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Rural Roundup (22nd February)

22 February 2023

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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find…

Nigel Owens International Rugby Referee – From Pitch to Pasture

10 February 2023

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  *Content Warning: This episode discusses themes of suicide and may not be suitable for all listeners* Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Nigel Owens, a Welsh former international rugby union referee,…

Rural Roundup – 8th February

Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. This show is produced in association with the Scottish Government. On today’s episode Kerry hears from Farm Advisors, Tiffany, George, and Robert to find…

Agribusiness News February 2023

Welcome to the February edition of Agribusiness News.  If you prefer to download this document click the download button. Subscribe to receive this newsletter to your inbox each month.  …

Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Caroline Hamilton, Cairns Farm Estate

1 February 2023

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The incredible transformation of Cairns Farm from hill sheep farm to a gorgeous destination wedding and events venue is a wonderful success story from Caroline Hamilton and her husband, fourth…

Rural Roundup – 25th January

25 January 2023

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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. Happy New Year and a Happy Burns Night from all of us at the Farm Advisory Service! This show is produced in association with…

Rural Roundup Bonus Content: Jock Gibson, Edinvale Farm (Diversification Story)

23 January 2023

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This week the Rural Roundup is bringing you something a little different, we spoke to six diversified farm businesses across Scotland, asking them about their journeys, the conversations they had…

Richard and Fiona Lamb – Try, Diversify, Try Again

19 January 2023

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Mary-Jane Lawrie talks to Richard and Fiona Lamb of Fordhead Farm, Kippen, about how they have diversified their farming business and how they have adapted to the many challenges that…

Ecosystem Markets and Green Commerce

In our final episode of the series we are discussing the important financial topics which cover most natural capital projects, including ecosystem markets and green commerce. We discuss potential funding…

Green footprints

The Energy Crisis – Farmhouses and Farm Offices

22 December 2022

With the increasing price of energy, many are looking at how they can reduce energy usage and subsequently costs within the farmhouse that doubles up as the office in many…



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