2024 Publications

Farm Management Handbook 2024/25

The 45th edition of the Farm Management Handbook is an essential tool for any progressive farm business, providing a comprehensive and up-to-date source of information for farmers, crofters, rural professionals,…

In Conversation With… – Sebastien Mallet

Welcome to the October episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Sebastien Mallet, CEO at ODA (Offre…

Agribusiness News Audio October 2024 – A spotlight on biomass, bale grazing cattle, forage and feed budgeting and heating rural housing

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you sector overviews on biomass and bale grazing cattle.…

Agri Culture – Cathy Magee: Delving into Dyslexia

In this episode, Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Cathy Magee from Dyslexia Scotland. Cathy Magee is the chief executive of Dyslexia Scotland. We talked about what dyslexia is, how it…

Agribusiness News October 2024

Welcome to the October 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…

Stock Talk – Vic & Jason Ballantyne

In this podcast we hear from Vic and Jason Ballantyne, who are tenant farmers on the edge of Brora. They talk about their forage based farming system and the importance…

Natural Capital – NatureScot Biodiversity Audits

In this episode we speak to Celine Delabre from NatureScot to inform listeners on the upcoming requirement to complete biodiversity audits as part of the Whole Farm Plan and how…

Crofting Matters – Subsidy and Support Changes for Crofting

Support is changing, and although not all details are clear, crofters claiming subsidy need to have specific items and plans in place by next spring. Listen in to hear the…

Agri Culture – Pete Black: The Superpower of Dyslexia

Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Pete Black of Collessie Feeds and Newton of Colessie Farm. Pete Black farms at Newton of Collessie with his parents and brother. They run a…

Thrill of the Hill – Climate Change Catch-Up with Seamus Murphy

Thrill of the Hill returns for season 5, with an exciting line-up on new and returning guest speakers and specialists in their fields and on their hills. With COP26 in…

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