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Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast

Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
Scottish Government
Biodiversity
Agriculture
Soil Health
Scotland
Climate Change
Natural Capital
Crofting
Sustainability
Scottish Agriculture
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
SAC Consulting
Soil Management
Organic Farming
Integrated Pest Management
Regenerative Agriculture
Sustainable Farming
Livestock Management
Ecosystem Services
Whole Farm Plan

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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Latest Episodes

Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by Dick Playfair from the Venison Advisory Service and Janet Keith from Tullynessle Deer Farm. Dick gives us a market overview of venison, tells us about how the wild deer cull influences deer fa... more

In this episode, we're joined by Abi Mordin from Propagate and Colleen McCulloch from the Soil Association to explore the work of the Scottish Agroecological Partnership (SAP), a collaboration of organisations working to make agroecology central to f... more

Hello and welcome to Crofting Matters, hosted by Osla Jamwal Fraser where we discuss topics that matter in crofting.

Over the next few episodes, we will be bringing you Crofting Matters from Shetland. Today we are joined by David Brown, Crofter, S... more

Field to Fork with Kettle Produce: in this episode Mark is joined by Finlay Ross (Crop Manager) and Andrew Orr (Head of Agriculture) from Kettle Produce Ltd.

Kettle Produce are a market leader for the provision of fresh and prepared vegetables, with... more

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Andrew Orr
Head of the agricultural team at Kettle Produce
Kettle Produce Ltd
Episode: Cropcast - Field to Fork with Kettle Produce
Finlay Ross
Former SAC Consulting advisor, now with Kettle Produce
Kettle Produce Ltd
Episode: Cropcast - Field to Fork with Kettle Produce
Gavin Hill
Senior Beef Specialist, SAC Consulting
SAC Consulting
Episode: Thrill of The Hill - Beef, Business and Beyond
Ren Fisher
Head of Wales, Farming and Land Use at The Soil Association; founder of Harvesting Potential
Soil Association; Harvesting Potential
Episode: Agri Culture - "Finding Your Tribe” Rural Neurodivergent Network : Ren Fisher
Lorna Cole
Senior Ecologist
SAC Consulting
Episode: Natural Capital - CREW Natural Capital and River Basin Management Planning
Louise Bond
Lead on natural capital and nature finance
SEPA
Episode: Natural Capital - CREW Natural Capital and River Basin Management Planning
Alistair McVittie
Environmental Economist
SRUC
Episode: Natural Capital - CREW Natural Capital and River Basin Management Planning
Ewan Runciman
Sheep farmer
Huntington Farm (Scottish Borders)
Episode: Stock Talk - Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking
Scott Fraser
Sheep farmer
MMS
Episode: Stock Talk - Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking

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Multiple Hosts (deduplicated)
A rotating group of hosts including crofting specialists, agricultural ecologists, and policy-focused presenters.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 19 ratings
  • Brilliant range of topics

    Brilliant range of topics, presented in an interesting way. I enjoy the rural round up for a timely update and all the spin off podcasts, particularly the ones where farmers are interviewed and we get their background story.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Eco worrier
    United Kingdom4 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Could feature more diverse voices from underrepresented regions.
Gaudy coverage of island crofting and local issues.
Strong on policy context and real-world case studies.
Clear practical takeaways for farm business decisions.

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Agri Culture - "Finding Your Tribe” Rural Neurodivergent Network : Ren Fisher
Q: What does Neurodivergence look like in farming and what supports are needed in this industry?
Ren explains ADHD and related conditions, discusses masking and gendered aspects of diagnosis, emphasizes the need for awareness, flexible adjustments, micro-level supports, and the value of peer networks to reduce isolation and improve work wellbeing.
Agri Culture - "Finding Your Tribe” Rural Neurodivergent Network : Ren Fisher
Q: I wonder if you could tell us a little about how you grew up and how that shaped your connection to farming and soil.
Ren describes growing up in Shropshire, her early curiosity about food systems, and how summer work lambing sparked an interest in sheep and farming, eventually leading to formal studies in agriculture and a career that mixes agronomy, soil health, and environmental considerations.
Thrill of The Hill - Beef, Business and Beyond
Q: What are the current market dynamics driving prices and profitability in the Scottish beef sector?
He discusses a post-2024 lift in prices followed by a correction, store cattle premium in 2025, and how finisher margins depend on the broader price levels for store cattle and the unpredictability of input costs, with dairy-beef dynamics adding complexity.
Thrill of The Hill - Beef, Business and Beyond
Q: For those listeners who maybe haven't come across you before, can we just get a bit of an introduction as to who is Gavin Hill and what's your role within SAC Consulting?
Gavin Hill introduces himself as the Senior Beef Specialist at SAC Consulting with about 26 years in the role, covering genetics to health, nutrition, management, markets, and profitability across the beef supply chain from conception to plate.
Cropcast - Field to Fork with Kettle Produce
Q: How do you approach agronomy and crop protection given regulatory changes in plant protection products?
The team discusses in-house agronomy, basis training, market-facing trials with seed houses, and the impact of EU alignments on pesticides. They emphasize keeping advice current and managing with alternative weed control methods as herbicides come under tighter regulation.

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A UK-focused rural and agricultural podcast that frequently covers crofting, arable farming, biodiversity, and policy developments in Scotland. Episodes explore practical perspectives from crofting communities, beaver and wildlife management, natural capital tools, agritourism, on-farm innovation spaces, and evolving government schemes. The show often features practitioners, researchers, and regional development leaders, offering actionable insights for farmers, crofters, land managers, and agri-businesses looking to balance productivity with sustainability. A standout pattern is the blend of on-the-ground realities with policy context, plus a recurring emphasis on regional initiatives, island communities, and the blue/green economy in rura... more

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1. Andrew Orr
2. Finlay Ross
3. Gavin Hill
4. Ren Fisher
5. Lorna Cole
6. Louise Bond
7. Alistair McVittie
8. Ewan Runciman

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