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FAS TV S6 Ep13
After working on other farms across Scotland and the USA for 10 years, James MacIver returned home to become the third generation to farm at Wester Coltfield. However, this coincided with increasing input costs and declining returns, prompting a desire to introduce a new enterprise to facilitate becoming a partner with his father Cameron.
Watch now to hear how James has joined with his father Cameron as a partner in the business - sharing responsibility, decision-making and the vision for the future.
FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.
Stock Talk – Bluetongue: What You Need to Know
In this episode James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie to discuss the Bluetongue Virus. It’s important to note to listeners that the spread of the Bluetongue Virus, the control zones and restrictions is a constantly changing situation, and listeners should ensure that they check the Scot Gov website for the latest up to date information. This Podcast is intended to provide information about the Bluetongue Virus itself, how it is spread, risk factors, clinical symptoms, vaccinations and testing.
FAS TV S6 Ep13
After working on other farms across Scotland and the USA for 10 years, James MacIver returned home to become the third generation to farm at Wester Coltfield. However, this coincided with increasing input costs and declining returns, prompting a desire to introduce a new enterprise to facilitate becoming a partner with his father Cameron.
Watch now to hear how James has joined with his father Cameron as a partner in the business - sharing responsibility, decision-making and the vision for the future.
FAS TV is a weekly agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits.
Designed for farmers and crofters, each episode delivers technical messages in a digestible format, with real farmers demonstrating advice in practice.
Events
- 29 Sep Grassland Roadshow Stirling: Unlocking the True Value of your Grassland
- 29 Sep SRUC: The Benefits of Technology in Extensive Livestock Systems
- 29 Sep Organic Trials Visit – Craibstone
- 30 Sep Introduction to Livestock Husbandry for Smallholders – Loch Lomond
- 30 Sep West Coast Calves – Fort William
- 30 Sep Common Grazing Aultbea: Roles, Responsibilities and Finances
- 1 Oct Scottish Agroecology Partnership: Scottish Sustainable Agriculture Conference – Farming for a Better Future
- 2 Oct Quality Meat Scotland: Strathspey Monitor Farm Final Open Meet
- 2 Oct Lairg Crofting Discussion Group: Body Condition Scoring & Pre-Tupping
Events
- 29 Sep Grassland Roadshow Stirling: Unlocking the True Value of your Grassland
- 29 Sep SRUC: The Benefits of Technology in Extensive Livestock Systems
- 29 Sep Organic Trials Visit – Craibstone
- 30 Sep Introduction to Livestock Husbandry for Smallholders – Loch Lomond
- 30 Sep West Coast Calves – Fort William
- 30 Sep Common Grazing Aultbea: Roles, Responsibilities and Finances
- 1 Oct Scottish Agroecology Partnership: Scottish Sustainable Agriculture Conference – Farming for a Better Future
- 2 Oct Quality Meat Scotland: Strathspey Monitor Farm Final Open Meet
- 2 Oct Lairg Crofting Discussion Group: Body Condition Scoring & Pre-Tupping
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Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined…
Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined…
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Scotland’s agricultural landscape has always evolved in response to changing…
Scotland’s agricultural landscape has always evolved in response to changing…
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