2023 Publications
Rural RoundUp – Agriculture: Learning on the job
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Tiffany, George & Robert catch up with Jennifer Mitchell and Emma…
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August 2023: A spotlight on sheep predators, pigs, marketing & social media and Net Zero in the whisky industry
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you 2 sector overviews on sheep predators and pigs.…
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Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer – making agriculture inclusive
Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Mike Duxbury, the Blind Farmer, about his life in agriculture, and how he set up the Inclusive Farm, a working farm with the aim of making…
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CropCast – Barley Varieties (Winter & Spring)
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, Tiffany Stephenson will be joined by a range of industry experts,…
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Farm Labour shortages, free upskilling events, and a conversation with The Soil Association
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 Tiffany, George & Robert discuss recent…
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Michael Blanche
In this episode we hear from a well-known face and voice, Michael Blanche. Michael is a first generation farmer and consultant with a passion for pasture and low-input livestock systems.…
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Natural Capital – Farming in a National Park
The Scottish Government is committed to establishing a new National Park by spring 2026. It has released an appraisal framework and is looking for local areas to submit expressions of…
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Crofting Matters – Tax & VAT for Crofters
It might not sound that interesting, but, especially these days, understanding what you can and should be doing with accounts and tax is important to save unnecessary expense and keep…
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Agribusiness News August 2023
Welcome to the August 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…
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Thrill of the Hill – Don’t Go Bracken My Heart
THRILL OF THE HILL | An invasive species and a cause for concern among farmers and policymakers, bracken is a hot topic in the farmed upland environment. While the species…
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