Podcast Publications
Crofting Matters – Selecting Breeding Replacements in the Suckler Herd
No matter the size of your herd, choosing the correct suckler replacements is important to ensure yearly, trouble free calvings and avoid nights spent calving or coaxing calves that refuse…
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Chris Dyer, Garths Croft – Crofting History & Culture
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Chris Dyer of Garths Croft, Bressay about how an Archaeologist from the South of England found himself owning a croft on Shetland. He discusses some of…
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Rural Roundup (24th August)
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…
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Thrill of The Hill – Sea Eagle Management & Mitigation
Thrill of the Hill is back! Season 3 #4 – Sea Eagle Management & Mitigation. In this episode we hear from SRUC Head of Research at Kirkton & Auchentyre, Dr…
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Cropcast – Grain Marketing
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Mactaggart will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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StockTalk – Sheep System Changes at SRUC Barony with Perry Parkinson (August 2022)
In this podcast we hear from SRUC Barony’s Head Shepherd Perry Parkinson, who will tell us a bit about his background and his work at SRUC Barony including the changes…
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What is Natural Capital?
The Earth’s soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and…
Read More > Rural Roundup (10th August)
Running Order: 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…
Read More > Crofting Matters – Crofting Regulation
Crofting regulation, which covers what you can do with your croft land and how, is a tricky subject, full of acronyms and references to various Acts of Parliament. For most…
Read More > StockTalk – Sheep Systems & Grazing Strategies with Poppy Frater (July 2022)
In this podcast we hear from SAC Sheep and Grazing Specialist Poppy Frater, who will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for sheep producers. Poppy will also talk about her…
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