The Rural Roundup: Recent Episodes
Farm Advisory Service
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?”
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie highlight what’s happening in Scottish agriculture and are then joined by Peter Lang from SEPA to discuss new regulations for the application of waste to land, which will come into effect on 1st November 2025.
FAS Resources
Preparing For The Future | Helping farmers in Scotland
Other Resources
Use of waste on land - changes to regulations | SEPA
Contact us - SEPA (Scottish Environment Protection Agency)
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (Mainland and Islands) full guidance
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme full guidance
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National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers introduces Mary-Jane Lawrie, who will be sitting in for Tiffany Stephenson, while on maternity leave. Topics of discussion include, extreme weather, FFIS updates and cross compliance reminders, which includes useful tips on hedge management.
FAS Resources
FAS Website – Responding to changing weather https://www.fas.scot/responding-to-changing-weather/
FFIS Scheme Guidance - https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/ffis/future-farm-investment-scheme/
Other Resources
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National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson discuss the new Future Farming Investment Scheme, which will open for applications on 14th July 2025 and close on 22nd August 2025. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government.
FAS Resources
Future Farm Investment Scheme full guidance
Future farming Investment Scheme - gov.scot
Other Resources
How to Complete your FFIS Application
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson talk to Professor Steven Thomson about the Enhanced Greening conditional changes which will come into effect from 1st January 2026.
This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government.
FAS Resources
Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Greening Guidance 2026 (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing For The Future | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Other Resources
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson talk about the upcoming AECS deadline and the pressing issue of water scarcity. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government.
FAS Resources
Water Scarcity - Farming and Water Scotland
Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Becka Henderson, a Farm Business Analyst from SAC Consulting to talk about results from the Farm Business Survey and headlines from the spring statement.
FAS Resources
Whole farm benchmarks | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Contact:ScottishFarmBusinessSurvey@sac.co.uk
Scottish farm business income (FBI) - gov.scot
Other Resources
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who talk headlines and deadlines. We talk about the Single Application Form (IACS) window, AECS, and changes to both. We also discuss “Fair work first” and what that means for farmers & crofters undertaking an AECS.
Related Resources
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF)
Claims and payments
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who bring us their Spring Update, with information on the “New Deal for Agriculture”, NVZ, claim deadlines for PSF & AECS Capital claims, an update on h5n1, and a market update.
Related Resources
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF)
Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks - gov.scot
Claims and payments
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who discuss what Farmers & Crofters can do to put the best foot forward in the New Year, to give themselves a good chance of a successful 2025.
Related Resources
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF)
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
Whole Farm Plan full guidance
Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks - gov.scot
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who discuss all relevant schemes and deadlines, and look ahead to Christmas in the Farming Community.
FAS Resources
Mental Health and Wellbeing | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
fas.scot/downloads/mental-health-and-wellbeing/
Other Resources
Home - RSABI
Christmas and mental health - Mind
Farmstrong Scotland - Live Well, Farm & Croft Well
Preparing for sustainable farming - gov.scot
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (Mainland and Islands)
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme
Home | ScotEID
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Sascha Grierson, Principal Consultant & Agri-Economics lead at SAC Consulting and Andrew Coalter Senior Consultant & Chartered Accountant at SAC Consulting who discuss the implications of the Autumn Budget for the Agricultural Industry and dive into detail on the inheritance tax update, and why you should start thinking about Succession, sooner rather than later.
FAS Resources
SuccessionPlanning | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
SuccessionPlanning – Crofting | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Other Resources
AutumnBudget 2024 – HC 295
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, Farm Advisors Tiffany, George and Robert give us the latest agricultural updates from around Scotland, and are then joined by Professor Steven Thomson, Professor of Agricultural Economics and Policy at SRUC to discuss the latest policy updates, including EFA, Calving Intervals and more.
FAS Resources
Stock Talk | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
SRUC | Rural Policy Centre
W9 Calving Intervals in Scotland's Cattle Population: Conditionality Options - New Rural Support Scheme development - evidence: outputs summary - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Scottish-Suckler-Beef-Support-Scheme-FAQ-June-2024-v2.pdf
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, Farm Advisors Tiffany Stephenson from St Boswells, George Chalmers from Turriff and Robert Ramsay from Ayr, give us the latest agricultural updates from the Borders, N. East and S. West of Scotland, and are later joined by Iain Boyd, a senior Environmental Consultant to talk about Climate Week and what opportunities it brings to Crofters and Farmers in Scotland.
FAS Resources
Climate Change resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Climate Week | Net Zero Nation
Take Action | Net Zero Nation
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers, Robert Ramsay & Osla Jamwal-Fraser to talk about agritourism, opportunities to diversify and the added value opportunities for Scottish Agriculture.
FAS Resources
Alternative Enterprises | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Agri Culture - Cream O Galloway: A Dairy Story | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Home - Scottish Agritourism
Agriturismo.it - True Italian agritourism only
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson to talk about The Whole Farm Plan, and what it means for farmers, crofters & smallholders.
FAS Resources
Preparing For The Future | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
The Farm Management Handbook | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Agribusiness News July 2024 - Sector Focus: Whole Farm Plans | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Whole Farm Plan (ruralpayments.org)
Scottish IPM Assessment Plan | Plant Health Centre
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who chat about the census, thinking about silage and the ECS organics deadline, and I’m later joined by Eleanor Kay from Scottish Land & Estates who talks about their theme of resilience this year. We discuss everything from their organisational strategy, right through to how land-owners can take advantage of the right opportunities at the right time.
FAS Resources
https://www.fas.scot/downloads/feed-and-forage-factsheet/
Integrated Land Management Plans (ILMPs) | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Specialist Advice | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
https://www.ruralpayments.org/news-events/agricultural-census-2024.html
https://www.scottishlandandestates.co.uk/
Scottish Land & Estates | Musselburgh | Facebook
Natural_Capital_Toolkit_Open_Version.docx (live.com)
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson who chat all things Carbon. Carbon Audits, emissions reductions and more.
FAS Resources
Carbon Audits | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Specialist Advice | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Carbon Literacy for rural industries | Keep Scotland Beautiful
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers, Robert Ramsay and Tiffany Stephenson who discuss the recent bout of wet weather, and the implications of this on our agricultural businesses. We also talk about beef enterprise efficiencies. I’m later joined by Sascha Grierson, Principal Consultant at SAC Consulting and Project Lead for the Scottish Farm Business Survey, commissioned by the Scottish Government. Sascha tells us the latest findings from the Scottish & Farm Business Survey, and provides some figures for industry performance.
If you want to sign up for the farm business survey please email Sascha.grierson@sac.co.uk
FAS Resources
Stock Talk - Performance in Beef Herds | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
CropCast - Spring Fertiliser Applications | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Whole Farm Benchmarks Tool 2022-23 | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Agricultural Reform Route Map (ruralpayments.org)
Supporting documents - Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2022-2023 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Yew and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Iona Hyde from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Yew on our land in the current day. You can find three more episodes in this series on the Rural Roundup Podcast, we also cover, Yew, Birch and Scot’s Pine.
Dr Mìcheal Newton was awarded a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 1998 for his dissertation The Tree in Scottish Gaelic Literature and Tradition.
Music Credit:
Our sincere thanks go to composer David Bertrand for providing the folk music interludes in this episode. https://www.davidbertrandmusic.com/
Resources
Tree Planting Advice - Plant Trees - Woodland Trust
Michael S Newton - Academia.edu
Home (hiddenglenfolk.org)
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/publications/2023/01/trees-for-the-crofting-community/
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Scot’s Pine and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Alan Crawford from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Scot’s Pine on our land in the current day. You can find three more episodes in this series on the Rural Roundup Podcast, we also cover, Yew, Birch and Oak.
Dr Mìcheal Newton was awarded a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 1998 for his dissertation The Tree in Scottish Gaelic Literature and Tradition.
Music Credit:
Our sincere thanks go to composer David Bertrand for providing the folk music interludes in this episode. https://www.davidbertrandmusic.com/
Resources
Tree Planting Advice - Plant Trees - Woodland Trust
Michael S Newton - Academia.edu
Home (hiddenglenfolk.org)
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/publications/2023/01/trees-for-the-crofting-community/
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Oak and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Alasdair Firth from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Oak on our land in the current day. You can find three more episodes in this series on the Rural Roundup Podcast, we also cover, Yew, Birch and Scot’s Pine.
Dr Mìcheal Newton was awarded a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 1998 for his dissertation The Tree in Scottish Gaelic Literature and Tradition.
Music Credit:
Our sincere thanks go to composer David Bertrand for providing the folk music interludes in this episode. https://www.davidbertrandmusic.com/
Resources
Tree Planting Advice - Plant Trees - Woodland Trust
Michael S Newton - Academia.edu
Home (hiddenglenfolk.org)
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/publications/2023/01/trees-for-the-crofting-community/
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode is part of a spotlight mini-series titled Trees of the Gaelic World. This episode is all about Birch and will explore the Gaelic language and lore surrounding the species with scholar Dr Mìcheal Newton, and advice from Viv Halcrow from The Woodland Trust on the best conditions for the species, and how to manage or establish Birch on our land in the current day. You can find three more episodes in this series on the Rural Roundup Podcast, we also cover, Yew, Oak and Scot’s Pine.
Dr Mìcheal Newton was awarded a Ph.D. in Celtic Studies from the University of Edinburgh in 1998 for his dissertation The Tree in Scottish Gaelic Literature and Tradition.
Music Credit:
Our sincere thanks go to composer David Bertrand for providing the folk music interludes in this episode. https://www.davidbertrandmusic.com/
Resources
Tree Planting Advice - Plant Trees - Woodland Trust
Michael S Newton - Academia.edu
Home (hiddenglenfolk.org)http://woodlandcrofts.org/?page_id=552
https://www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/publications/2023/01/trees-for-the-crofting-community/
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Celebrating-Birch-by-Greg-Wright/9781565233072
https://blackwells.co.uk/bookshop/product/Birch-by-Anna-Lewington/9781789140118
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss, in detail, all the things we need to focus on for Spring, including the Single Application Form (IACS), the Agri-Environment Scheme (AECS), and advice pertinent to calving, lambing, cropping and grass for Spring.
FAS Resources
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
CropCast - Spring Fertiliser Applications | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Basic Payment Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. This episode was recorded on Tuesday 20th Feb 2024 and all information considered correct to this date. On today’s episode Robert, Tiffany and George are joined by Professor Steven Thomson from SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre. They discuss the potential future landscape of funding, common grazings & small holders, policy and pressures around GHG emissions, and value chain need for reduced emissions and increased biodiversity. Discussion touches on the next generation of farmers, and how policy can encourage young people into the industry.
Other Resources
Agricultural Reform Route Map (ruralpayments.org)
Agricultural Reform What will Future Support Look Like? (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode I’m joined by George Chalmers as he fills me in on the headlines from the inaugural FAS Connect Conference. Remember for PSF options completed in 2023, the claim window runs from 1st March 2023 to 29th February 2024.
FAS Resources
FAS Connect | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
FAS Connect Conference | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Other Resources
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Robert, Tiffany and George discuss the impact of the recent wave of bad weather across Scotland. Whether managing flooded soils or staying safe around fallen trees it’s all worth taking a moment to consider best practice and the current advice out there.
FAS Resources
Forestry Information Note: Forestry Update – Felling Permission and Windblown Trees | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Mitigating Extreme Rainfall: October 2023 Flooding | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources
The Forestry (Exemptions) (Scotland) Regulations 2019 (legislation.gov.uk)
Scottish Forestry - Felling permission for wind blow
Guide to Natural Flood Management (farmingandwaterscotland.org)
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert think about what Rabbie Burns would have to say about Farming today. They reflect on the similarities, and the massive changes that agriculture has seen since the Poet was working a plough.
We are also joined by Phil Knott a crofter from Skye, the Vice-Chair of the Nature Friendly Farming Network and facilitator of two farmers networks. Phil also discusses the value of looking back to a traditional way of farming, not for conservation, but to ensure that farmers are getting the best out of their land and their enterprises. He tells us about his own crofting innovations and brings us news of a network of Crofters in Caithness and Sutherland, crofting in a nature friendly way.
FAS Resources
FAS Connect | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
FAS Connect Conference Tickets, Wed 31 Jan 2024 at 10:00 | Eventbrite
Other Resources
Agroecology: strengthening livelihoods - Nourish Scotland
NFFN Scotland launches new crofting group for Sutherland and Caithness | Nature Friendly Farming Network, NFFN
BBC - Robert Burns - The Ploughman
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George, Robert & Tiffany discuss collaboration and partnerships, looking at examples like The Scottish Pig Producers, and investigating how technology could facilitate collaboration. We are also joined by Tara Wight from The Landworker’s Alliance discussing their work in bringing people together, and the benefit of Farmer’s networks.
FAS Resources
Cooperation & Collaboration Resources (fas.scot)
Other Resources
Landworkers' Alliance Homepage (landworkersalliance.org.uk)
SCOTTISH PIG PRODUCERS - Home (scottishpigs.coop)
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George, Robert & Tiffany chat about the run up to Christmas, how the public get interested in farms, farming, and local food at this time of year, and how we could make more of this for the rest of the year.
FAS Resources
Positive PR | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Positive PR Infographic | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
fas.scot/downloads/creating-a-social-media-campaign-fact-sheet/
Women in Agriculture Conference | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert are joined by Lorna Galloway, a senior consultant at SAC Consulting to discuss developments in agricultural technology, opportunities for efficiencies and what tech might look like in the future.
FAS Resources
Thrill of the Hill - Virtually Stockproof | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Podcast: The Thrill of The Hill - Virtual Fencing | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
The FAS Companion App | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Virtual Fencing | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
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National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert discuss the recent extreme weather events and the opportunities for farmers through PSF (Preparing for Sustainable Farming). We are also joined by Dr Annie Williams to discuss optimum mineral supplementation for cows and sheep.
FAS Resources
Mitigating Extreme Rainfall: October 2023 Flooding | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
fas.scot/downloads/water-management-on-your-farm-resilience/
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) - An Overview | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Mineral Supplementation for Sheep Webinar - YouTube
Mineral Supplementation for Cattle Webinar - YouTube
Cattle Mineral Supplementation | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
RSABI Launches £100,000 Flooding Fund for Farmers - RSABI
Fundraiser by John Morrison : Brechin Community Assistance Fund (gofundme.com)
Guide to Natural Flood Management (farmingandwaterscotland.org)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
Phone: 0300 323 0161
Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by Professor Steven Thomson from SRUC’s Rural Policy Centre to shine a spotlight on what’s happening currently with rural and agricultural policy.
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
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National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Tiffany chat about the Scottish Agricultural awards, AECS 2024 and the Nature Restoration Fund.
FAS Resources
Borders Vet Lab Visit | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Farmyard Pollution, Farmer Solution | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Scottish Government Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) | NatureScot
Scottish Agricultural Awards | RHASS
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Tiffany bring you some good news about the Basic Payment Scheme, The Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme, and an Organic success story. Tiffany Stephenson also tells us about another podcast she hosts, called CropCast, and tells us what we can expect to hear in those episodes.
FAS Resources
Organics Discussion Group from the Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Organics podcasts | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
CropCast | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Stock Talk | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Peatland Restoration Event - Stornoway | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Culteuchar Grazing for Profit and Biodiversity | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Scottish Upland Sheep Support Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
Basic Payment Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Welcome | Scottish Organic Milk
Farm Resilience Programme - The Royal Countryside Fund
Scottish Smallholder Festival October 2023 - Scottish Smallholder Festival
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by Iain Boyd, Senior Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting, to give our quarterly Environmental update. The guys discuss water quality and scarcity, Carbon offsetting & insetting & a look at current issues with invasive species.
FAS Resources
https://www.fas.scot/specialist-advice/
https://www.nonnativespecies.org/
https://www.fas.scot/environment/biodiversity/invasive-species/
https://www.fas.scot/events/event/choosing-financial-software-for-your-farm-business/
https://www.fas.scot/events/event/sustainable-sheep-systems/
https://www.fas.scot/events/event/mineral-supplementation-for-sheep-webinar/
Other Links
https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/water-scarcity/
Bathing Waters: Homepage (sepa.org.uk)
Know the Rules - Diffuse Pollution Information Sheets - Farming and Water Scotland
https://www.fas.scot/downloads/mind-the-gap-2-m-and-10-m-buffer-strips-near-watercourses-information-note/
https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2022/03/carbon-insetting-vs-offsetting-an-explainer/
https://www.nature.scot/professional-advice/protected-areas-and-species/protected-species/invasive-non-native-species/identify-and-report-invasive-non-native-species
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
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Content Warning This podcast discusses accidents, injuries, and fatalities, some of which involve children. Though there is no gore, and this is discussed in a factual manner, please consider if you are able to listen to this episode safely. *
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert are joined by Kathy Gostick, Health & Safety Inspector for HSE to discuss Farm Health & Safety in-depth.
HSE Links & Guidance:
Stats: It’s time for farmers to ‘think differently about safety’ says regulator | HSE Media Centre
Fatal injuries in agriculture, forestry and fishing in Great Britain: 1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023 (hse.gov.uk)
Work-related fatal injuries in Great Britain, 2023 (hse.gov.uk)
Recent Campaigns: HSE Agriculture ebulletin: It's time for farmers to 'think differently about safety'
Work Right Agriculture Campaign - 'Your Farm Your Future'
Welcome to the 10th Annual Farm Safety Week - YellowWellies.org
Vehicles: Safe workplace transport - Agricultural - HSE
Safe Stop for workplace transport
Maintenance - Agriculture - HSE
Cattle: Handling and housing cattle AIS35 (hse.gov.uk) HSE AIS17 EW Cattle and public access in England and Wales (hse.gov.uk)
HSE AIS17 S Cattle and public access in Scotland (hse.gov.uk)
The Countryside Code - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
OHPLs: Agriculture: Electricity (hse.gov.uk)
General:
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up with Jennifer Mitchell and Emma Newlands to find out what they have been getting up to on their summer placements with SAC Consulting.
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert discuss recent weather patterns, silage, a new outbreak of bird flu, and mull over the issues caused by a national labour shortage on farms. Later, we are joined by Ana Allamand, Knowledge Exchange Manager for The Soil Association, to tell us about some of the exciting projects they are working on.
FAS Resources
https://www.fas.scot/events/event/selecting-finished-lambs-and-butchery-demonstration/
https://www.fas.scot/events/event/young-farmers-upskilling-workshop-cowsignals/
Other Links:
https://www.soilassociation.org/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/ana-allamand-b2401437/?locale=en_US
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up with Steven Thomson, Rural Policy specialist from SRUC for the second policy spotlight update this year.
FAS Resources
Rural Roundup - A Spotlight on Rural Policy, a Peek at the Scottish Farm Business Survey Results, and Farmer Networks for Livestock Projects | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links:
Steven Thomson — SRUC, Scotland's Rural College
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Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up after the Royal Highland Show, discuss the difficulties around Bracken Control and roundup sector performance at the moment. We are also joined by Alexander Pirie, Senior Consultant at SAC Consulting and host of the Thrill of the Hill Podcast, one of our sister Podcast shows, as he tells us what’s coming up on their podcast this year.
FAS Resources
Thrill of the Hill | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Borders Biodiversity Meeting | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Integrating Trees Network Event | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links:
Use of Asulox for bracken control - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany & George are joined by Iain Boyd, Senior Environmental Consultant at SAC Consulting for the first quarterly spotlight on the Environment. Discussing water scarcity, wildfires, water pollution and renewables, this is a valuable conversation you don’t want to miss. We are also joined by Rachel Smillie, host of the Natural Capital Podcast, one of our sister Podcast shows, as she tells us what’s coming up on their podcast this year.
FAS Resources
https://www.fas.scot/news/nature-based-solutions-to-combat-drought-and-flooding/
https://www.fas.scot/energy/
https://www.fas.scot/sounds/natural-capital/
Other Links:
https://www.sepa.org.uk/environment/water/water-scarcity/
https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/know-the-rules/
https://businessenergyscotland.org/smeloan/
https://www.netregs.org.uk/environmental-topics/water/water-use-and-efficiency/
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert discuss the plethora of opportunities to get onto other people’s farms to learn and get inspired, and we’re joined by Kirstyn Blackwood the producer of our sister Podcast Stock Talk who chats with me and Robert about what’s coming up in the year ahead.
FAS Resources
Events | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Arable Scotland | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Stock Talk | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links:
Arable Scotland 2023 Tickets, Tue 4 Jul 2023 at 09:00 | Eventbrite
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany MacTaggart and George Chalmers bring you the headlines and deadlines to note for the fortnight, George & Robert discuss silage, and I’m joined by Abi Mordin, Co-director at Propagate who tells us about what’s on her desk, in her polytunnels, greenhouses and more.
Other Links:
A network for farmers in South West Scotland (propagate.org.uk)
Contact (propagate.org.uk)
Regenerative Farming Network (dgsustainablefoodpartnership.org)
@PropagateScotland on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube
@D&GGoodFood on Twitter and Facebook
Regenerative Farming Network South West Scotland | Facebook
Soilmentor – The app for regenerative farmers (vidacycle.com)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode George & Robert pick out some positives from across the Sectors, and I’m joined by Nathan Critchlow-Watton , Head of Water and Planning at SEPA, Scottish Environment Protection Agency, to tell us more about planning for water scarcity in Scotland.
Show Notes
00:31 - The Rural Roundup with George and Robert
14:14 – Water Scarcity in Scotland
22.28– I need your help! Listener request.
FAS Resources
Nature Based Solutions to Combat Drought and Flooding | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Water Requirements at Grass | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Working for Water in a Changing Climate | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links:
Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) Homepage
Water scarcity | Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA)
sepa-a4-flyer-agriculture-final.pdf
Reduce Diffuse Pollution Risks in Farming. Know the regulations. (farmingandwaterscotland.org)
Listen to farming and water Scotland podcasts here:
Farming & Water Scotland (audioboom.com)
Water use and efficiency | NetRegs | Environmental guidance for your business in Northern Ireland & Scotland
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
Phone: 0300 323 0161
Email: advice@fas.scot
Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode we hear from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George & Robert discussing the proposed closure of the Forfar Mart, the potential consequences of this and the need for robust infrastructure in the wider farming sector, and we’re joined by Nikki Yoxall Head of Research at Pasture for Life, PHD student at CCRI, and Grazier and unconventional farmer joins us to tell us more about pasture for life and discusses what the future of livestock grazing may look like.
Hosted by Kerry Hammond and edited by Kieron Sim. Executive Producer Kerry Hammond. In association with the Scottish Government
Show Notes
00:59 - The Rural Roundup
09:40 - What’s on your desk with Nikki Yoxall
21:44 - Resources and next episode information
Other Links:
Pasture for Life – Certified 100% grass-fed meat, milk and dairy
Members – Pasture for Life – Certified 100% grass-fed meat, milk and dairy
Nikki (Gilbey) Yoxall | LinkedIn
Follow Nikki on Twitter: @howemill
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Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, and George who are joined by SRUC’s Steven Thomson, (Reader in Agricultural Economics and Policy) to spotlight what is happening in rural policy.
Sascha Grierson, Principal Consultant for the Scottish Farm Business Survey, joins us to give us some insight from the latest Survey results, hot off the press from March 30th.
And we’re joined by Dr Claire Morgan-Davies a livestock systems scientist at SRUC who tells us what’s on her desk and highlights some interesting projects for Farmers to get involved with.
Hosted by Kerry Hammond and edited by Kieron Sim. Executive Producer Kerry Hammond. In association with the Scottish Government
Show Notes
01:04- Rural Roundup policy spotlight with Steven Thomson
22:54-Scottish Farm Business Survey Results
36:33- What’s on your desk – Claire Morgan Davies
45:54- Resources and next episode information
FAS Resources
Agribusiness News April 2023 - Management Matters: Scottish Farm Business Income 2021 - 2022 | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Whole Farm Benchmarks Tool 2021-22 | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Scottish Farm Business Survey - Good Technical Efficiency Pays | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links:
Agricultural Reform Programme (ruralpayments.org)
Steven Thomson — SRUC, Scotland's Rural College
Steven Thomson (@StevenGThomson) / Twitter
Scottish farm business income: annual estimates 2021-2022 - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Farm Business Incomes 2021-22 (www.gov.scot)
Sascha Grierson PhD | LinkedIn
Sascha.Grierson@sac.co.uk
TechCare Project – Integrating innovative TECHnologies along the value Chain to improve small ruminant welfARE management (techcare-project.eu)
EuroSheep | European Knowledge Exchange
Sm@rt | Sm@ll Ruminant Technologies Platform (smartplatform.network)
Claire Morgan-Davies | LinkedIn
Claire Morgan-Davies — SRUC, Scotland's Rural College
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Cara Cameron is a Welsh girl living in the Scottish highlands with a love of the outdoors and agriculture. She has a thirst for knowledge and also loves to be able to pass on her experiences to others. After her time studying agriculture at SRUC (formerly SAC) at Craibstone in Aberdeen, she then went on to complete a post-grad in Organic farming. Cara launched Lochview Rural Training from her own croft in Sutherland in 2021.
Lochview Rural Training is situated in the beautiful Sutherland landscape. A social enterprise and registered Scottish Charity, with the key aim to promote, organise and deliver rural learning, training and career opportunities. Cara is passionate about improving awareness, knowledge and access to the rural landscape and promoting understanding of the value of rural life to social wellbeing for all. Lochview Rural Training offers a range of training for anyone from 7 years to adult. Calum Johnston, one of our FAS advisors, and FAS TV Producers sat down with Cara to find out more about Loch View Rural Training, and the amazing impact it has on the families and people who visit.
Related Materials
https://lochviewruraltraining.co.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/LochviewRuralTraining
https://www.instagram.com/lochviewruraltraining/
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visit www.FAS.scot
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector, and Sascha Grierson joins us to tell us about the FAS problem Solver and Lorna MacPherson deep dives into some of the dairy specific resources you can find using this tool.
00:44- Rural Roundup
17:55 – What’s coming up – Events & Resources
19:03- FAS Problem Solver
31:53– Outro
FAS Resources
FAS Problem Solver | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
CropCast - Ecological Focus Areas (EFAs) | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Navigating Rural Payments New Map Viewer | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Resetting Your Rural Payments and Services Login Details | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Resources:
Single Application Form 2023 (ruralpayments.org)
Transfer of entitlements (ruralpayments.org)
Investing in sustainable agriculture - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the Story of Tina MacPhail, the manager of Grinneabhat Community Space who is joined by Iain MacMillan a crofting consultant at SAC Consulting.
Tina MacPhail has worked in hospitality for over 30 years, doing everything from dishwashing to accounting. The community has always played a large part in the roles she has held, as Tina believes Community and Hospitality go hand in hand. Her current role with Grinneabhat Community Hub gives her the opportunity to stay true to her Isle of Lewis roots - her Family, Traditions, Gaelic and crofting and passing it on to others .
UCBA (Bragar and Arnol community trust) is the owner of the Grinneabhat community building in North Bragar, Isle of Lewis.
The community is at the heart of the Trust.
Grinneabhat community building provides community facilities, a community veg garden and market, an exhibition space with regularly changing features, a cafe, self-catering accommodation for 12 in four en-suite rooms, one fully wheelchair accessible, a laundrette and an electric car charging point.
UCBA (Bragar and Arnol community trust) is a social enterprise, a small community organisation with big ideas remaining true to itself, with community, family Gaelic and tradition at its heart. Calum Johnston, one of our FAS advisors, sat down with Tina to find out more about this fantastic community resource, and how it helps the crofting communities it serves.
Related Resources:
Grinneabhat, Bragar | Hostel & Café | Fàilte is furan
Chris Dyer, Garths Croft - Crofting History & Culture | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
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visit www.FAS.scot
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector, and Professor Davy McCracken tells us what’s on his desk.
Show Notes
00:40- Rural Roundup
13:25 – What’s coming up – events & resources
15:18- Davy McCracken – What’s on Your Desk, with Professor Davy McCracken
28:33– Outro
Related FAS Resources
Corncrake | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
How to complete your SAF Online | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Benefits of completing your SAF online video | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Corncrake | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Land Parcel Identification System (ruralpayments.org)
Farm Planning In Difficult Times: Energy, Economy, and Ecology Tickets, Mon 13 Mar 2023 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
SRUC KIRKTON & AUCHTERTYRE FARMS | Facebook
Davy McCracken - LinkedIn
Davy McCracken (@DavyMcCracken) / Twitter
Davy McCracken’s Profile | Muck Rack
Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS) (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
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This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you the latest in our series of six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the Story of Lindsay Robertson from Long Island Retreats.
A woman who invites Shetland ponies into her home was perhaps always destined to create a crofting experience where visitors get to share her love of animals.
Born out of their passion for the land and livestock Lindsay and her partner DJ launched Long Island Retreats & Larder in 2022. The business combines croft tours, croft produce and soon will launch croft accommodation to deliver a fully immersive crofting experience, the first of its kind in the Outer Hebrides, allowing visitors to step off the beaten track and out onto their croft at Loch Skipport, South Uist.
Lindsay's background in marketing and business development has been pivotal in the development of the croft business, Calum Johnston, one of our FAS advisors sat down with Lindsay to find out more about this exciting new diversified business.
Related Resources
Visit South Uist Long Island Retreats
Long Island Retreats | Facebook
Long Island Retreats & Larder (@longislandretreats) • Instagram photos and videos
Long Island Retreats | Linktree
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visit www.FAS.scot
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector and Phil Knott, Vice Chair of the Scotland Nature Friendly Farming Network tells us what’s on his desk.
00:42- Rural Roundup
19:26 – What’s coming up – events & resources
21:31- Phil Knott – What’s on Your Desk?
35:35 – Outro
FAS Resources
Postponed - Orkney Women in Agriculture Group - Crunching Carbon Audit Results | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot) (Please note this event has been postponed.)
Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast / Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee - From Pitch to Pasture (audioboom.com)
Reducing Inputs: An Integrated Approach | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
How to Reduce your Farm Energy Bills Webinar | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS) (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
Twitter: @FASScot
Facebook: @FASScot
National Advice Hub
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Email: advice@fas.scot
This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the Story of Laura Beck, from The Pawpark.
The Pawpark is an exclusive use dog playpark located just outside Hawick in the Scottish Borders. It is run by Laura and Angus Beck alongside the family farming Business with Laura's Parents. The Diversification venture opened in August 2021 and has been a valuable addition to the farm Business. Calum Johnston, one of our FAS advisors, and FAS TV Producers sat down with Laura to find out more about her unique diversification idea.
Show notes:
https://www.thepawpark.net/
Katie's free-range corn fed chicken Business located in The Scottish Borders has recently started adding value to the chicken by-products by producing dog treats.
https://pasturepoultryuk.com/collections/pasture-poultry-pets
thepawparkscottishborders@outlook.com
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Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector and Diana Garduño Jiménez from Nourish joins us to tell us what’s on their desk, and about their toe health.
Show Notes
00:34- Rural Roundup
22:53 - Interview with Diana from Nourish
31:00- Outro
FAS Resources
Podcast: Thrill of The Hill - Working for Waders | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Thrill of the Hill - Working for Waders Part 2 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Soil Association Certification
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Big Farmland Bird Count - Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust (bfbc.org.uk)
NatureScot
Agroecology: enabling the transition - Nourish Scotland
- Pasture Poultry Feed Group– West Coast Focus. For more info contact: clem.sandison@landworkersalliance.org.uk
- Market Gardening Group – Central Scotland. For more info contact: aallamand@soilassociation.org
- Supporting Biodiversity within Island-Based Farming & Crofting Group – Islay, Jura, Gigha and Colonsay. For more info contact: kirsty.tait@nffn.org.uk
- Grazing Group – North East Scotland. For more info contact: nikki@pastureforlife.org
- Soil Health Group – South West Scotland. For more info contact: abi@propagate.org.uk
- Biodiversity & Profitability Group – Scottish Borders. For more info contact: diana@nourishscotland.org.uk
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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The incredible transformation of Cairns Farm from hill sheep farm to a gorgeous destination wedding and events venue is a wonderful success story from Caroline Hamilton and her husband, fourth generation farmer Graham. Caroline has three adult children, and whilst none of the three were keen to take on the hill farming aspect of the business, all three were incredibly proud of their home and heritage, and worked with Caroline to ensure it’s future success. Caroline at Cairns farm started the incredible £1.9 million diversification project in 2017, and weathered many issues with the project through Covid and Brexit, resulting in a gorgeous and unique wedding and events venue.
Calum Johnston, one of our FAS advisors, and FAS TV Producers sat down with Caroline at her kitchen table, to find out the details. https://www.cairnsfarmestate.co.uk/
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. Happy New Year and a Happy Burns Night from all of us at the Farm Advisory Service! This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode we will join Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find out about what’s been going on in the agricultural sector, we bring you an update on some new Farm Advisory Service resources, events, and other events happening in industry, and Siobhan MacDonald, host of our sister podcast, Crofting Matters, to take us on a quick whistlestop tour of the Crofting Matters series.
Show Notes
00:07 – Intro with Kerry
00:59 – Rural Roundup with Tiffany, Robert & George
18:49– What's coming up from the Farm Advisory Service & what's happening in industry
26:39 – Find out more about the Crofting Matters Podcast
38:15 – Details of our next episodes
FAS Resources
Crofting Matters | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Common Grazings Dilemmas | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Crofting Legislation | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Ayrshire Women in Agriculture Group - Distillery & Anaerobic Digestion Plant Visit | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Agribusiness News January 2023 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Milk Manager News January 2023 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
FAS TV | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Morayshire New Entrants - Forage Crops | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Online Training for Practical Skills - Sheep Dipping Uist | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
The Trading Market for Farmland Carbon | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Other Links
Siobhan Macdonald | LinkedIn
High Nature Value Farmland- the key to a nature-rich future in Scotland? Tickets, Tue 31 Jan 2023 at 19:00 | Eventbrite
Reducing Inputs: An Integrated Approach (soilassociation.org)
Farmstrong Scotland Events | Eventbrite
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This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had along the way, and the decisions they had to make. This week we’re going to hear the story of Jock Gibson from Edinvale Farm. Jock is a partner of Edinvale Farms and Managing Director of Macbeth’s Butchers, both family owned businesses. Jock and his wife Fiona farm cattle and sheep in Moray and are 'Pasture for Life Certified' they also run Macbeth's Butchers in Forres, operate an online-shop / mail order butchery, and have an honesty shed shop on-farm. Listen in as Jock tells us about the decisions they made along their journey.
Related Resources
Macbeth's - Scottish online butcher and game dealer (macbeths.com)
Edinvale Farm | Forres | Facebook
Edinvale Farm – Pasture for Life – Certified 100% grass-fed meat, milk and dairy
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In this fortnight’s edition (recorded in advance of the festive break) Tiffany Mactaggart, is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers who discuss their farming highlights of 2022, their wishes for the next year, and their new year’s resolutions. Mary-Jane Lawrie joins us on the podcast to tell us more about Agri Culture, one of our sister podcasts. Everyone at the Farm Advisory Service, hopes you had a lovely Christmas if you celebrate it, wish you a happy Hogmanay.
Show Notes
00:06 - Intro
00:41 -Rural Roundup with TIffany, Robert and George
19:23 – Find out more about our sister Agri Culture Podcast
24:26 - Christmas wishes and next episode details
Linked FAS resources:
Agri Culture | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Linked Other resources:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mary-jane-lawrie-05658a253/
RSABI: Home Page
HELPLINE OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY: 0808 1234 555 (FREEPHONE)
Samaritans | Every life lost to suicide is a tragedy | Here to listen
Call 116 123 for free
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We just want to clarify that the AECS Capital, Sustainable Agriculture Grant Scheme (SACGS) and PSF Carbon Audit/Soil Analysis claim deadlines are the 28th February 2023.
If you have AECS Capital Items the work for these must be completed by December 31st 2022.
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s happening in the agricultural sector, I (Kerry Hammond) bring you the latest useful resources and events from the Farm Advisory Service, and I talk to Alistair Trail a Principal Food & Enterprise Consultant about his work with Food & Drink businesses, and how some farmers are adding value by making food products.
00:00:00 Intro
00:27:589 Rural Roundup
16:07:582 Advertising Segment
18:18:236 What’s on Your Desk
26:40:055 Outro
Related FAS Resources
Sheep Nutrition Workshop - Borders | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Crofter’s Fuel Poverty – Improving the Existing Housing Stock | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
FAS TV | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service
Other Related Resources
Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme (Mainland and Islands) (ruralpayments.org)
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (ruralpayments.org)
Sustainable Agriculture Capital Grant Scheme (SACGS) (ruralpayments.org)
Food and drink TechHUB | HIE
Food & Enterprise | SRUC
https://www.linkedin.com/in/alistair-trail-0a498211/
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Email: advice@fas.scot
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s happening in the agricultural sector, I (Kerry Hammond) bring you the latest useful resources and events from the Farm Advisory Service, and I talk to Chloe McCulloch, Principal Consultant at SAC Consulting, and Programme Lead for the Farm Advisory Service, to find out what’s on her desk, and some of her polarising opinions on trifle.
Linked FAS Resources:
Scottish Farm Business Survey | SRUC
Whole farm benchmarks | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Cattle and Sheep Record Keeping Video Series | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Plan Now to Navigate Your Way Through the Tough Times Ahead | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Farming For A Better Climate Roadshow - Stirling | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Farming For A Better Climate Roadshow - Larkhall | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Farming For A Better Climate Roadshow - Inverurie | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Linked Other Resources:
RSABI: About RSABI
Business contacts | Lantra - Scotland
Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org)
Farm carbon calculator | Home | Agrecalc
For more information, visit www.FAS.scot
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Facebook: @FASScot
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HELPLINE OPEN 24 HOURS A DAY: 0808 1234 555 (FREEPHONE)
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, who is joined by Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers to discuss what’s happening in the agricultural sector, I (Kerry Hammond) bring you the latest useful resources and events from the Farm Advisory Service, and I talk to Calum Johnston about some exciting bonus content he has been creating for future Rural Roundup episodes.
00:20 - Rural Roundup with Tiffany MacTaggart, Robert Ramsay, and George Chalmers
04:00 –Avian Influenza on the rise
06:50 – Avian Flu’s impact on Christmas turkeys
09:05 – Production & Exclusion letters for 2016
11:45 – Cropping for 2023
17:50 – What’s new from FAS
22:35 – Upcoming Bonus Content
Related FAS Resources
Responding To The Energy Crisis | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Profiting from Reducing Tillage and Lowering Emissions - Farmer Meeting | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Land Management for Scottish Atlantic Rainforests | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Agribusiness News November 2022 | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Aberdeenshire New Entrants Group - How Diversification Can Enhance Your Business | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)
Related Other resources:
Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease - gov.scot (www.gov.scot)
Contact APHA - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
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In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about sheep and beef support schemes and AgriScot. We also get an insight into what’s on Lorna MacPherson's desk. Show Notes 00:20 - Rural Roundup with Tiffany MacTaggart 01:45 –AgriScot with Robert and George 08:20 – Updates from the Farm Advisory Service 10:00 – What’s On Your Desk – with Lorna MacPherson Dairy Consultant SAC Consulting For more information, visit http://www.fas.scot/ (www.FAS.scot) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot (@FASScot) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/ (@FASScot) National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
In this fortnight’s edition we get the latest news from Tiffany MacTaggart, and are joined by George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay to talk about soils and fertilisers. Janette Sutherland is here to give an update on her personal development bookclub, and Amy Burton from Azets Accountants and Consultancy gives us an insight onto what’s on her desk. Show Notes 00:20 - Rural Roundup with Tiffany MacTaggart 04:05 – Soils and Fertilisers with Robert and George 09:30 – Updates from the Farm Advisory Service 10:30 - Personal Development Bookclub with Janette Sutherland 15:30 – What’s On Your Desk – with Amy Burton from Azets Accountants and Advisory Services Linked FAS resources: https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/ (https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/sourcing-labour-advertising-for-applicants-to-the-agricultural-world/ (Sourcing Labour - Advertising for Applicants to the Agricultural World | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/sourcing-labour-making-your-farm-an-attractive-place-to-work/ (Sourcing Labour - Making Your Farm an Attractive Place to Work | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/personal-development-book-club-2/ (https://www.fas.scot/events/event/personal-development-book-club-2/) https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-burton-887b49b8/ (Amy Burton | LinkedIn) https://www.azets.co.uk/ (Local Accountants & Business Advisory Services | Azets UK) Linked Other resources: https://consult.gov.scot/agriculture-and-rural-economy/proposals-for-a-new-agriculture-bill/ (Delivering our Vision for Scottish Agriculture. Proposals for a new Agriculture Bill - Scottish Government - Citizen Space (consult.gov.scot)) For more information, visit http://www.fas.scot/ (www.FAS.scot) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot (@FASScot) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/ (@FASScot) National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
In this fortnight's edition of Rural RoundUp we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart. Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers discuss the energy crisis and we hear all about Janette Sutherland's virtual book club before finishing with 'What's On Your Desk Sascha Grierson?' Linked FAS Resources; Renewed Interest Podcast: https://feeds.captivate.fm/thrill-of-the-hill/ (https://feeds.captivate.fm/thrill-of-the-hill/) FAS Book Club: https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceyuqTovH9z7QPB1BRSTdvJahqugAkhL?_x_zm_rtaid=UoJ0i7EjRWKvtwEMWG_a0A.1664292705202.74994bfeb78b0875b2240979cc489798&_x_zm_rhtaid=241 (https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0oceyuqTovH9z7QPB1BRSTdvJahqugAkhL?_x_zm_rtaid=UoJ0i7EjRWKvtwEMWG_a0A.1664292705202.74994bfeb78b0875b2240979cc489798&_x_zm_rhtaid=241) Responding to the energy crisis: https://www.fas.scot/energy/ (https://www.fas.scot/energy/)
Linked Other Resources; Farming for a better climate Podcast Series https://www.farmingforabetterclimate.org/about-us/farming-for-a-better-climate-podcast-series/ (https://www.farmingforabetterclimate.org/about-us/farming-for-a-better-climate-podcast-series/)
For more information, visit http://www.fas.scot/ (www.FAS.scot) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot (@FASScot) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/ (@FASScot)
National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
In this fortnight’s edition of the Rural Roundup, we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart and we speak to Sascha Grierson and Mark Bowsher-Gibbs about the benefits of the new Quick FAS tool, as well as how to get the best outcome for your crop. We bring you a highlight from the latest Natural Capital podcast, where Stan Phillips and Helen Bibby discuss Scotland's Rainforests. Finally, we speak to Iain Boyd and ask him 'What's on your desk?' Linked FAS resources: Natural Capital podcast Series: https://feeds.captivate.fm/natural-capital/ (https://feeds.captivate.fm/natural-capital/) https://open.spotify.com/show/3RonMCZhbF92rSxI97VnpK (https://open.spotify.com/show/3RonMCZhbF92rSxI97VnpK)
Alternatives to Land Ownership - North Region Event (24th September) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/alternatives-to-land-ownership-north-region/ (https://www.fas.scot/events/event/alternatives-to-land-ownership-north-region/)
https://www.fas.scot/publication/marketing-the-crop-getting-the-best-outcome-for-your-crop/ (Marketing the Crop - Getting the Best Outcome for Your Crop | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot))
Linked Other resources: https://www.nature.scot/doc/nature-restoration-fund-nrf-information-applicants-guidance-funding-applicants#:~:text=The%20Nature%20Restoration%20Fund%20is%20a%20Scottish%20Government,and%20seas%20back%20on%20the%20road%20to%20recovery. (Nature Restoration Fund (NRF) - Information for Applicants - Guidance for funding applicants | NatureScot)
https://www.linkedin.com/in/iainiboyd/ (Iain Boyd | LinkedIn)
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Tiffany McTaggart - Rural Roundup 0:22.697 Margo McGill 18:28 Other great podcasts from the Farm Advisory Service 13:44.468 Robert Ramsay & George Chalmers - Calf sales and Harvest 2:4 Linked FAS resources: https://www.fas.scot/events/event/deer-farming-meeting-innerhadden-estate/ (Deer Farming Meeting - Innerhadden Estate | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/virtual-fencing-tech-roadshow-highlands/ (Virtual Fencing Tech Roadshow - Highlands | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/grazing-lambs-for-productive-flocks/ (https://www.fas.scot/events/event/grazing-lambs-for-productive-flocks/) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/grazing-ewes-for-productive-flocks/ (https://www.fas.scot/events/event/grazing-ewes-for-productive-flocks/) https://www.fas.scot/events/event/backing-beef-what-does-the-future-hold/ (https://www.fas.scot/events/event/backing-beef-what-does-the-future-hold/) https://www.fas.scot/publication/chris-dyer-garths-croft-crofting-history-culture/ (Chris Dyer, Garths Croft - Crofting History & Culture | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)) https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivering-vision-scottish-agriculture-proposals-new-agriculture-bill/documents/ (https://www.gov.scot/publications/delivering-vision-scottish-agriculture-proposals-new-agriculture-bill/documents/)
Linked Other resources: https://www.lockhartslaw.com/our-people.php (Lockharts / Law. Meet The Team. (lockhartslaw.com)) https://www.ruralpayments.org/ (Rural Payments and Services)
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In this fortnight’s edition of the Rural Roundup we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart, we speak to George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay about harvest progress and how the dry weather has affected crops and grass. Sascha Grierson and Findlay Ross introduce us to the new Quick FAS feature and we speak to Hamish Logan from Savills to ask him what’s on his desk? https://audioboom.com/posts/8145780-rural-round-up-24th-august/edit (Update Description)
00:18 - Rural Roundup with Tiffany MacTaggart 04:05 - This years harvest discussion with Robert Ramsay and George Chalmers 13:35 - Other great podcasts from the Farm Advisory Service 16:10 - What's On Your Desk? With Brady Stevens For more information, visit http://www.fas.scot/ (www.FAS.scot) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot (@FASScot) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/ (@FASScot)
National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
Relevant links:
https://www.fas.scot/sounds/ (https://www.fas.scot/sounds/)
https://www.fas.scot/publication/crofting-matters-bull-management/ (https://www.fas.scot/publication/crofting-matters-bull-management/)
https://www.fas.scot/publication/peter-eccles-success-out-with-succession/ (https://www.fas.scot/publication/peter-eccles-success-out-with-succession/)
https://www.fas.scot/publication/cropcast-episode-1-winter-crop-disease-management-for-2022/ (https://www.fas.scot/publication/cropcast-episode-1-winter-crop-disease-management-for-2022/)
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brady-stevens-3790a590 (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/brady-stevens-3790a590)
In this fortnight’s edition of the rural roundup we get the latest news from Tiffany Mactaggart and we speak to George Chalmers and Robert Ramsay about regenerative agriculture and organics. We hear about the latest instalment of the personal development book club from Janette Sutherland and find out about a brand new Dragon’s Den imitative for new entrants to farming. Finally, we speak to Rosanna Fraser from Bidwells to find out what’s on their desk. Linked FAS resources: https://www.fas.scot/events/event/aberdeen-and-angus-women-in-agriculture-group-2/ (Aberdeen and Angus Women in Agriculture Group | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot))
https://www.fas.scot/events/event/dragons-den-workshop-for-new-entrants/ (How to Establish a Successful Farm Business: Make Your Mark | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot))
Linked Other resources: https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/preparing-for-sustainable-farming--psf-/ (Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) (ruralpayments.org))
https://www.ruralpayments.org/news-events/sustainable-farming-survey-opens.html?fbclid=IwAR3dEKX5JxATVGvyRcVA1MDmRiIlr2VQ_zP7iF0cvs7VQGFThTJa2FgV_LY (Sustainable Farming Survey Open (ruralpayments.org))
https://www.qmscotland.co.uk/sites/default/files/beef_sector_strategy_2030.pdf (beef_sector_strategy_2030.pdf (qmscotland.co.uk))
https://homes.bidwells.co.uk/ (https://homes.bidwells.co.uk/)
https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rosanna-fraser-24b584100 (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/rosanna-fraser-24b584100)
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This fortnight's roundup features news updates on the Basic Payment Scheme, avian influenza and agri-environment schemes. Janette Sutherland is back with the second instalment of her personal development bookclub. We learn about lead poisoning and its causes, calving heifers and finally, we speak with Tom Rust, a land agent from Bell Ingram and ask him what's on his desk. 00:00 Rural Roundup with Tiffany McTaggart 03:27 Talking Local Shows With Robert Ramsay & George Chalmers 12:20 Self Improvement Bookclub With Janette Sutherland 15:29 News & Events 15:45 Lead Poisoning & the Causes 17.05 Are You Calving Your Heifers At The Right Age? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1iVAJlM0qAE&t=56s (Calving at 2) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vzciFuVre9Q&t=67s (Calving at 2.5) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FIiTAYWK6xE&t=86s (Calving at 3) 18:25 Asulam Emergency Authorisation 19:23 22nd July Event: Nature Restoration Fund https://www.fas.scot/events/event/taking-the-plunge-pond-creation-for-wildlife/ (Taking the Plunge - Pond Creation for Wildlife | Events helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)) 20:21 Whats On Your Desk: Tom Rust
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This fortnight's roundup features updates on the Cereal, Wool, and Pig market. As well as a warning about increased tick burdens in sheep and cattle. Janette Sutherland is back with the first instalment of her personal development bookclub, and we speak with Agricalc and Agricultural consultant Anna Sellars to find out more about her and what’s on her desk. On this episode: 0:24 – Rural Roundup with Tiffany McTaggart 3:55 – Personal Development Bookclub with Janette Sutherland 6:23 – 13th of June Women in Agriculture Event ‘Get The Most Out Of Your Soil’ 7:48 – 30th June – Wedding Venues & Diversification at Cairns Farm 8:34 – 21st July – Farming Organically at West Moss Farm 8:48 - 5th July – Arable Scotland Is Back! 10:20 – ‘What’s On Your Desk’ with Anna Sellars 16:18 – How to like and subscribe for more For more information, visit http://www.fas.scot/ (www.FAS.scot) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot (@FASScot) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/ (@FASScot) National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot
This fortnight's roundup features information on The Official Controls (plant protection products) Register 2020, The 2022 Food Processing Marketing and Co-operation grant, and some timely information on the agri-environmental climate scheme inspections taking place for 2023 applications. We hear from Janette Sutherland about the new FAS personal development book club, kicking off soon, and hear from Malcolm MacDonald to ask him What's on his desk? On this episode: 0:23 – Rural Roundup with Tiffany McTaggart 2:34 – Personal Development Bookclub with Janette Sutherland 6:36 – Introducing the Crofting Matters Podcast https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7b6cef6e-c9c4-476f-a4ea-84d8c2853c8a (https://player.captivate.fm/episode/7b6cef6e-c9c4-476f-a4ea-84d8c2853c8a) 7:39 – June 2022 Agribusiness News https://www.fas.scot/publication/agribusiness-news-june-2022/ (https://www.fas.scot/publication/agribusiness-news-june-2022/) 8:15 – Carbon Audit Webinar with the Perthshire Women in Agriculture Group https://www.fas.scot/events/event/perthshire-women-in-ag-what-are-carbon-audits-and-why-all-the-chat/ (https://www.fas.scot/events/event/perthshire-women-in-ag-what-are-carbon-audits-and-why-all-the-chat/) 8:40 – FAS At the Highland Show 9:04 – Introducing FAS Connect https://www.fas.scot/connect/ (https://www.fas.scot/connect/) 9:57 – ‘What's On Your Desk’ with Malcolm Macdonald 19:18 – How to like and subscribe for more
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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?" For more information, visit http://www.fas.scot/ (www.FAS.scot) Twitter: https://twitter.com/FASScot (@FASScot) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/ (@FASScot)
National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: advice@fas.scot