Podcast Publications
Natural Capital – NatureMetrics: eDNA
Measuring and accounting for biodiversity across farmlands is becoming increasingly important. Environmental DNA (eDNA) involves collecting genetic material from environmental samples like water and soil to detect what species are…
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Thrill of the Hill – Planting MOREwoods: The Woodland Trust
Thrill of the Hill is back for season 6! Armed with a new team, new ideas and a range of new speakers, Alex takes on the hot topics impacting the…
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CropCast – Grain Storage
In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by George Chalmers to discuss grain storage and the importance of making sure stores are ready for harvest. Welcome to Cropcast, your go…
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CropCast Conversations – 2025 Grain Markets and Update from the Field
Welcome to Cropcast Conversations hosted by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by James Bolesworth (CRM AgriCommodities) to discuss how grain markets are looking for 2025…
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Business & Policy News Audio June 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on farm business diversification
Welcome to Business & Policy News Audio, formerly Agribusiness News. Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a…
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Agri Culture – James Logan: Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland
Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by James Logan, the current chairman of the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. This episode was recorded in the lead up to the Royal…
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Stock Talk – Craig and Claire Grant
Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Beef and Sheep Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by farmers Craig and Claire Grant who run a mixed farming enterprise…
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Crofting Matters – Changes to Improve Welfare of Lambs
A game changer for sheep on hill grazings? It’s very tricky to castrate and tail lambs within 7 days unless lambs are born inbye. Could two new techniques, that allow…
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Natural Capital – John Wright: Hedgerows, Ditches, and Drystane Dykes
Linear features like hedgerows, ditches and drystone dykes are symbolic of our countryside, providing boundaries and unique habitats. From their history as a form of ancient enclosure, to their importance…
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Rural Roundup – AECS & Water Scarcity
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…
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