Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
Episodes
Agribusiness News March 2025: A spotlight on the potato sector, New Zealand, fertiliser use in Scotland and Wills and Power of Attorney
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you an overview on the pot...
Stock Talk - Kirsten Williams Stock Talk Handover
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Kirsten Williams who will be taking over Robert Ramsay’s role as the host on Stock Talk. Kirsten talks about her farmin...
Natural Capital - Biodiversity Funding on Farms
25 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We take a deep dive on the various sources of biodiversity funding opportunities that are available to farmers in 2025 and beyond. Covering Agri-Envir...
Thrill Of The Hill - Staggeringly Good: Raising The Profile of Venison in Scotland
21 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
Rural RoundUp -Spring Update, Avian Flu & a “New Deal for Agriculture”
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George ...
CropCast - Tom Scrope, Nuffield Scholar 2025
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Tom Scrope to talk about his 2025 Nuffield Scholarship, in which he is exploring new ways of farmer kn...
Agribusiness News Audio February 2025: A spotlight on breeding bulls, pigs, the benefits of Co-operatives and how Whole Farm Plans will affect landlords
11 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you a sector overview on b...
Stock Talk - Sam Parsons, Balcaskie Estate
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Sam Parsons from Balcaskie. He talks about the organic farming system and the use of regenerative agriculture practices a...
Natural Capital - Combating Nature Loss: Scottish Biodiversity Strategy
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The loss of species and degradation of our natural environment is an existential threat to the planet that requires urgent, collaborative and transfor...
Rural Roundup - First Footing Forward: Planning for the Year Ahead
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George ...
CropCast - Balbirnie Home Farms: Thinking Outside of the Box
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Balbirnie Farms manager David Aglen along with Professor Fiona Burnett, an applied plant pathologist a...
Agri Culture - SAYFC Respect
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Ally Brunton chair of SAYFC and Jillian Kennedy, SAYFC Vice chair. They both talk about their time in young farmer...
Thrill of the Hill - First Aid on Farm with Sean Magee
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
Agribusiness News Audio January 2025: A Spotlight on 2024 Environmental Developments, Global Trends, the New Scottish Budget and Financial Update
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you a sector overview of e...
Stock Talk - Jock Gibson
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Jock Gibson who is a farmer and butcher. He talks about his farming system at home and how his cattle are certified with ...
Natural Capital - Tackling the Climate and Biodiversity Crises
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join us as we tackle some of the most pressing challenges of our time—the biodiversity and climate crises—and explore the crucial role agriculture...
Thrill of the Hill - Droning On
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
Rural Roundup - Keeping Well at Christmas
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George ...
CropCast - Grain Analysis
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Borders Farmer Neil Ramsay along with Prof Roger Sylvester-Bradley, Principal Research Scientist and H...
In Conversation With...The Golden Hoof
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs (Principal Consultant) and Kirsten Williams (Senior Sheep and Beef Consulta...
Agribusiness News Audio December 2024: A Spotlight on the Trump Effect, HerdPlan, Calving Intervals and Carbon & Biodiversity Credits.
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews The T...
Agri Culture - Kenneth Bone: Diversifying for a Thriving Island Community
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Kenneth Bone from Glenkiln Farm on the Isle of Arran. Kenneth Bone farms Glenkiln Farm on the Isle of Arran with his fam...
Stock Talk: SRUC Easter Howgate update
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Bruce Wyper, Stockperson at SRUC Easter Howgate. He talks about some of the projects have been going on at Easter Howgate...
Stock Talk: Jan Vos & Lorna Galloway
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Jan Vos, Agronomist from Agrovista & Lorna Galloway SAC Consultant from SAC Stranraer Office. They talk about soil he...
Natural Capital - Fungi: The forgotten kingdom?
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Fungi, the often-overlooked kingdom of life, runs mostly undetected under out feet, forming intricate networks that support ecosystems in extraordinar...
Thrill of the Hill - What's Good for the Goose...
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
In Conversation With... Winter Stocktake – flock health and records
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by W...
Rural RoundUp: The Autumn Budget 2024 (Death & Money)
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Sascha ...
CropCast - Soil Health: A View from Jim Wilson
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Angus Farmer & Managing Director of Soil Essentials, Jim Wilson to discuss soil health and the typ...
Agri Culture - Jim Chapman: Adapting to Life After an Accident
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Listener Advisory Note : This episode contains a mention of suicide, please listen with care. Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by joined by Jim C...
Agri Culture - Stephanie Berkeley: Yellow Wellies
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Stephanie Berkeley from the Farm Safety Foundation Stephanie Berkeley is Manager of the Farm Safety Foundation, whi...
Agribusiness News Audio November 2024: A spotlight on finding the right advisor, farming with extreme weather, homegrown proteins and biodiversity and the Whole Farm Plan
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on fi...
Crofting Matters – Matchmaking New and Retiring Crofters (Updated)
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Many aspire to having and working a croft, however crofts are difficult to obtain, at least in the more productive and scenic areas. At the same...
Natural Capital - Pivotal: Nature is Invaluable
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by Jonathan Morley from Pivotal, to discuss the importance of robust, reliable and verifiable data and how digital biodiversity monitori...
Thrill of the Hill - Taking it to the Max (MSO)
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
Rural Roundup - Policy Spotlight - Calving Intervals & EFA
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, Farm Advisors Tiffany, Ge...
CropCast - Regenerative Agriculture (A View from Yorkshire)
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Ruth Wade and Professor Pippa Chapman from the University of Leeds, along with Dr Joseph Martlew fr...
In Conversation With... - Sebastien Mallet
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the October episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mar...
Agribusiness News Audio October 2024 - A spotlight on biomass, bale grazing cattle, forage and feed budgeting and heating rural housing
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on bi...
Agri Culture - Cathy Magee: Delving into Dyslexia
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Cathy Magee from Dyslexia Scotland.Cathy Magee is the chief executive of Dyslexia Scotland. We ta...
Stock Talk - Vic & Jason Ballantyne
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Vic and Jason Ballantyne, who are tenant farmers on the edge of Brora. They talk about their forage based farming system ...
Natural Capital - NatureScot Biodiversity Audits
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we speak to Celine Delabre from NatureScot to inform listeners on the upcoming requirement to complete biodiversity audits as part of ...
Crofting Matters – Subsidy and Support Changes for Crofting
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Support is changing, and although not all details are clear, crofters claiming subsidy need to have specific items and plans in place by next spring.&...
Agri Culture - Pete Black: The Superpower of Dyslexia
24 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Pete Black of Collessie Feeds and Newton of Colessie Farm. Pete Black farms at Newton of Collessie with his parents...
Thrill of the Hill - Climate Change Catch-Up with Seamus Murphy
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
Rural Roundup - Climate Week
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, Farm Advisors Tiffany Ste...
In Conversation With... - Marketing, Mating and Management
13 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by L...
Agribuiness News Audio September 2024: A spotlight on the pig sector, Brazil’s agricultural sector, Suckler Beef Support Scheme and grazing winter cereals.
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on pi...
CropCast - Spring Cereal Varieties (Summer 2024 Update)
04 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Steve Hoad, team leader in agronomy, physiology & genetics at SRUC, to provide an update on how...
Stock Talk - Graham Lofthouse
30 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, host Robert Ramsay speaks to Graham Lofthouse, beef and sheep farmer from Bankhouse Farm in the Scottish Borders, and winner of the A...
Natural Capital - The Royal Highland Education Trust
29 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Royal Highland Education Trust (RHET) is a charitable organisation that looks to bring farming, the working countryside, and Scotland’s Natural ...
Crofting Matters - Livestock Disease Risks on Crofts
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Disease risk in livestock, and biosecurity is something we perhaps don’t consider as much in crofting areas as farmers might in more intensive syste...
Natural Capital - Loch Leven's Larder
27 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Loch Leven’s Larder is an enterprise with the farm to fork concept at its core, with the farm providing produce to the café and shop. Since 2005, t...
Agri Culture - Fred Swift & Stella Stewart: From Sheep to Shop - Increasing the Value of Wool
23 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Fred Swift from South Clunes Farm and Highland Clip, and Stella Stewart from Anta. Fred Swift farms South Clu...
Thrill Of The Hill - Cattle Grazing Benefits: Good Messages Being Herd
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 hil...
CropCast - Winter Cereal Varieties (Summer 2024 Update)
22 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Steve Hoad, team leader in agronomy, physiology & genetics at SRUC, to provide an update on how...
Rural Roundup - Agritourism, the People, the Places, the Produce
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Cha...
In Conversation With.....Global and Scottish Grain Markets
16 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the August episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark...
Agribusiness News Audio August 2024: A spotlight on reducing enteric methane, diversification on a shoestring, dairy heifers and auction marts
15 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on re...
In Conversation With... - Pesky Parasites
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by F...
Crofting Matters - Routes to Crofting
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This episode hears from 2 crofters with two different routes into crofting. In this episode we discuss how they gained their croft, what they found we...
Stock Talk - Growing the Business: Andrew Marchant
26 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Andrew Marchant. He started on his tenanted farm, Clonhie Farm, with 12 ewes and worked off-farm in order to maximise inc...
Thrill of The Hill - Understanding Soil From The Ground Up with Lorna Galloway
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Soil is a perennial topic, something that needs to be discussed on a recurring basis, and last time we did so was with Dr Bill Crooks some years ago n...
Agri Culture - Lesley Mitchell: Building a thriving family business, the importance of work life balance and converting to organic
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie visits Whitriggs Farm in the Scottish Borders to speak to Lesley Mitchell. They chat about the family farm and how it has evolv...
CropCast - Fungicide Performance 2024
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett, an applied plant pathologist at SRUC to discuss the performance of fungicides...
Rural Roundup - The Whole Farm Plan
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episod...
Agribusiness News Audio July 2024: A spotlight on local food supply chains, whole farm plans, artificial Intelligence and the Bluetongue virus
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on lo...
Natural Capital - LENs and Forth Rivers Trust
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Forth Rivers Trust leads the Leven LENs, a collaborative project that aims to match investors with local activities and projects, that preserve and en...
Crofting Matters – Lessons from Ireland
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 st...
Stock Talk - Cattle EID with David Kerr
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from David Kerr, ScotEID’s Technical Manager. He speaks about cattle EID tags and their importance in the future for traceab...
In Conversation With...- Distilling the Arbikie story
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the third episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark ...
Thrill of The Hill - A Damming Conclusion? Part II
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THRILL OF THE HILL | A Damming Conclusion: Part II with Davy McCrackenThrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and ret...
Rural Roundup - Census, Silage, & Scottish Land & Estates
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode...
CropCast - Biodiversity on Arable Farms
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by David Brown, an Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss pollinators, beneficial insects ...
Agri Culture - Claire Taylor : Positive perceptions of Agriculture
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I'm Mary-Jane Lawrie, and in this episode I’m joined Claire Taylor. Claire is a journalist and describes herself as an agricultural communicat...
Agribusiness Audio June 2024 - A spotlight on new tiers for agriculture support, carbon calculators, forage first sucklers and land registration in Scotland
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on ne...
Crofting Matters - Crofting Commission Chief Executive
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Gary 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. W...
Stock Talk - James Biggar & Lorna Galloway
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 produc...
Thrill of the Hill - The Farm Business Survey Part 2
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THRILL 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 ...
Natural Capital - Trees on Farm
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’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 f...
CropCast - Time to Talk about IPM
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
IPM (Integrated pest management) is set to become a key feature of the Scottish agricultural reform route map from 2025. In this episode Tiffany Steph...
In Conversation With... - Peaks and Troughs of Grass and Water
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the second episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams. This show is produced...
Rural RoundUp: A Carbon Conversation, audits, emissions, reductions and more
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episod...
Agribusiness News Audio May 2024: A spotlight on pigs, Scottish hemp production for fibre products, straw alternatives and managing winter forages
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on se...
Agri Culture: Jenn Stewart: Successful Succession
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Jenn Stewart. Jenn Stewart, partner & Head of Rural and Landed Estates at Johnston Carmichael, joined the comp...
In Conversation With... - Malting Matters
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the first episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. This show is produced in associa...
Rural Roundup - Water, Water Everywhere and Far too Much to Do
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episod...
Agribusiness News April 2024: A Spotlight on Straw & Muck, Scottish Sheep Meat, Why you should Invest in your Vet and Future Proofing your Retirement
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on st...
Thrill of the Hill - Made it by a Hare
31 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THRILL 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 cre...
Stock Talk - Practical Advice for Lambing & Calving
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officers Megan Fergusson and Tim Geraghty. They talk about the importance of good husbandry...
Natural Capital - Biodiversity Net Gain
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in ameasurably better state than they were before development. ...
CropCast - Natural Products Part 2: VIXERAN (Biostimulant)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Andy Cunningham, a Field Technical Manager at Syngenta to discuss Vixeran, a new biostimulant which is...
CropCast - Natural Products Part 1: Elicitors
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Neil Havis, a Senior Plant Pathologist at SRUC to discuss natural products with a focus on elicitor...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : SCOT’S PINE (mini-series)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is par...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : OAK (mini-series)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is par...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : YEW (mini-series)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is par...
Rural Roundup - Trees of the Gaelic World : BIRCH (mini-series)
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is par...
Rural Roundup - Spring Updates, SAF, IACS, AECS, Calving, Lambing and Cropping Advice
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. George Chalmers and...
Agribusiness News March 2024: A spotlight on forestry, how the changing climate affects Scottish farms, optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on fo...
Thrill of The Hill - Fire Action Planning and Control
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
THRILL OF THE HILL | Fire can be an effective management tool in the Scottish uplands, and if controlled and utilised responsibly, can be helpful in r...