke...
S2 Ep90: Thrill of the Hill - Aiming at Success
April 27, 2023 13:00 - 51 minutes - 48 MBFarmers 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 themselves. Agriculture adjacent, the game bird sector has a huge role to play in supporting the farmed upland environment and in this episode, Ross Macleod, Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust lays that all out, discussing the interplay between farming and the upland sectors, how we can work collaboratively, the...
S2 Ep89: Rural Roundup - Pasture for Life, Exploring Unconventional Grazing, the Proposed Closure of the Forfar Mart and the Potential Consequences.
April 26, 2023 12:13 - 22 minutes - 20.9 MBWelcome 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 proposed closure of the Forfar Mart, the potential consequences of this and the need for robust infrastructure in the wider farming sector, and we’re joined by Nikki Yoxall Head of Research at Pasture for Life, PHD student at CCRI, and Grazier and unconventional farmer joins us to tell us more about pastur...
S2 Ep88: CropCast - Low Drift Nozzles & Closed Transfer Systems
April 21, 2023 11:49 - 35 minutes - 33.2 MBWelcome 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government. In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Iain Lindsay, area Manager at Syngenta UK to discuss low drift nozzles & cl...
S2 Ep87: Rural Roundup - A Spotlight on Rural Policy, a Peek at the Scottish Farm Business Survey Results, and Farmer Networks for Livestock Projects
April 12, 2023 13:29 - 46 minutes - 43 MBWelcome 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 SRUC’s Steven Thomson, (Reader in Agricultural Economics and Policy) to spotlight what is happening in rural policy. Sascha Grierson, Principal Consultant for the Scottish Farm Business Survey, joins us to give us some insight from the latest Survey results, hot off the press from March 30th. And we...
S2 Ep86: Agribusiness News April 2023: A spotlight on the budget update, Farm Business Survey, Northern Ireland protocol and seasonal workers
April 11, 2023 14:26 - 43 minutes - 39.6 MBWelcome 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 keeps you abreast of the latest research and policy updates. Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on the budget and Northern Ireland Protocol. We will also be bringing you news on the 2022-2...
S2 Ep85: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Cara Cameron Loch View Rural Training
March 29, 2023 13:03 - 32 minutes - 29.8 MBCara 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 to others. After her time studying agriculture at SRUC (formerly SAC) at Craibstone in Aberdeen, she then went on to complete a post-grad in Organic farming. Cara launched Lochview Rural Training from her own croft in Sutherland in 2021. Lochview Rural Training is situated in the beautiful Sutherland la...
S2 Ep84: Thrill of the Hill - A Damming Conclusion?
March 23, 2023 13:07 - 1 hour - 62.3 MBEpisode #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 Government want to achieve. They are, like humans, ecosystem engineers and the natural processes they encourage can bolster other vulnerable habitats and species. But beavers come with challenges, they will naturally be inclined to block ditches and watercourses, burrow into productive agricultural fields and ...
S2 Ep83: Rural Roundup (22nd March)
March 22, 2023 19:24 - 31 minutes - 29.1 MBWelcome 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 about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector, and Sascha Grierson joins us to tell us about the FAS problem Solver and Lorna MacPherson deep dives into some of the dairy specific resources you can find using this tool. 00:44- Rural Roundup 17:55 – What’s coming up – Events & Resources 19...
S2 Ep82: Stock Talk - Rare Breed Survival Trust with Martin Beard
March 17, 2023 19:07 - 44 minutes - 41.5 MBIn 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 within species. He also talks about the importance of marketing and the supply chain working well. He highlights the RBST conference which will be held on the 23rd March. Linked Resources: Rare Breeds Survival Trust (rbst.org.uk)
S2 Ep81: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Tina MacPhail & Iain MacMillan, Grinneabhat Community Space
March 15, 2023 13:17 - 34 minutes - 31.6 MBThis 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 had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the Story of Tina MacPhail, the manager of Grinneabhat Community Space who is joined by Iain MacMillan a crofting consultant at SAC Consulting. Tina MacPhail has worked in hospitality for over 30 years, doing everythin...
S2 Ep80: Rural Roundup (8th March)
March 08, 2023 13:46 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBWelcome 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 out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector, and Professor Davy McCracken tells us what’s on his desk. Show Notes 00:40- Rural Roundup 13:25 – What’s coming up – events & resources 15:18- Davy McCracken – What’s on Your Desk, with Professor Davy McCracken 28:33– Outro Related FA...
S2 Ep79: Thrill Of The Hill - The Farm Business Survey
March 07, 2023 19:00 - 39 minutes - 36.9 MBEpisode #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 able to produce figures to make informed decisions and justify your actions is at the heart of farming, more so now than ever. The Scottish Farm Business Survey offers a free, independent assessment of your business, producing a helpful set of management accounts and the all important carbon audit. R...
S2 Ep78: Cropcast - Crop Disease Management: Winter & Spring Barley
March 02, 2023 17:55 - 30 minutes - 28 MBWelcome 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Adam Christie, Managing Director at Scottish Agronomy and Professor Fiona Bu...
S2 Ep77: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Lindsay Robertson, Long Island Retreats
March 01, 2023 17:15 - 30 minutes - 28.1 MBThis 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 way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the Story of Lindsay Robertson from Long Island Retreats. A woman who invites Shetland ponies into her home was perhaps always destined to create a crofting experience where visitors get to share her love of animals. Born out of th...
S2 Ep76: Stock Talk - Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious
February 28, 2023 20:00 - 58 minutes - 54.1 MBIn 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 diversified his business to include Damn Delicious which direct sells his homegrown produce. Michael talks about his business goals and the influence New Zealand systems had on him and his business. Michael is passionate about food production and gives his opinion on its future in the UK. A relatively new enter...
S2 Ep75: Thrill of the Hill - A Cow for the Future
February 28, 2023 12:58 - 53 minutes - 49.2 MBEpisode #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 level to be productive and sustainable? In this episode we hear from agricultural consultant Robert Ramsay about the importance of a range of different features, from tail to temperament, hind legs to horns and how they all come together to form the cow of the future. The beef sector in Scotland has fa...
S2 Ep74: Rural Roundup (22nd February)
February 22, 2023 16:08 - 36 minutes - 33.9 MBWelcome 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 about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector and Phil Knott, Vice Chair of the Scotland Nature Friendly Farming Network tells us what’s on his desk. 00:42- Rural Roundup 19:26 – What’s coming up – events & resources 21:31- Phil Knott – What’s on Your Desk? 35:35 – Outro FAS Resourc...
S2 Ep73: Cropcast: Crop Disease Management - Winter Wheat
February 15, 2023 20:33 - 36 minutes - 34.1 MBWelcome 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 timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. Producer George Gauley, Editor Iain Boyd, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Adam Christie, Managing Director at Scottish Agronomy and Professor Fiona Bu...
S2 Ep72: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Laura Beck The Paw Park
February 15, 2023 18:33 - 29 minutes - 27.8 MBThis 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 had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the Story of Laura Beck, from The Pawpark. The Pawpark is an exclusive use dog playpark located just outside Hawick in the Scottish Borders. It is run by Laura and Angus Beck alongside the family farming Business with...
S2 Ep71: Agri Culture - Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture
February 10, 2023 13:27 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB*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 international rugby union referee, who retired in December 2020 after a 17-year career. He currently holds the world record for the most test matches refereed and is one of five international referees listed as professional within the Welsh Rugby Union. Nigel has recently purchased his own farm and has started a pedigree Hereford herd...
S2 Ep71: Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture
February 10, 2023 09:27 - 47 minutes - 43.9 MB*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 international rugby union referee, who retired in December 2020 after a 17-year career. He currently holds the world record for the most test matches refereed and is one of five international referees listed as professional within the Welsh Rugby Union. Nigel has recently purchased his own farm and has started a pedigree Hereford herd...
S2 Ep70: Rural Roundup (8th February)
February 08, 2023 16:07 - 32 minutes - 29.7 MBWelcome 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 out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector and Diana Garduño Jiménez from Nourish joins us to tell us what’s on their desk, and about their toe health. Show Notes 00:34- Rural Roundup 22:53 - Interview with Diana from Nourish 31:00- Outro FAS Resources Podcast: Thrill of The H...
S2 Ep68: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Caroline Hamilton, Cairns Farm Estate
February 01, 2023 14:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe 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 generation farmer Graham. Caroline has three adult children, and whilst none of the three were keen to take on the hill farming aspect of the business, all three were incredibly proud of their home and heritage, and worked with Caroline to ensure it’s future success. Caroline at Cairns farm started the...
S2 Ep68: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Bonus Content: Caroline Hamilton, Cairns Farm Estate
February 01, 2023 10:30 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBThe 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 generation farmer Graham. Caroline has three adult children, and whilst none of the three were keen to take on the hill farming aspect of the business, all three were incredibly proud of their home and heritage, and worked with Caroline to ensure it’s future success. Caroline at Cairns farm started the...
S2 Ep67: Thrill of the Hill - Digging Deep on Soil Carbon
January 31, 2023 19:12 - 35 minutes - 33 MBEpisode #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 footprints, options to reduce atmospheric carbon and whether soil is the silver bullet in the fight against climate change. There is an increasing awareness of the role of soil, grassland, peatland and atmospheric carbon capture in the pursuit of net zero emissions. The Food & Agriculture Organization of th...