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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Episodes
Crofting and Corncrakes
August 27, 2021 23:30 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBJanette 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 success in Scotland. They discuss the collaborative work done by the Skye Crofting and Corncrake Partnership. They also talk about an exciting new initiative called Corncrake Calling that has started in 2021 made possible with the National Lottery Heritage Fund with thanks to Lottery players. Other FA...
S1: Sustainable Sheep Systems – Getting on top of lameness
August 27, 2021 16:27 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAgricultural 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 hugely influential research on lameness, the impact of foot trimming and effective treatment and control of footrot so if you’re struggling with lameness in your flock this podcast is one to listen to
S1: Pesticides - Sprayer filling and washing areas
August 27, 2021 13:22 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe 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 Consultant George Chalmers chats with SEPA's Pete Wright and D & H Direct's Dan Fentiman. Pete gives an insight into the pollution risks and the legislation that surrounds the safe use of pesticides. Dan has extensive experience in the supply and installation of pesticide handling areas across the country...
Sustainable Sheep Systems – Getting on top of lameness
August 27, 2021 12:27 - 43 minutes - 40 MBAgricultural 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 hugely influential research on lameness, the impact of foot trimming and effective treatment and control of footrot so if you’re struggling with lameness in your flock this podcast is one to listen to
Pesticides - Sprayer filling and washing areas
August 27, 2021 09:22 - 38 minutes - 35.6 MBThe 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 Consultant George Chalmers chats with SEPA's Pete Wright and D & H Direct's Dan Fentiman. Pete gives an insight into the pollution risks and the legislation that surrounds the safe use of pesticides. Dan has extensive experience in the supply and installation of pesticide handling areas across the country...
S1: Cropcast: Potato blight management
August 20, 2021 18:59 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBCropcast continues. This month Prof Fiona Burnett, Dr Philip Burgess and Dr Ruairidh Bain talk about potato blight management.
Cropcast: Potato blight management
August 20, 2021 14:59 - 36 minutes - 34.3 MBCropcast continues. This month Prof Fiona Burnett, Dr Philip Burgess and Dr Ruairidh Bain talk about potato blight management.
S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef (July 2021)
August 07, 2021 02:18 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn 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.
Livestock Monthly: Beef (July 2021)
August 06, 2021 22:18 - 44 minutes - 40.4 MBIn 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.
S1: Cropcast: Sustainable Variety Choices
July 22, 2021 12:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBJoin 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 to note as we get towards harvest.
Cropcast: Sustainable Variety Choices
July 22, 2021 08:00 - 27 minutes - 25.2 MBJoin 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 to note as we get towards harvest.
S1: Thrill of The Hill: Farming for 1.5 Degrees
July 21, 2021 15:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBFarming 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 Government and other special interest groups have been investigating and evaluating options to improve the green credentials of farming generally. In this episode of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to dairy farmer and contributor to the 1.5 Degrees in Agriculture report, Jo...
Thrill of The Hill: Farming for 1.5 Degrees
July 21, 2021 11:00 - 50 minutes - 46 MBFarming 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 Government and other special interest groups have been investigating and evaluating options to improve the green credentials of farming generally. In this episode of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to dairy farmer and contributor to the 1.5 Degrees in Agriculture report, Jo...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy (June 2021)
July 16, 2021 20:24 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn 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 Barony.
Livestock Monthly: Dairy (June 2021)
July 16, 2021 16:24 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBIn 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 Barony.
S1: Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 3 - Sheep genetics, behaviours and painful procedures
July 08, 2021 17:45 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWelcome 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 you an insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented. In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Dr Joanne Conington and Professor Cathy Dwyer to discuss genetics and lambing time. Joanne discusses the latest findings in genetics looking at genomes which improve...
Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 3 - Sheep genetics, behaviours and painful procedures
July 08, 2021 13:45 - 51 minutes - 47.1 MBWelcome 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 you an insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented. In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Dr Joanne Conington and Professor Cathy Dwyer to discuss genetics and lambing time. Joanne discusses the latest findings in genetics looking at genomes which improve...
S1: Natural Capital and Rural Businesses
June 30, 2021 20:55 - 45 minutes - 21 MBIn 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 what opportunities it can provide for rural businesses.
Natural Capital and Rural Businesses
June 30, 2021 16:55 - 45 minutes - 15.7 MBIn 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 what opportunities it can provide for rural businesses.
S1: Understanding the land - How biodiversity advice helped Threepwood Farm improve soil quality to benefit it's wildlife
June 16, 2021 15:02 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBIn 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 advice in order to have a more integrated mixed livestock farm. In the interview, Colin shares his reasons for getting in touch with FAS, which include concerns around the quality of soil and wanting to learn what more he can do to benefit the wildlife on his farm. He also comments on the process of appl...
Understanding the land - How biodiversity advice helped Threepwood Farm improve soil quality to benefit it's wildlife
June 16, 2021 11:02 - 8 minutes - 8.18 MBIn 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 advice in order to have a more integrated mixed livestock farm. In the interview, Colin shares his reasons for getting in touch with FAS, which include concerns around the quality of soil and wanting to learn what more he can do to benefit the wildlife on his farm. He also comments on the process of appl...
S1: Grassland Management and Silage Making at Glensaugh
June 11, 2021 18:18 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn 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 best quality silage. Donald outlines his grazing management on the farm and gives us his recipe for top quality silage. Lorna discusses the key principles of rotational grazing, the benefits of silage additives and quantifies how better quality silage can save on concentrate feed.
Grassland Management and Silage Making at Glensaugh
June 11, 2021 14:18 - 47 minutes - 43.5 MBIn 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 best quality silage. Donald outlines his grazing management on the farm and gives us his recipe for top quality silage. Lorna discusses the key principles of rotational grazing, the benefits of silage additives and quantifies how better quality silage can save on concentrate feed.
S1: Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 2
June 01, 2021 20:14 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWelcome 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 insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented. In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Dr Gemma Miller and Dr Jenna Bowen. Gemma discusses greenhouse gas emissions in cattle including considering feed additives to reduce emissions and livestock precision technolog...
Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 2
June 01, 2021 16:14 - 38 minutes - 35 MBWelcome 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 insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented. In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by Dr Gemma Miller and Dr Jenna Bowen. Gemma discusses greenhouse gas emissions in cattle including considering feed additives to reduce emissions and livestock precision technolog...
S1: Cropcast: Spring Barley Disease
May 31, 2021 19:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBCropcast is back! This month we're exploring spring Barley disease management with Prof Fiona Burnett, Peter Lindsay and Dr Neil Havis.
Cropcast: Spring Barley Disease
May 31, 2021 15:00 - 26 minutes - 24.6 MBCropcast is back! This month we're exploring spring Barley disease management with Prof Fiona Burnett, Peter Lindsay and Dr Neil Havis.
S1: Thrill of The Hill - Finishing Well
May 29, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBBeef 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 a lower input, more sustainable system. In episode fourteen of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to beef specialist Lesley Wylie (SAC Consulting) about the challenges faced by the beef sector and some of the practical steps that can be overcome them. Also up for discus...
Thrill of The Hill - Finishing Well
May 29, 2021 05:00 - 39 minutes - 36.8 MBBeef 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 a lower input, more sustainable system. In episode fourteen of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to beef specialist Lesley Wylie (SAC Consulting) about the challenges faced by the beef sector and some of the practical steps that can be overcome them. Also up for discus...
S1: Thrill of The Hill - Concentrating on Calving
May 28, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBCalving 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 health, welfare and farmer mindset. In episode thirteen of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to returning contributor and beef specialist Robert Ramsay (SAC Consulting) about the sector’s state of play post Brexit, top tips for calving success and the importance of kee...
Thrill of The Hill - Concentrating on Calving
May 28, 2021 05:00 - 52 minutes - 48.4 MBCalving 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 health, welfare and farmer mindset. In episode thirteen of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to returning contributor and beef specialist Robert Ramsay (SAC Consulting) about the sector’s state of play post Brexit, top tips for calving success and the importance of kee...
S1: Thrill of The Hill - Flock Resilience
May 27, 2021 09:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWhile 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 biodiversity decline. In episode twelve of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to sheep specialist Kirsten Williams (SAC Consulting) about flock resilience and what that actually means in the face of challenging and uncertain times. Also up for discussion is the importance ...
Thrill of The Hill - Flock Resilience
May 27, 2021 05:00 - 40 minutes - 37.8 MBWhile 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 biodiversity decline. In episode twelve of the Thrill of the Hill series the Farm Advisory Service (FAS) talks to sheep specialist Kirsten Williams (SAC Consulting) about flock resilience and what that actually means in the face of challenging and uncertain times. Also up for discussion is the importance ...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep (May 2021)
May 26, 2021 15:42 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn 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 SRUC Veterinary Services and Sheep and grassland specialist, Poppy Frater of SAC Consulting.
Livestock Monthly: Sheep (May 2021)
May 26, 2021 11:42 - 42 minutes - 38.5 MBIn 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 SRUC Veterinary Services and Sheep and grassland specialist, Poppy Frater of SAC Consulting.
S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef (April 2021)
May 10, 2021 18:56 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn 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 Veterinary Services and Livestock Nutritionist, Karen Stewart of SAC Consulting.
Livestock Monthly: Beef (April 2021)
May 10, 2021 14:56 - 39 minutes - 36.3 MBIn 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 Veterinary Services and Livestock Nutritionist, Karen Stewart of SAC Consulting.
S1: Cropcast: Winter cereal disease management
April 30, 2021 19:01 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode of Cropcast we're talking about winter cereal disease management with Prof Fiona Burnett, Peter Lindsay and Dr Neil Havis.
Cropcast: Winter cereal disease management
April 30, 2021 15:01 - 27 minutes - 25.5 MBIn this episode of Cropcast we're talking about winter cereal disease management with Prof Fiona Burnett, Peter Lindsay and Dr Neil Havis.
S1: Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 1
April 16, 2021 18:52 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWelcome 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 (latest research), with the aim of providing you an insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented In this episode, George Gauley is joined by Dr Claire Morgan-Davies, Dr Fiona Kenyon and Professor Davy McCracken to discuss precision solutions for livestock farming. The gue...
Precision solutions to animal health & welfare
April 16, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWelcome 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 (latest research), with the aim of providing you an insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented In this episode, George Gauley is joined by Dr Claire Morgan-Davies, Dr Fiona Kenyon and Professor Davy McCracken to discuss precision solutions for livestock farming. The gue...
Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode 1
April 16, 2021 14:52 - 1 hour - 75.9 MBWelcome 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 (latest research), with the aim of providing you an insight into the latest strategies which are being both developed & implemented In this episode, George Gauley is joined by Dr Claire Morgan-Davies, Dr Fiona Kenyon and Professor Davy McCracken to discuss precision solutions for livestock farming. The gue...
S1: Improving efficiency to stay competitive
April 14, 2021 12:57 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBIn 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 the many benefits it's brought to the farm. In this recording, Rowan discusses his reasons for applying for a carbon audit, how it has become a customer requirement when selling fruit from the farm and how emissions from the business are benchmarked against other businesses of a similar size. Ro...
Improving efficiency to stay competitive
April 14, 2021 08:57 - 6 minutes - 5.97 MBIn 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 the many benefits it's brought to the farm. In this recording, Rowan discusses his reasons for applying for a carbon audit, how it has become a customer requirement when selling fruit from the farm and how emissions from the business are benchmarked against other businesses of a similar size. Ro...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy
March 25, 2021 16:25 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn 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.
Livestock Monthly: Dairy
March 25, 2021 12:25 - 53 minutes - 48.9 MBIn 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.
S1: Slurry - Application and Management
March 23, 2021 22:31 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWith 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. With a range of kit available when it comes to applying slurry understanding what is best for your farm is crucial, particularly with a transition from splash plates on the way and increasingly volatile weather patterns and ground conditions. On hand to discuss these issues is Hugh, with a wealth of knowledge and experience...
Slurry - Application and Management
March 23, 2021 18:31 - 36 minutes - 33.6 MBWith 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. With a range of kit available when it comes to applying slurry understanding what is best for your farm is crucial, particularly with a transition from splash plates on the way and increasingly volatile weather patterns and ground conditions. On hand to discuss these issues is Hugh, with a wealth of knowledge and experience...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep
March 08, 2021 21:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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 Officer, Eilidh Corr.
Livestock Monthly: Sheep
March 08, 2021 17:30 - 37 minutes - 34.3 MBIn 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 Officer, Eilidh Corr.