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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
Scottish Agriculture
Sustainability
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
Soil Management
Organic Farming
SAC Consulting
Regenerative Agriculture
Whole Farm Plan
Ecosystem Services
Sustainable Farming
SRUC
Livestock Management

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

Before FAS, Farming for a Better Climate helped put practical climate action firmly on the agenda for Scottish agriculture. At its heart was a focus on practical change. The programme encouraged farmers and crofters to look at areas including energy ... more

We’re joined by Derek Robeson from the Tweed Forum to explore their catchment-scale action across the River Tweed and the surrounding landscape and communities. We discuss their various projects including Eddleston Water and Destination Tweed and cov... more

Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie. In this episode, recorded on 17th September 2026, we discuss the Bluetongue Virus. It's important to note to listeners that the spread of... more

Organic farming in Scotland is entering a period of renewed growth. The latest Scottish Government statistics show that, in 2025, 168,200 hectares of Scottish agricultural land were either fully organic or undergoing conversion — an increase of 28% o... more

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Recent Guests

Rebecca Audsley
Principal Consultant and Environment Team Lead at SAC (Farm Advisory Service)
SAC – Environment Team
Episode: Thrill of The Hill - Policy Pathfinder: Farming for a Better Climate
Derek Robeson
Conservation Manager at Tweed Forum
Tweed Forum
Episode: Natural Capital - Tweed Forum
Kythe Mackenzie
SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer
SRUC
Episode: Stock Talk - Bluetongue: What You Need to Know
Ewan Johnston
Principal Consultant and FAS Topic Lead for Organics
SAC Consulting
Episode: Thrill of The Hill - Organic Outlook: Planning for Conversion
Andrew Robinson
Veterinary Investigation Officer and Practice Vet
Scottish Borders / Greycrook and St. Boswells area
Episode: Rural Roundup - Bluetongue, Cost of Production & Feed Budgeting
Angus McDowall
Farmer at Mungoswells Farm, East Lothian
Mungoswells Farm
Episode: CropCast - Sowing, Growing & Milling at Mungoswells
Jeanette Sutherland
Author of specialist article on Muirburn Licensing
Farm Advisory Service
Episode: Business and Policy News Audio September 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on Greening changes for 2027 and changes to muirburn legislation
Tracey Roan
Dairy farmer, part of Owen Farm Services; founder of Scottish Women in Dairy Network
Owen Farm Services; Scottish Women in Dairy Network
Episode: Agri Culture - Scottish Women in Dairy Network : Tracey Roan & Rebecca Mactaggart
Rebecca Mactaggart
Dairy farmer, content creator; co-leader of the network revival
Tarff Valley (in role related to animal feed) and Scottish Women in Dairy Network
Episode: Agri Culture - Scottish Women in Dairy Network : Tracey Roan & Rebecca Mactaggart

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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Clear emphasis on Scottish farming context and advisory resources.
Rural focus with strong emphasis on farming insights and real-world applications.
Broad range of topics with practical updates and spin-off content.
Guests bring credible expertise and hands-on experiences, good for sponsorship and partnerships.
Engaging when covering policy, markets, and innovative farming tech.

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Natural Capital - Tweed Forum
Q: Would you be able to talk a bit about the Eddleston Water Project and how it monitors natural flood management techniques?
The project began around 2010 as a demonstration catchment; it tests techniques like woodland planting, peats restoration, leaky barriers, and river re-meandering. Monitoring shows these measures slow water flow, with co-benefits for water quality and biodiversity, and it guides future adoption by farmers.
Natural Capital - Tweed Forum
Q: Just to kick us off, would you be able to give us a bit of an introduction to yourself? Who are you? What do you do? Why do you do it?
I'm Derek Robeson, Conservation Manager at Tweed Forum. I've worked in the Borders for over 30 years, focused on delivering environmental projects across the catchment and engaging farmers and communities to deliver on-the-ground improvements.
CropCast - Sowing, Growing & Milling at Mungoswells
Q: What advice would you give others about diversifying on a farm?
The guest urges diversification with a clear USP and even suggests seasonal or supplementary ventures like holiday cottages to build resilience beyond traditional farming.
CropCast - Sowing, Growing & Milling at Mungoswells
Q: How did COVID impact your business, particularly milling and flour sales?
COVID caused a huge spike in flour orders across the country, leading to seven-day, 14-16 hour workdays and a temporary surge that dramatically changed the business dynamics.
CropCast - Sowing, Growing & Milling at Mungoswells
Q: Did you think at the time you would diversify into malting and milling premium markets?
Yes, the guest recounts being advised about a small malting facility and deciding to pursue it, taking the risk despite warnings, which eventually led to successful malting and milling operations.

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The show frequently explores practical farming challenges and policy updates across Scotland, spanning novel agroecological practices, regenerative farming, livestock welfare technologies, and the economics of horticulture and aquaculture. Recurring themes include field experiments with alternative inputs (like insect-based frass), deer and venison markets, crofting and rural livelihoods, and nature-positive farming that balances production with water quality and biodiversity. Guests range from academic researchers and industry consultants to farmers and NGO professionals, often tying technical topics to real-world adoption, funding, and regional impact. The format tends to be data- and story-driven, with many episodes offering actionable t... more

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Recent guests on Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast include:

1. Rebecca Audsley
2. Derek Robeson
3. Kythe Mackenzie
4. Ewan Johnston
5. Andrew Robinson
6. Angus McDowall
7. Jeanette Sutherland
8. Tracey Roan

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