Podcast Publications
Biodiversity Net Gain
Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) is an approach that ensures habitats for wildlife are left in a measurably better state than they were before development. In England, BNG is mandatory; developers…
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CropCast – Natural Products Part 2: VIXERAN (Biostimulant)
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Andy Cunningham, a Field Technical Manager at Syngenta to discuss Vixeran, a new biostimulant which is now available to growers in the…
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CropCast – Natural Products Part 1: Elicitors
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Neil Havis, a Senior Plant Pathologist at SRUC to discuss natural products with a focus on elicitors. Cropcast is your go…
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Trees of the Gaelic World : OAK (mini-series)
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…
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Trees of the Gaelic World : SCOT’S PINE (mini-series)
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…
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Trees of the Gaelic World : YEW (mini-series)
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…
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Trees of the Gaelic World : BIRCH (mini-series)
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…
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Rural Roundup -Spring Updates, SAF, IACS, AECS, Calving, Lambing and Cropping Advice
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…
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March 2024: A spotlight on forestry, how the changing climate affects Scottish farms, optimising grassland management and fertiliser usage & costs
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, In this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on forestry and how the changing…
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Thrill of The Hill – Fire Action Planning and Control
Fire can be an effective management tool in the Scottish uplands, and if controlled and utilised responsibly, can be helpful in rejuvenating our upland heaths. However, fire can also be…
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