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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
Crofting
Natural Capital
Sustainability
Scottish Agriculture
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
SAC Consulting
Soil Management
Organic Farming
Integrated Pest Management
Regenerative Agriculture
Livestock Management
Ecosystem Services
Sustainable Farming
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 SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie, and farmers Ewan Runciman and Scott Fraser. Today we're looking at one of the most important management practices carried out on sheep fa... 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 two fascinating guests! E... more

Welcome to The Thrill of The Hill. Today we're talking about one of Scotland's most iconic groups of farmland birds – our waders.

Species such as lapwing, curlew, redshank and snipe have long been part of the Scottish farming landscape. Their cal... more

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson are joined by SAC Consulting forestry consultant David Eadie to discuss farm woodlands, as well as bringing you the latest industry updates.

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Recent Guests

Lauren Houstoun
Owner of Glenkilrie Larder and Glenkilrie Farm
Glenkilrie Larder / Glenkilrie Farm
Episode: Agri Culture - Glenkilrie, From Land to Larder : Lauren Houstoun
David Speller
Poultry farmer and founder of OptiFarm, an AI-driven poultry health and performance platform
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Episode: Stock Talk - The Use Of AI In Poultry
Osla Jamwal Fraser
Agricultural Advisor covering the Shetland Isles
Farm Advisory Service (FAS) – Shetland
Episode: Crofting Matters - A View From Shetland
Donya Davidson
Natural Capital Manager at NatureScot; leads Natural Capital Team
NatureScot
Episode: Natural Capital - NatureScot Natural Capital Tool
Sophie Manson
Natural Capital Project Officer at NatureScot; works on the Natural Capital Tool
NatureScot
Episode: Natural Capital - NatureScot Natural Capital Tool
Tom Bowser
Farmer, rewilding advocate, author of The Waters of Life
Argety Red Kites (farm)
Episode: Thrill of The Hill - A Damming Conclusion? Part III
Linda McAllister
Senior Tourism Sector Development Manager
VisitScotland
Episode: Rural Roundup - Scottish Agri Tourism
Teresa Dougall
Managing Director
Scottish Quality Crops (SQC)
Episode: CropCast - Scottish Quality Crops - Under The Bonnet of SQC
John Hutcheson
Chair
Scottish Quality Crops (SQC)
Episode: CropCast - Scottish Quality Crops - Under The Bonnet of SQC

Host

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
    5
    Eco worrier
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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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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#203
Norway/Business

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Stock Talk - The Use Of AI In Poultry
Q: What are realistic expectations for productivity gains from AI in farming?
Gains tend to be incremental but meaningful, focusing on consistency and welfare as drivers of productivity; some sites see dramatic improvements while others see modest benefits depending on uptake and action based on insights.
Stock Talk - The Use Of AI In Poultry
Q: How does data get from the farm to the farmer, and how can it be consumed without overwhelming users?
We use multiple data pathways—modern hardware APIs, regular data files via email, and real-time system access to pull numbers—presenting results through dashboards, alerts, or language-model-crafted explanations to suit user needs.
Stock Talk - The Use Of AI In Poultry
Q: What motivated you to build an AI-powered tool for poultry farms?
It started from needing to understand why problems happened rather than just what happened; data and staff input helped identify early signals, leading to a system that can flag potential issues and automate analyses.
Natural Capital - NatureScot Natural Capital Tool
Q: How does biodiversity weight into the tool?
Biodiversity is incorporated via habitat networks and the potential to visualize how interventions improve connectivity and dispersal across landscapes, not just ecosystem services.
Natural Capital - NatureScot Natural Capital Tool
Q: How granular is the data and can you use it at farmholding level?
Baseline habitat data can be very granular (down to five by five meters in peri-urban areas), but interpretation and decision-making are encouraged at a landscape scale while allowing holding-level exploration.

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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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3. Osla Jamwal Fraser
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7. Linda McAllister
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