2025 Publications
Rural Roundup – 2. Unsung Heroes – Temples Farm – Data (Genomics)
Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits James Strang at Temples Farm where they discussed…
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Rural Roundup – 1. Unsung Heroes – Littleton Farm – Biodiversity (Weeds)
Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits Heather Close at Littleton farm where they discussed outwintering and…
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Thrill of The Hill – Cattle Wintering Strategies with Lorna Shaw
Cattle wintering is an unavoidable and hugely important aspect of livestock management in Scotland. Whether stock are housed in traditional courts or managed outdoors on forage crops,…
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Rural Roundup – Autumn Budget 2025
Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie are joined by Andrew Coalter to discuss what the recent Autumn Budget means for farming. Timestamps 02:05 Upcoming deadlines…
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CropCast Conversations – United Oilseeds
Welcome to CropCast Conversations hosted by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Andrew Milne and Nick Hobson of United Oilseeds. We hear…
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CropCast – Agronomy Past, Present & Future
In this episode George Chalmers is joined by Professor Fiona Burnett to look back at some of the key developments in agronomy which have taken place over her 33-year career,…
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Agri Culture – Future Farmer: Jack Munro & Anna Wylie
You are listening to Agri Culture, a podcast that aims to explore the stories of the people that make up our agricultural industry and culture…
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Business and Policy News Audio December 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the UK Autumn Budget
Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on the UK Autumn…
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Stock Talk – Robert Gilchrist & Gavin Hill
Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by two industry experts to discuss the beef industry. It’s a…
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Natural Capital – Galloway and Southern Ayrshire UNESCO Biosphere OPIN
Galloway and Southern Ayrshire is Scotland’s first UNESCO Biosphere which promotes a balanced relationship between people and the natural environment. Built on partnership, community action,…
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