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FAS TV S6 Episode 11
This episode of FAS TV visits two Arran businesses to explore how diversification can strengthen farm resilience and create new opportunities.
At Arran Dairies, Alastair Dobson shares how locally produced milk is transformed into Arran ice cream, while at Balgowan Farm, Matthew, Jen and Tod McNeish discuss farming on the island and how horse riding and other diversified activities complement their core farming business.
The episode highlights how diversification can support sustainable businesses, strengthen local supply chains and keep value within island communities.
FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.
Crofting Matters – “Northmavine: from Tradition to Tomorrow”
Join lifelong crofter Kathleen Anderson as she shares her passion for preserving Shetland Kale, Sheep and Cattle, alongside her daughter-in-law, Charlotte Anderson, who is helping to support and develop the local community through the Northmavine Community Development Company. Together, they explore the traditions, challenges and future of crofting in Shetland.
FAS TV S6 Episode 11
This episode of FAS TV visits two Arran businesses to explore how diversification can strengthen farm resilience and create new opportunities.
At Arran Dairies, Alastair Dobson shares how locally produced milk is transformed into Arran ice cream, while at Balgowan Farm, Matthew, Jen and Tod McNeish discuss farming on the island and how horse riding and other diversified activities complement their core farming business.
The episode highlights how diversification can support sustainable businesses, strengthen local supply chains and keep value within island communities.
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
- 7 Sep Wigtownshire Women in Agriculture – Farming to Florals
- 9 Sep Young Farmers Roadshow – Overwintering Workshop
- 10 Sep Whole Farm Plans For Crofters – Caithness
- 15 Sep Soil Association Scotland – Agroecology in Action: Building resilience into your system
- 16 Sep Caithness Women in Agriculture – Panel Night
- 17 Sep Morayshire Women in Agriculture – Adapting Livestock Nutrition to a Changing Climate
- 17 Sep Argyll Women in Agriculture – Farm to Fork: A Local Story
- 17 Sep Local & Community Growing – Unlocking the Potential
- 23 Sep Integrating Trees Network – Your farm’s future: Trees an option and opportunity? Why and how they can benefit your business
Events
- 7 Sep Wigtownshire Women in Agriculture – Farming to Florals
- 9 Sep Young Farmers Roadshow – Overwintering Workshop
- 10 Sep Whole Farm Plans For Crofters – Caithness
- 15 Sep Soil Association Scotland – Agroecology in Action: Building resilience into your system
- 16 Sep Caithness Women in Agriculture – Panel Night
- 17 Sep Morayshire Women in Agriculture – Adapting Livestock Nutrition to a Changing Climate
- 17 Sep Argyll Women in Agriculture – Farm to Fork: A Local Story
- 17 Sep Local & Community Growing – Unlocking the Potential
- 23 Sep Integrating Trees Network – Your farm’s future: Trees an option and opportunity? Why and how they can benefit your business
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