FED by Farmers Podcast

John Murray - The changing word of machinery sales with Thomas Murray Agricultural Engineers

30 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Cammy's big mate, John Murray from Thomas Murray Agricultural Engineers. Followers of The Sheep Game will know John as the ...

Dr Richard Wynn - All the things you didn't know about Crystalyx

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dr Richard Wynn is head of Technical at Crystalyx UK. I know this might sound like a boring podcast topic but the science behind these products is tru...

Friday Chat - Plans for next year?

14 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy and Iona talk about plans for next year and how things have been going at the farm. Iona shares her fine cuisine recommendations too! ...

Derek Stein - Coxhill Beef Shorthorns and building a farming business from scratch

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Cursiter farms the family farm at Laga Farm on Mainland Orkney. There they run a flock of pure lleyn ewes and also a flock of romney x and pur...

Friday chat is back! Dating apps, the glory of Scottish football and steaks for dinner.

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy and Iona talk absolute nonsense about random things including why are dating apps named the way they are? Lots of sport chat and Cammy...

Michael Cursiter - Laga Farms Orkney, This Farming Life and raising a viking.

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Cursiter farms the family farm at Laga Farm on Mainland Orkney. There they run a flock of pure lleyn ewes and also a flock of romney x and pur...

Leanne Bertram - Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year 2025 and milking Jersey cows for Graham's Dairy.

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by Leanne Bertram, Dairy Herd Manager for Graham's Dairy's very own herd of Jersey cows. Leanne is an old friend of Cammy's fr...

Blythbridge Holsteins - Milking 500+ cows on robots and winning UK Dairy Day

13 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Colin and Issy Laird join us for a walk round Blyth Farm near Peebles. There they milk over 500 holstein cows on Lely robots as well as a ha...

Adam Sinclair - The journey from pro rugby player to businessman to Suffolk sheep!

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Sinclair is a Stirling lad who used his genetic gifts of size and strength to make it big on the rugby pitch. In this podcast we speak about his ...

Niall Jeffrey - 1000 acres of arable and feeding cattle in outdoor yards, all while working for QMS

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Niall Jeffry is a member of the QMS board and has an active role in steering the direction of the Farm Assurance scheme. He's the perfect man for the ...

Jim Fowlie - Finishing 1600 cattle every year

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jim Fowlie finishes 1600 mostly angus cattle in Aberdeenshire. In this interview we hear about his journey into farming, how he buys his cattle and wh...

Cammy’s in China….

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Not your usual podcast today folks. Apologies from me (Cammy) all the way from China as some restrictive internet issues mean I can’t get this weeks...

Ewen McMillan - Does the Scottish Blackface breed need to change?

07 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ewen McMillan farms at Lurg and Townhead farm near Fintry. There he runs Scottish Blackface sheep, Cheviot Sheep and Jacob sheep along with a fold of ...

The Barclay Brothers - The next generation of farmers

30 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we are joined by the Barclay Brothers Cameron, Finlay and Archie as we get the perspective of the younger generation. We get nostalgic talki...

Nikki and Olly Dallas - Thorabella Farm and BBCs This Farming Life

23 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Nikki and Olly Dallas from Thorabella Farm are well known following their appearance on This Farming Life. Join us as we chat all things business and ...

Matt Griffin - Neidpath Farms and the search for healthier soils

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we speak with Matt Griffin, estate manager at Neidpath Farms in Peebles. Matt is passionate about farming and about how we can do it in a wa...

Colin Russell - Making a living from a 16 acre farm

09 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Colin Russell from Ramstane Farm, Ayrshire joins us to discuss the incredible pasture based system he has for his chickens and the profitable business...

Iona has been reading raunchy books on her holidays!

06 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Iona is back from her holidays and she's here to regale us with some tales from Spain, mainly focussing on the raunchy book she read while she was awa...

Mary Cochrane - Setting up a butcher business on farm

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we go 'on-farm' to visit Mary Cochrane at Darvel Dexter Beef. Mary has built up an incredible on farm butchery and retail business with a ve...

Olly Shearman - Managing director of Caledonian Marts and the competitive business of auctioneering

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzy stands in for Iona this week while we speak to Olly Shearman, Managing director of Caledonian marts, Stirling and we hear about his journey into...

Rhys Jones - Selling a Welsh farm and buying a Scottish one!

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzy stands in for Iona this week while we speak to local farmer Rhys Jones about his move from Wales to Scotland. We discuss farming systems and the...

Should kids be working on farms?

12 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Lizzy joins Cammy and Iona to catch up on the week and discuss whether on not kids should be allowed to work on farms.   We hope you enjoy, Cammy &am...

Sam Bevin - Buying a dairy farm in Norway

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Sam is Lizzy's brother-in-law and is a farmer's son from Leicestershire. He tells us about his world travels, meeting Lizzys sister Georgina and buyin...

Friday Chat: Cammy gets emotional

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jack Fagan - Shearing his way into Dairy Farming

29 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy brings you an episode from the Royal Welsh show where he sits down with New Zealand shearer Jack Fagan. Jack is the son of legendary s...

Great Yorkshire show and a tax deductible wedding!

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy and Iona discuss how to make a farm wedding tax deductable and Cammy shares some interview from The Great Yorkshire Show   We hope yo...

James Little - Bluetongue impact for Borderway Mart and life as an auctioneer

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

James is a livestock auctioneer with H+H at borderway marts in Carlisle. he has worked his way through the ranks over the last 22 years and has joined...

Friday Chat: Iona 'steps out' at the Royal Highland Show

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A roundup from the Royal Highland show and Iona gives us an update on her love life... what more could you want on a Sunday!  We hope you enjoy, Camm...

Ryan MacLean - Scanning Cows in the Congo

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ryan MacLean is a long time friend of Cammy's and is a fantastic story teller. In this pod we cove everything from Ryan's entry into the world of scan...

Phil Stocker - Chief Executive of the National Sheep Association.

24 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy is out on his own interviewing Phil Stocker at the NSA HQ in Malvern. They discuss Bluetongue, clearing of sheep off the hills and muc...

Day 3 at the Royal Highland show and Scot Sheep announcement

22 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I give thanks and Alec Telfer tells us about the new Scot Sheep Venue for 2025

An evening stroll around the show after day 1 of RHS

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just a random podcast from the Royal Highland Show

Dougie Fleming - Contract farming 3,200 ewes and topping Kelso Ram sales.

17 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy and Iona are joined by Sheep farmer Dougie Fleming of Nisbet Farm in Lanarkshire. Dougie is a successful Blackface and Texel breeder a...

Farm Vet Kaz - Car Share to Beef Tech. Discussing Bluetongue, Cattle genetics and how to winter sheep.

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy is joined by Vet Kaz from Black Sheep Farm Health in Northumberland  They discuss many things but focus on cattle genetics and Cammy'...

'Local Farm Show' Special - Shona and Holly from Kirriemuir Show tell us what it takes to run a show.

03 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy and Iona are joined by Shona and Holly from the Kirriemuir Show committee to tell us about the running of a small local farm show. We ...

The Peile Brothers - Farming 2500 acres, putting on a dairy unit and hosting NSA North Sheep 2025

27 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week Cammy and Iona are joined by Jack and Tom Peile of Greystoke Castle Farm near Penrith to discuss farming 2500 acres on a 20 year lease, runn...

FRIDAY CHAT: Lizzy joins in half way through and we discuss lambing, home schooling and much more!

24 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cammy and Iona start their friday chat and discuss a wide range of random things, then Lizzy joins them for the second half of the podcast. Now we hav...

Lambing and Calving debrief: Cammy, James Nisbet, Kevin Lang and David Andrew sit down for a chat.

20 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week local Ayrshire farmers and friends of Cammy, sit down to discuss how lambing and calving 2025 has gone. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona ...

BONUS EPISODE: Cammy and Andrew discuss his milk price

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode Cammy and Andrew are driving back from a cold water swim and just have a relaxed chat about a few things!   We also have a good bleth...

Sam & Will Sawday - High Country Romneys, Contract rearing calves and NSA Welsh sheep

13 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're joined by the Sawday brothers of High Country Romneys. We discuss their farming business and what preparations they have made for the ...

Cammy and Iona answer your questions!

08 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona You can find Stow Ag here: https://www.stowag.com/ Leave us a voice note or text with your question at: (+44) 0798...

Thomas Murdoch - There is money in Eggs!

01 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Leave us a voice note or text with your question at: (+44) 07986 909845 No calls will be answered, and please keep voice notes short. Thanks to our Sp...

Irene Fowlie - Transporting Essie Flock around the world

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Irene joins us to chat about how she got started with her impressive flock, and how demand has lead to some exciting adventures across the world. We h...

Andrew & Jo Morris - Farming with a £2 Million Debt

08 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew & Jo join us hot off the buzz of appearing in the latest season of This Farming Life. The cost of running Logie Farm keeps them on their to...

Noel & Jo Gall - Running a farm, a hotel & Beeftech!

01 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Noel & Jo join us from Home Farm, Kininmonth to chat about running their farm, hotel & getting ready for hosting Beeftech! We hope you enjoy, ...

Michael Goldie - The Devastating Effects of Schmallenberg

25 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Featuring Michael Goldie, Sheep Farmer & NFU Scotland Rep. Michael opens up about being hit by Schmallenberg, and the difficulty getting his flock...

Friday Catchup - Iona's famous friends

21 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this week's catchup we get onto the subject of celebrities we've met, and Iona's got a quite a few! Leave us a voice note or text with your questio...

Colin & Hannah Jacob - Swapping Shearing for Shed Building

18 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We chat to Colin & Hannah Jacob, shearers, farmers & shed contractors from Wales. The couple are spending their honeymoon in Scotland, and jo...

Farmers will be the heroes again! - Cammy & Andrew episode 2.

14 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky Rennie - Sea Eagles are Annihilating my Flock

11 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ricky joins us to talk about the reintroduction of Sea Eagles and how negatively it has affected the Argyll area. Farming for him has become unsustain...

Derek Hall - Sheep Stratification

04 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Derek Hall, chairman of the Sheep Stratification Group, joins us to talk about the strategy in place to strengthen the native UK sheep breeds. We hope...

Michael Blanche - A Bloke in love with Farming

25 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Michael joins us to talk about how he fell in love with Farming, and exploring this fascination through Nuffield, his podcast, and more. Check out The...

Catching up on lambing, cottage letting and Specs!

21 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Hope this gives you a laugh! Cammy & Iona Book the cottage: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/1319776228788305732?check_in=2025-04-25&check_out=2...

Dougie Steel - From dairy Farming to Sheep Shearing

18 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Dougie Steel of DM Steel Shearing Contractors joins us to talk about how he started life on a dairy farm, but found opportunity in shearing.   We ho...

George Lyon - The future of Net Zero Farming

11 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

President of RHASS joins us to chat about the Royal Highland Show and the push for Net-Zero farming.  We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a q...

Jordan Hibberd - Getting into farming with 0 connections

07 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Huge thanks to Jordan for sharing his story. You can contact him at [email protected] or 07710562440 We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a ...

Archie McGregor - Legendary life of Farming

28 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Archie's done it all! And he's sharing his wisdom and the hilarious stories that brought him that wisdom, with us today.  We hope you enjoy, Cammy &a...

Catching up at the worst time!

24 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Cammy's letting the podcast keep him from something important! We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podcast: podcast@fedbyfa...

Pete Mitchell - The Farmers Son

21 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pete joins us to chat about his journey from farm to desk job to farm produce. One to watch for anyone celebrating a burns supper! We hope you enjoy, ...

New Monthly Feature: Talking politics and policies which effect UK farming

19 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This one is a bit different. Join me (Cammy) and Andrew Wright for a discussion on current events in the farming world. We hope to bring you this feat...

Jeff Miller - Bringing US style Agri Communication to the UK

13 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jeff Joins us to chat about how he brought a course in agricultural communication over from the US, and how US & UK farming differs. We hope you e...

Catching up on Cammy's New Farm!

10 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up on our Christmas holidays, Cammy's new farm & engagement to Lizzy! We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podc...

Mark Bowran - Agricultural Contractor

07 Jan 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark joins us to chat about how he built up a huge farm contracting business, sold everything, then started again. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona...

Janet & Neale McQuiston - Breaking records with sheep and agri-tourism

31 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You can learn more about Kitchen,Coos and Ewes at their website here: https://www.kitchencoosandewes.com/about   We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona ...

Neil fell - The Chip &Dip Sheep Machine

24 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Neil joined Cammy for a chat about pig farming in Durham, and this revolutionary sheep dipping machine. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Contact Ne...

Friday Catchup - Cammy's got a good story

20 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

An indulgent Friday catchup before Christmas. What's Iona & cammy up to for the festive period? What have they been up to lately? And what crazy s...

John & Fiona Scott - Life after This Farming Life

17 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

You might recognise these friendly faces from Season 1 of This Farming Life. John & Fiona Scott join us to talk about life farming in the far Nort...

Andrew Wright - Farm Theory & theories on everything!

10 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Wright of Farm Theory on YouTube joins us to chat about his dairy farm in Northern Ireland... we get very off-topic, but it's a fascinating cha...

Bob & Becca Rennie - Contract Farming in the Scottish Borders and breaking records!

03 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Becca & Bob Rennie join us talk about farming Cheviot and Texels Sheep in the Scottish borders. They give us a great insight into how they have bu...

Wallace Currie - Finding your passion within farming

26 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace Currie joins us to talk about how he found his way into farming education and what he's learned through his Nuffield Scholarship.  We hope yo...

Friday Catchup - Iona's new skills

22 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a wee while since we've had a catchup and there's so much to talk about. The Agri Awardds, Cammy on STV News and Iona's new skills! We hope ...

Neil Wilson - What's it like being the head of Agriculture at HSBC? Lamb for St Andrew's day and Cammy's family history!

19 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

It's Cammy's cousin Neil, chatting about his life in agriculture with HSBC and the Institute of Auctioneers & Appraisers Scotland. And he sheds so...

Michael J Woods - Contracting for Farmers

12 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Michael joins us to talk all things contracting and farm machinery. This is one for the boys and their toys! We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send ...

What does the budget mean for farmers? Graeme Bryson of Dains Solicitors joins us to discuss the options for farmers.

01 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graeme joins us to break down what has been announced and offer advice to farmers. Graeme is an agricultural accountant and was born and raised in far...

Billy Welsh - Sheep Farming & Sheep Dog Trials

29 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Billy talks us through his journey farming in various different places, and how the Welsh Family dominate the sheep dog trials. We hope you enjoy, Cam...

Fri Catchup - Quiz controversy!!!

25 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We talk about the Blackie Sale, whats happening in our lives, and Cammy finally has a go of the quiz... but there's foul play! We hope you enjoy, Camm...

Martin Kennedy - President of NFU Scotland

22 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Martin's term as National Farmers Union Scotland President is coming to an end, and he has some cracking stories from over the years, and some hot tak...

Friday Catchup - Spot. Hernia & Quiz!

18 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podcast: [email protected] Thanks to our Sponsors: Crystalyx & Animax │...

Sam & Ollie from Sam Shutt Farming

15 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

This was was a great laugh! Really enjoyed having them both on the show. We chat about Sam starting Youtube, Oliver's reluctance to being on camera, a...

Fri Catchup: Hernia Surgery & the USA

11 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cammy's back from his travels with some tales from the Upper Peninsula. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podcast: podcas...

The Hoof GP reveals all!

08 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graeme Parker, The Hoof GP, joins us to talk about his autobiography which is on sale now. https://thehoofgp.myshopify.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoqVbRxzJ35jpU...

Andy Woodburn - Blackface Sheep, Thieves on the farm and mental health

01 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy Woodburn of Netherwoood Farm in Muirkirk joins us to share many many outrageous stories from a life of farming.  We hope you enjoy, Cammy & ...

Jim Fairlie MSP - The Farmer Politician

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We are joined by Jim Fairlie MSP to chat all about his Farming background, his journey into politics, and his plans for Scottish Farming policy. We ho...

OPA Special with Jenna Montgomery

17 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Jenna and Ebenezer from Avondale Vets join Cammy on-farm to scan his flock for OPA. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the pod...

Niall Johnstone from Portequip

10 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Niall joins us to talk about what Portequip do, how he got into farming machinery and a seriously huge tangent about history! This episode covers more...

Wallace Hendrie of Hendrie Bros

03 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wallace joins us to chat about his unique system of dairy farming and his research on succession. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Learn more about...

Friday Catchup - Weddings, Oatcakes and a 100 year old park!

30 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Another quick, tangent-filled catchup on our weekends and week ahead. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podcast: podcast@...

Stevie & Rosie Hunter - Highland Cows, Farm Assurance and Flexi Bins

27 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Stevie & Rosie sell and set up Flexi Bins across Scotland, whilst Steven assesses farms for QMS and the both run their herd of Highland cattle. We...

Catching up on The Fringe!

23 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A classic Friday catchup all about what we've been up to with a dash of farming chat! We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the p...

Graham Lofthouse - Creating the UltiMATE Sheep

20 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Graeme shares his journey to creating UltiMATE Rams, Life in the borders and his past as a racehorse jockey. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Graem...

NSA Special & Catchup

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

As well as catching up on what's happening this week, we take a look at some interviews Cammy caught at the NSA Sheep Event in Malvern. We hope you en...

Huw Condron - Commentating at Una Cameron's World Record

13 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In the middle of Una Cameron's World Record Attempt, commentator Huw Condron joins us to chat all about shearing Records and his life as a commentator...

Andrew Welsh - Dairy Farming & Contracting

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andy joins us to chat about his start in farming, driving huge machinery in the US, and farming with dyslexia. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Sen...

A Catchup... on a Tuesday!

06 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Switching the guest and the catchup around this week we have a very tight turnaround on filming! But today were talking about whats happening with Cam...

Tom Blackwood - Success in Business & in Sheep!

30 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Tom talks us through trading in the business director life for the simple Valais Blacknose farming life, with a few quirks along the way!  We hope yo...

Andy Frazier - Toplines & Tales

23 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A fascinating chat with Andy Frazier of Toplines & tales Podcast all about his life in farming, this writing career and the reason he now farms in...

Trevor Wayborn - A life well lived

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Quitting his job as a paramedic to join The Sheep Show, starting his own drama school, and playing rugby with Jerry Collins - Trevor's had some life! ...

Catching up with Lizzy and getting quizical

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

What do you think of our quiz format? We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for the podcast: [email protected] Thanks to ou...

Andrew Hogley - CEO of British Wool

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Andrew Hogley, CEO of British wool joins us for a chat about wool and it's many challenges. We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona Send in a question for...

Catchup with Lachlan - Roots so Deep

05 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Cammy and Lachlan went along to a screening and talk on Roots so Deep - a project that tackles the climate crisis in farming. We hope you enjoy, Cammy...