Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
Episodes
S2 Ep79: Thrill Of The Hill - The Farm Business Survey
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #11 - The Farm Business Survey. On the podcast, we take two things more seriously than anything else - hills and thrills. But if there were ...
S2 Ep78: Cropcast - Crop Disease Management: Winter & Spring Barley
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep77: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Lindsay Robertson, Long Island Retreats
01 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you the latest in our series of six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journ...
S2 Ep76: Stock Talk - Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In 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 tod...
S2 Ep75: Thrill of the Hill - A Cow for the Future
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #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 in...
S2 Ep74: Rural Roundup (22nd February)
22 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advis...
S2 Ep73: Cropcast: Crop Disease Management - Winter Wheat
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep72: Rural RoundUp Bonus Content: Laura Beck The Paw Park
15 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them abo...
S2 Ep71: Agri Culture - Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture
10 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
*Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners* Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Nigel Owens, a Wel...
S2 Ep70: Rural Roundup (8th February)
08 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advi...
S2 Ep68: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Caroline Hamilton, Cairns Farm Estate
01 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The incredible transformation of Cairns Farm from hill sheep farm to a gorgeous destination wedding and events venue is a wonderful success story from...
S2 Ep67: Thrill of the Hill - Digging Deep on Soil Carbon
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Episode #9 – Digging Deep on Soil Carbon. In this episode we hear from Senior Scientific Lead Rachael Ramsay about the scientific consensus around s...
S2 Ep69: Stock Talk - SRUC Kirkton Research Update
31 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will hear from Nicola Lambe and Claire Morgan-Davies, who are based at SRUC Hill & Mountain Research Centre, Kirkton & Auch...
S2 Ep66: Rural Roundup (25th January)
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. Happy New Year and a Happy Burns Night from all of us at the Farm Advisory Service! This show is produced in associ...
S2 Ep65: CropCast - Using Nitrogen Efficiently
24 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep64: Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Jock Gibson, Edinvale Farm (Diversification Story)
23 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them abo...
S2 Ep63: Agri Culture - Richard and Fiona Lamb - Try, Diversify, Try Again
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Richard and Fiona Lamb of Fordhead Farm, Kippen, about how they have diversified their farming business and how they have ad...
S2 Ep62: Natural Capital - Ecosystem Markets and Green Commerce
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In our final episode of the series we are discussing the important financial topics which cover most natural capital projects, including ecosystem mar...
S2 Ep61: Thrill of the Hill - Working For Waders - Part 2
11 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #8 – Working for Waders Part II. In this episode we hear from returning guest, Working for Wader's Patrick Laur...
S2 Ep58: New Years Resolutions, Veganuary, and a spotlight on the Agri Culture Podcast.
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition (recorded in advance of the festive break) Tiffany Mactaggart, is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers who discus...
S2 Ep59: Agri Culture – Anna Davies: Agricultural Storytelling ONFarm
28 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Anna Davies about the importance of great storytelling in agriculture and gets an insider's view from this journalist on how...
S2 Ep60: CropCast - Intercropping
21 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep57: Stock Talk - Paddy Jack on outwintering and forage crops
19 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will hear from Paddy Jack, DLF Business Manager in Scotland. Paddy talks about the pros and cons of different forage crops, clover,...
S2 Ep56: Natural Capital - Arable
16 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This time we are focussing on Arable Natural Capital with John and Louise Seed from Woodend Farming Partnership and Agricultural Consultant Mary-Jane ...
S2 Ep55: Rural Roundup (14th December)
14 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We just want to clarify that the AECS Capital, Sustainable Agriculture Grant Scheme (SACGS) and PSF Carbon Audit/Soil Analysis claim deadlines are the...
S2 Ep54: Rural Roundup (30th November)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s h...
S2 Ep53: CropCast - Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs)
30 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Mathewson from the Scottish government land inspections team, along with Neil Melville, senior C...
S2 Ep52: Natural Capital - Seaweed
24 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this water episode of our Natural Capital Series, we discuss seaweed and its wider benefits to the farming community, it’s important ecosystem se...
S2 Ep51: Stock Talk - Buffalo Farm
18 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will hear from Jack Munro, Farm Manager from The Buffalo Farm. The Buffalo Farm run by Steve Mitchell in Kirkcaldy, is the largest ...
S2 Ep50: Thrill of the Hill - COP26 One Year On
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #9 – COP26 One Year On. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting's Seamus Murphy as we take a look back at S...
S2 Ep49: Rural Roundup - 16th November
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s h...
S2 Ep48: CropCast - Measuring a Healthy Soil
16 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Tiffany Mactaggart is joined by David Ross, a senior Agricultural consultant from SAC consulting along with Audrey Litterick, director...
S2 Ep47: Rural RoundUp - 2nd November
02 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about sheep a...
S2 Ep46: Crofting Matters – Selling Stock
31 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Selling livestock this autumn and winter? We have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auction mart syste...
S2 Ep45: Stocktalk - Livestock Worrying – Keeping yourself right with The Sheep Game
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will hear from Cameron Wilson from The Sheep Game. Cameron Wilson was a policeman for many years before going full-time in agricult...
S2 Ep44: Agri Culture - Sammi Kinghorn - Thriving Through Adversity, and Promoting Diversity
26 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined this week by Sammi Kinghorn MBE. Sammi is a farmer’s daughter and Team GB wheelchair racer from the Scottish Borders. ...
S2 Ep43: Thrill of the Hill - Virtually Stockproof
21 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #6 – Virtually Stockproof. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting’s Malcolm Macdonald & Robert Ramsa...
S2 Ep42: Rural Roundup – 19th October
19 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about soils ...
S2 Ep41: Thrill of the Hill - Natural Capital
14 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #6 – Understanding Natural Capital. In this episode we hear from SAC Consulting’s Rachel Smillie & Paul C...
S2 Ep40: Natural Capital - Peatlands
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode three of this Natural Capital Series, we are joined by Dr Emily Taylor to explore the very relevant and important topic of peatlands. Peatl...
S2 Ep39: Rural Roundup - 5th October
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight's edition of Rural RoundUp we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart. Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers discuss the energy cris...
S2 Ep38: Crofting Matters: Buying stock
30 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a new crofter, or new to buying livestock, we have some wise words from Sarah Balfour on what to think about and how to navigate the auctio...
S2 Ep37: Rural Roundup - 21st September
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition of the Rural Roundup, we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart and we speak to Sascha Grierson and Mark Bowsher-Gi...
S2 Ep36: Cropcast - Better Use of Manures
21 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep35: StockTalk : Deer Farming – what you need to know
14 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we will hear from the director of the Venison Advisory Service (VAS), Alan Sneddon, and the Estate Manager from Glenrinnes Estate, Ali...
S2 Ep34: Natural Capital: Scotland's rainforests
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In episode two of this Natural Capital Series we discuss and raise the awareness about Scotland’s Rainforests. What are Scotland’s rainforests, ...
S2 Ep33: Rural Roundup - 7th September
07 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Running Order; Tiffany McTaggart - Rural Roundup 0:22.697 Margo McGill 18:28 Other great podcasts from the Farm Advisory Service 13:44.468 Robe...
S2 Ep32: NEW PODCAST: Agri Culture Feat: Peter Eccles
03 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you enjoyed this episode, you can subscribe to all episodes of Agri Culture here. Our second episode with Chris Dyer from Garths Croft is availabl...
S2 Ep31: Crofting Matters: Selecting breeding replacements in the suckler herd
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No matter the size of your herd, choosing the correct suckler replacements is important to ensure yearly, trouble free calvings and avoid nights spent...
S2 Ep30: Agri-Culture: Crofting history and culture with Chris Dyer.
31 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Chris Dyer of Garths Croft, Bressay about how an Archaeologist from the South of England found himself owning a croft on She...
S2 Ep29: Rural Round Up (24th August)
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition of the Rural Roundup we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart, we speak to George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay about...
S2 Ep28: Thrill of The Hill: Sea Eagle Management & Mitigation
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #4 – Sea Eagle Management & Mitigation. In this episode we hear from SRUC Head of Research at Kirkton &...
S2 Ep27: Cropcast - Grain Marketing
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep26: StockTalk – Sheep System Changes at SRUC Barony with Perry Parkinson (August 2022)
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from SRUC Barony’s Head Shepherd Perry Parkinson, who will tell us a bit about his background and his work at SRUC Barony in...
S2 Ep25: Natural Capital: What is natural capital?
12 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Earth's soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resource...
S2 Ep24: Rural Roundup - 10th August
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Running Order: 00:18 - Rural Roundup with Tiffany MacTaggart 04:05 - This years harvest discussion with Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers 13:35 - Ot...
S2 Ep23: Crofting Matters: Crofting regulation
29 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Crofting regulation, which covers what you can do with your croft land and how, is a tricky subject, full of acronyms and references to various Acts o...
S2 Ep22: StockTalk – Sheep Systems & Grazing Strategies with Poppy Frater (July 2022)
28 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from SAC Sheep and Grazing Specialist Poppy Frater, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for sheep produ...
S2 Ep21: Rural Roundup (27th July)
27 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this fortnight’s edition of the rural roundup we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart and we speak to George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay ab...
S2 Ep20: Thrill of The Hill: Renewed Interest
26 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Episode #27 – Renewed Interest. In this episode we hear from Senior Renewables Consultant John Farquhar about the impact...
S2 Ep19: Cropcast - Cover Crops & Green Manures
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep18: Rural Roundup (13th July)
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This fortnight's roundup features news updates on the Basic Payment Scheme, avian influenza and agri-environment schemes. Janette Sutherland is back w...
S2 Ep17: Rural Roundup Bonus Content - Catherine Collins
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Catherine Collins, at Croft 11, Clovullin near Fort William, shares how mentoring through FAS has given her the right start to crofting and helped her...
S2 Ep16: Rural Round Up (29th June)
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This fortnight's roundup features updates on the Cereal, Wool, and Pig market. As well as a warning about increased tick burdens in sheep and cattle. ...
S2 Ep15: Crofting Matters: Grazing management
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Growing Grass How can we make the best use of our grassland? What is the difference between rotational, mob, deferred and set stocking? What ...
S2 Ep14: Thrill of The Hill: Spawning Success
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #2 – Spawning Success. In this episode we hear from Ayrshire River Trust’s Stuart Brabbs and Struan Candlish ...
S2 Ep13: StockTalk - Pig Market Update (June 2022)
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from SAC Consultant George Chalmers, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for pig producers. George’...
S2 Ep12: Agri-Culture: Success out-with succession with Peter Eccles
28 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Peter Eccles is a farm manager from East Lothian. He started out as an agricultural consultant with SAC, before taking on the farm manager job at Sa...
S2 Ep11: NEW PODCAST: Crofting Matters: Feat: Bull Management
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find all episodes of Crofting Matters here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/crofting-matters/
S2 Ep10: CropCast - Gross Margins and Crop Trials
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of in...
S2 Ep9: Thrill of The Hill has a new home! Feat. The Great Yellow Bumblebee
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Find future Thrill of The Hill episodes here: https://feeds.captivate.fm/thrill-of-the-hill/
S2 Ep8: Rural Roundup (16th June)
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This fortnight's roundup features information on The Official Controls (plant protection products) Register 2020, The 2022 Food Processing Marketing a...
S2 Ep7: Stock Talk - Dairy Industry Update (May 2022)
07 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from SAC Dairy Specialist Lorna MacPherson, Kite Consulting’s Senior Dairy Specialist David Keiley and SRUC Veterinary Inves...
S2 Ep6: Crofting Matters: Bull management
31 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
With many Crofters across Scotland currently putting their bulls out, it is a good time to consider your current bull management practices. From pr...
S2 Ep5: Rural Roundup (25th May)
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Rural Roundup is Scotland's Farm Advisory Service's regular Podcast, hosted by Kerry Hammond, featuring a roundup of the latest news, informatio...
S2 Ep4: CropCast – Disease Control for Spring Barley, Winter Oilseed Rape and Potatoes Along with Tips for Planting Forage Crops
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by ...
S2 Ep3: Thrill of The Hill: Talking Timber
11 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Consider sooner rather than later where integrated farm forestry could benefit your agricultural business, and seek professional, impartial advice at ...
S2 Ep2: Stock Talk – Beef – Spring Update
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from SAC Beef Specialist Lesley Wylie and SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Timothy Geraghty who discuss current issues, o...
S2 Ep1: CropCast – Winter crop disease management for 2022
28 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Cropcast, bringing you all the on crops and soils. Each month, SAC Consulting advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range o...
S1: Your route to Net Zero
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Achieving net zero is one of the key targets of Governments and companies around the world, with targets of achieving it by 2030-50 depending on the c...
S1: Alternative Protein for Small Scale Pig Producers
02 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There is much discussion across social media on feeding pigs natural diets to improve perceived welfare, improve meat quality and reduce overall feedi...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Sheep (Recorded March 2022)
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Inflation in costs is a major challenge for sheep producers across the country. Optimising livestock performance will never have been more important...
S1: Thrill of the Hill - Great Yellow Bumblebee
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
2017 saw the start of Scotland’s Pollinator Strategy, now in 2022 and half way through a ten-year plan, the role and importance of pollinators has o...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Beef (Recorded February 2022)
14 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Agricultural Consultant Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk beef with Veterina...
S1: An Introduction to Geo Parks
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The idea of land receiving designations or protections often gets a visceral reaction from farmers, crofters and landowners, with the threat of limita...
S1: Making Sheep Systems Sustainable: Controlling Liver Fluke
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Daniel Stout speaks with Dr Philip Skuce from Moredun Research Institute about liver fluke in sheep. Resistance to triclabendazole, the only flukicide...
S1: Encouraging Croppping - Machair
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Johanne Ferguson of NatureScot about the importance of cropping on the Uist Machair. We discuss what the machair is ...
S1: Livestock Monthly: Dairy (Recorded December 2021)
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes, this month hosted by Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk dairy with specialist Lorna Ma...
S1: Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: Parasites
05 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & ...
S1: Encouraging Cropping - Farmland Birds
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast we hear from Chris Bailey RSPB Scotland about the importance of cropping areas for many farmland birds. We discuss the nature and...
S1: Health is your Wealth - Doug Avery, The Resilient Farmer
29 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Farm Advisory Service podcast, we're focussing on mental health and well being. We're really lucky to be joined by a man who is...
S1: Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: episode – Post-mortem
27 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome along to our animal health & welfare series of eight podcasts. Each podcast will look at the latest research around animal health & ...
S1: Precision solutions to animal health & welfare: Dairy Calf
22 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Tiffany Mactaggart and George Gauley are joined by Professor Marie Haskell and Dr David Bell at Crichton Royal Farm, a dairy research...
S1: Thrill of The Hill - Hen Harrier Management
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A national priority species and apex predator, the hen harrier is a unique and important bird within the farmed upland environment. Despite this, hist...
S1: Co-Operation and Collaboration
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Food & Drink specialist consultant, Kerry Hammond facilitates an hour with some of Scotland ( & Ireland’s) most enthusiastic collaborators. ...
S1: Plugging the Protein Gap
19 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Hosted by Kerry Hammond, ‘Plugging the Protein’ talks to Food and Drink Industry consultants Alistair Trail and Ceri Ritchie, chef lecturer Mark B...
S1: Animal welfare and farmer wellbeing
17 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Animal welfare and farmer wellbeing – the holistic benefits of improving animal housing with John Imrie In this episode of the Farm Advisory Serv...
S1: Thrill of The Hill - A Wilder Scotland?
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For many farmers, crofters and landowners in Scotland rewilding is a new and intimidating frontier, the prospect of rewilding and reintroduction of sp...
S1: Thrill of The Hill - Opportunities in Agroforestry
15 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Woodland creation and management is only one of the many avenues Scotland is taking to tackle the climate emergency and woodland has a proven link to ...
S1: Thrill of The Hill - Natural Flood Management
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Changes brought on by climate change will set new challenges for farmers and landowners, with periods of intense heat and dry conditions being followe...