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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
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

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology.

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00:45 News in Brief

06:50 Policy Brief... more

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss opportunities for those looking to enter Agriculture, though apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship schemes, The Scottish Land Matching Service, and ... more

You are listening to Agri Culture, a podcast that aims to explore the stories of the people that make up our agricultural industry and culture of farming, in Scotland and beyond.

Today’s episode isn’t being hosted by Mary-Jane as normal, but by Kerr... more

In this episode, we are joined by Lorna Cole, Louise Bond and Alistair McVittie to discuss their collaboration on the newly published CREW report; Natural Capital and River Basin Management Planning, and what its findings could mean for the future of... more

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Recent Guests

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
Kythe Mackenzie
Veterinary Investigation Officer
SRUC
Episode: Stock Talk - Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking
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
Eve Eunson
Designer and maker of Fair Isle Strawback Chairs, raised on Fair Isle
Fair Isle crofting / straw crafts community
Episode: Crofting Matters - Shetland Black Aets: Preserving an Ancient Land Race, and Heritage Straw Crafts
Ewen Balfour
Crofter, quantity surveyor, master craftsman in Shetland basket making
Shetland crofting community
Episode: Crofting Matters - Shetland Black Aets: Preserving an Ancient Land Race, and Heritage Straw Crafts
Toby Wilson
Senior Conservation Officer, RSPB Scotland
RSPB Scotland
Episode: Thrill of the Hill - Where Waders Wander

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

Listeners Say

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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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Stock Talk - Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking
Q: What are the legal requirements in Scotland for these procedures?
For both tails and testicles, you can use a rubber ring on its own up to seven days; anything over seven days or involving surgical intervention must be done by a vet; anesthetic use is required with rings after seven days and for tail procedures within certain age windows; local anesthetic and analgesics are discussed as part of best practices.
Stock Talk - Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking
Q: What kind of research has been done into the pain levels and the stress responses from lambs to these procedures?
There has been a lot of work showing both acute and chronic pain responses to castration and tail docking, along with associated stress responses that can affect immune function and subsequent health.
Stock Talk - Changing the Mark: New Technology in Lamb Marking
Q: Let's start with castration. Can you explain the reasons why we castrate lambs?
The main reason is to prevent unwanted pregnancies and to keep mixed sex flocks separate, which also reduces certain behaviors and helps with management.
CropCast - Crop Trials & Innovation
Q: How do you ensure new ideas become useful to farmers?
By routing ideas through consultants and farmer groups early to gather feedback, then testing in controlled environments (glasshouses) and progressively in the field before wider adoption, ensuring relevance and practical value.
CropCast - Crop Trials & Innovation
Q: What does innovation mean to you within SRUC?
Innovation means capitalizing on ideas from researchers, schools, consultants, and stakeholders to benefit the industry, with a practical focus on crop science and how to move ideas into tangible products or services that farmers can use.

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What is Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

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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2. Louise Bond
3. Alistair McVittie
4. Kythe Mackenzie
5. Ewan Runciman
6. Scott Fraser
7. Eve Eunson
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