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The Rural Roundup

Farm Advisory Service
Crofting
Inheritance Tax
Autumn Budget 2025
Soil Health
Slurry Separator
Calving At Two
Carbon Footprint Of Livestock
Genomics
Farm Insurance
Isle Of Skye
Shetland Isles
Scottish Government
Dairy Farming
Solar PV
Robotic Milking
NVZ (nitrate Vulnerable Zones)
Capital Allowances
Agriculture
Climate Change
Carbon Footprint

The Rural RoundUp is Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service’s regular Podcast, hosted by Kerry Hammond, featuring a roundup of the latest news, information and opinions from some of our other Podcast show hosts. Listen to find out what new information, events and resources are available through the FAS website, and get to know someone working in Industry with our short segment “What’s on your desk?” Sco... more

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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss upcoming events and updates, while Kerry Hammond chats to Linda McAllister from visit Scotland to discuss opportunities for Agri tourism.

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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie discuss the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) along with other relevant updates.

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04:14 Single Application Form (IACS)

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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie get a policy update from SRUC Professor Steven Thomson.

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03:05 EFA Management for 2026

04:48 Entitlement transfer & SAF 2026

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In this special two-part edition of Crofting Matters, “Crofting Through the Seasons”, we take you back to Autumn & Winter last year, where Kieron Sim visited both the Isle of Skye and the Shetland Isles, to speak with four local crofters about their ... more

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Linda McAllister
Senior Tourism Sector Development Manager
Visit Scotland
Episode: Scottish Agri Tourism
Steven Thomson
Agricultural economist with SRUC
SRUC
Episode: Policy Update
Phil Knott
Crofters on Isle of Skye with an orchard
Isle of Skye croft
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Autumn & Winter
Isha Gould
Crofters on Skye finishing pork and Hebridean mutton; wool products
Skye croft
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Autumn & Winter
Jake Sayles
Crofters on Skye, works with Isha Gould
Skye croft
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Autumn & Winter
Brendon Smith
Crofters in Shetland; sheepdog training; mussel farming
Shetland croft
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Autumn & Winter
Richard Spence
Crofters on Unst; involved with Saxavord Space Port
Unst croft
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Autumn & Winter
Aoife Gould
Crofter on Skye; involved in finishing animals and wool products
Skye croft
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Autumn & Winter
Ian McDonald
Main organizer of Staffin Sheepdog Trials
Staffan Sheepdog Trials, Staffan
Episode: Spotlight: Crofting Through The Seasons - Spring & Summer

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Kerry Hammond
Host of The Rural Roundup
George Chalmers
Host of The Rural Roundup
Mary-Jane Lawrie
Co-host of The Rural Roundup
Calum Johnston
Host of The Rural Roundup (presented by Calum Johnston)

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Autumn Budget 2025
Q: Can you summarize the budget's key fiscal approach for farming?
The budget centers on raising additional revenues to restore financial stability, with a focus on tax raises rather than major new spending, and includes inheritance tax reforms that affect agricultural property relief and its transferability between spouses.
Farm Insurance
Q: If you could give anyone listening some top tips when they're coming up to renew their insurance, what would your takeaway top tips be?
Begin renewal planning well in advance, gather updated turnover and staff details, and consider any new risks or changes in your operation; getting early momentum with the insurer helps negotiate terms, cover adequacy, and price, rather than scrambling at the last minute.
1. Unsung Heroes – Littleton Farm - Biodiversity (Weeds)
Q: What is the main benefit Heather sees from outwintering on her farm?
The primary benefit is reduced housing and infrastructure costs while enhancing biodiversity and soil health, provided grazing is carefully managed to protect the soil.
4. Unsung Heroes – Birks Farm - Efficiency (Calving at Two)
Q: What should other farmers consider before switching to calving at two?
Review breeding policy, ensure heifer weight targets are achievable, adjust nutrition and genetics to meet the target, and plan for housing to accommodate extra calves.
4. Unsung Heroes – Birks Farm - Efficiency (Calving at Two)
Q: When did you start calving at two, and what was the main driver?
Officially started calving at two in 2021, driven by advisor guidance and the potential to improve carbon audits and overall efficiency.

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The show focuses on practical dairy, crofting, and farming insights across Scotland, blending policy updates, seasonal agricultural planning, and real-world case studies. Episodes frequently feature guests from advisory services, government schemes, crofting communities, and farming operations, exploring topics like agritourism growth, greening and environmental schemes, farm insurance, and budget impacts on farm planning. A notable strength is translating complex policy and funding changes into actionable steps for farmers, crofters, and rural businesses, with frequent reminders about deadlines and available resources. A recurring thread is hands-on, wall-to-wall practicality: from crofting life and seasonal diversification to technology a... more

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3. Phil Knott
4. Isha Gould
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8. Aoife Gould

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