2023 Publications
SPOTLIGHT: Environment
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up hosted by me, Kerry Hammond. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, George & Robert are joined by…
Read More >Milk Manager News – September 2023
Welcome to the September edition of Milk Manager News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. Along with the regular articles on milk and cereal market…
Read More >Agri Culture – Sir Charlie Burrell: Wilding
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Charlie Burrell, a farmer and environmentalist, farming 3,500 acres at Knepp Estate, in West Sussex. Over the last twenty years, he has transformed the farm from…
Read More >Agribusiness News September 2023
Welcome to the September edition of Agribusiness News. If you prefer to download this document click the download button. N e w s i n b r i e f…
Read More >Stock Talk – Planning Ahead of Tupping Time
In this podcast we hear from SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer Megan Fergusson. Megan talks to us about how to give your flock the best chance of a successful lambing next…
Read More >Crofting Matters – Succession
Crofting legislation is fairly complicated and its no different when it comes to succession! Brian Inkster, well-known crofting law specialist, takes us through different scenarios and highlights what to watch…
Read More >Natural Capital – Landscape Scale Collaboration
Protecting, valuing and restoring natural capital at the landscape scale requires a joined-up effort and collaboration amongst different landowners and groups. In this episode we are joined by Ross MacLeod…
Read More >Rural Roundup – SPOTLIGHT: Farm Health & Safety
*Content Warning* This podcast discusses accidents, injuries, and fatalities, some of which involve children. Though there is no gore, and this is discussed in a factual manner, please consider if…
Read More >Agri Culture – Cream O Galloway: A Dairy Story
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to David and Wilma Finlay from Rainton Farm, Gatehouse of Fleet. They are authors of the book “Our Dairy Story”, in which they tell their farming story…
Read More >How To Convert To Organic Grassland
An introduction to the critical factors for a successful Organic conversion. This is the first in a series of Organic Conversion articles which will discuss the main considerations for any…
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