Podcast Publications
Livestock Monthly: Sheep (February 2021)
In the latest of our livestock monthly podcasts episodes hosted by Beef Specialist Robert Ramsay of SAC Consulting, we talk sheep with specialist Kirsten Williams and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Eilidh…
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Feeding for Fertility
Listen to farmer Andrew Houstoun from Glenkilrie farm, Glenshee and vet Graeme Richardson from Thrums Veterinary Group in Kirriemuir chat about the importance of nutritional management in the suckler herd.…
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Predator Control For the Conservation of Ground-Nesting Birds
Predator control for the conservation of ground-nesting birds can sometimes be a controversial issue. In this podcast, Senior Conservation Consultant at SAC Consulting, Paul Chapman, discusses the practicalities with NatureScot’s…
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Potatoes Special: Keeping positive during challenging times
In this episode of the AHDB podcast, Claire Hodge, Senior Knowledge Exchange Manager (Scotland) speaks with her guests about mental health and tips for maintaining positivity. In the first part…
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Multi-species Grassland Management for Productivity
In this podcast the Farm Advisory Service sits down with farm manager and regenerative agriculture enthusiast, Iain Graham. With the need to balance the demands of farming in a more…
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What’s Stopping You? – Barbara Girvan
Barbara Girvan’s enthusiasm shines through as she describes her recent new enterprise of a pumpkin patch in the Highlands, providing entertainment for school holidays and raising funds for charity. Her…
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Nutrient Strategy – Green Manures
In this episode George Gauley is joined by David Fuller – Shapcott from Sweethope Farm, near Kelso along with Audrey Litterick from Earth care technical. David uses a low tillage…
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