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CropCast podcast

CropCast – Potato Viruses

20 May 2025
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In this episode, Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Kerry Leslie to talk about the potato viruses, which can cause devastating compulsory burn down orders, and why these viruses remain…

Agri Culture podcast

Agri Culture – John Ferguson: Thinking outside the box

15 May 2025
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Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by John Ferguson, founder and CEO of Sisaltech Ltd, a Scottish company which produces sustainable building insulation from natural sisal fibres and Scottish wool. In this…

Agribusiness News podcast

Agribusiness News Audio May 2025: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on US tariffs

9 May 2025

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on US tariffs. Agribusiness News publication is now moving…

Thrill of the Hill – Finding the Next Generation: The Scottish Land Matching Service

8 May 2025

Thrill of the Hill is back for season 6! Armed with a new team, new ideas and a range of new speakers, Alex takes on the hot topics impacting the…

Rural Roundup Podcast

Rural Roundup – Farm Business Survey Results & The Spring Statement

16 April 2025

Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode, we’re joined by Becka Henderson, a Farm Business Analyst from SAC…

CropCast podcast

Cropcast Conversations – Sugar Beet: Making a Comeback?

16 April 2025
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Welcome to the first episode of Cropcast Conversations hosted by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs.  On today’s episode Mark is joined by Iain Riddel (Principal Consultant, SAC Consulting). They discuss growing…

Agribusiness News podcast

Agribusiness News Audio April 2025: A spotlight on home grown proteins, nature based solutions, pollinators and seasonal workers

11 April 2025

Along with our regular monthly updates on policy briefs, arable, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we are also bringing you an overview on home grown proteins, nature based…

CropCast podcast

CropCast – Talking Herbicides with Bayer

7 April 2025
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In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Edward Scaman and Chris McClymont to talk about herbicides. How is the current season progressing and what is the best practice advice…

Agribusiness News April 2025

31 March 2025

Welcome to the April edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button. Keeping Up At a time when everyone is busy sowing, lambing…

Rural Roundup – Headlines & Deadlines for SAF (IACS) and AECS

19 March 2025

In this episode, we’re joined by George Chalmers & Tiffany Stephenson who talk headlines and deadlines. We talk about the Single Application Form (IACS) window, AECS, and changes to both. We also discuss “Fair work first” and what that means for farmers & crofters undertaking an AECS.



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