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OnFARM Scottish farming podcast

Scene and Herd PR and Marketing

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Food, farming and rural life from Scotland and beyond. OnFARM showcases rural enterprise, and champion the producers, grafters, and innovators who put food on our tables and keep our countryside green and beautiful for all. OnFARM: Food, Agricultural and Rural Matters in Scotland. New episodes every Monday, presented by Anna Davies and Ross Montague.
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We're bringing you closer to the people, places, and stories of Nairnshire and beyond. Each episode dives deeper into the lives and work of local business owners, artists, artisans, scientists, naturalists, and other inspiring folk who help shape our small but beautiful corner of the Highlands. Join us as we explore community, culture, creativity, and the wild landscapes that make this part of the world so special.
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The Glen Dye Podcast celebrates everything that is important to Glen Dye: nature, food, making, creativity, art, community and rural Scotland. Series One features eleven broadcast from our pop-up radio station Glen Dye Solstice Radio, presented by artists and friends of Glen Dye, Jo Wood and Steve Chapman.
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Barnyard Language

Caite Palmer and Arlene Hunter

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Real talk about running farms and raising families. Whether your farm is a raised bed in your backyard or 10,000 acres and whether your family is in the planning stages or you've got 12 kids, we're glad you found us! No sales, no religious conversion, no drama. Just honest talk from two mamas who know what it's like when everyone is telling you to just get all your meals delivered and do all your shopping online, but your internet is too slow and you've got cows to feed.
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Join Youth Host Dani as she explores issues of Climate Justice through the reflections of young people and many more, across Scotland and Malawi. Dani seeks to find out what climate justice means in both contexts of Scotland and Malawi, and how we might use these insights in defining our climate and social justice efforts looking to the future. • What does Black Lives Matter means for a Malawian working in rural groundwater sustainability? • How empowered does a teenage climate activist in S ...
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Beyond the Farm Gate

Bendigo Bank Agribusiness

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Beyond the Farm Gate is a show where we shine a light on great Australian stories in agriculture. On the show, you’ll hear from a diverse range of people in the Australian ag industry: from the farmers and community leaders who are shaping the future of rural Australia to innovators and entrepreneurs who are pioneering new approaches and technologies in agriculture. You'll be inspired hearing their stories … and pick up some insights along the way. Produced by Bendigo Bank Agribusiness.
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The SRUC Podcast

Scotland's Rural College

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Want to learn more about the world around you? How the interconnected nature of agriculture, the economy, the natural world, our food and our environment all works together? Scotland's Rural College are the experts on the natural economy. Whether it is local or global, small scale or industrial production, business or education - we are across all the factors relating to how our relationship with land, sea and air is effecting the world now and into the future. We are equipping the next gene ...
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Agri Culture

Farm Advisory Service

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Farming is a way of life, and is as much about the people as it is the land, crops and livestock. In this Agri Culture podcast series presented by Mary-Jane Lawrie and produced by Kerry Hammond for The Farm Advisory Service, we will uncover compelling and intriguing stories of a range of inspirational people from within the farming community. Join us in conversation to find out what drives them and their businesses, where they get their inspiration from, and what they love about the culture ...
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Tea and Chat

Rebecca Barnes

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With a global audience from all around the world, creating a community through "Tea and Chat" . A variety of topics are discussed including; news stories, culture, reviews, and other requested topics.
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Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston sits down one on one with James Orr an Agricultural Advisor with a special interest in the carbon footprint of livestock systems. In the previous five episodes we heard from Farmers from five different beef and dairy…
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Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on geopolitics and global agricultural trends. Show Notes 00:36 News in Brief 03:24 Policy Briefs – Muirburn licencing, Sheep and Goat Inventory, PSF claims, slurry storage regulations, visitor levies, key dates, newly released …
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In this interview, Jeannette Beringer from North Carolina discusses her efforts in preserving endangered livestock breeds, particularly focusing on a French meat chicken breed. She details her work with the Livestock Conservancy, highlighting the importance of genetic diversity in agriculture and the risks of relying on narrow gene pools. Beringer …
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In this end-of-year special episode, Helen and Matt turn the microphones on themselves to reflect on their very first year behind the mic. They look back on the highlights, the hiccups, and the unexpected moments that shaped the show. You’ll hear Helen and Matt talk a bit about their roles at Bendigo Bank, what made this year such a memorable ride,…
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Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Dr Basil Lowman who has been a beef specialist with SAC Consulting for 55 years. Kirsten describes Basil as a legend in the beef industry. We hear about Basil’s varied career, his passion for the industry, how he thrives on challenge and is a pioneer of new id…
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In this festive episode, we sit down with Nicholas Ralph, best known for playing James Herriot in All Creatures Great and Small on Channel 5 and PBS Masterpiece. What unfolds is not an “overnight success” story (Nick laughs at that headline), but a deeply human conversation about perseverance, patience, and following a calling when the path isn’t o…
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Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits Alex Marshall and Heather Dyet at Haggs Farm where 3 generations of the family are currently farming, including Heather’s grandmother, Mother Janice, brother Alex, and her father Alex, who also joins us on thi…
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Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. In this episode Calum Johnston visits Douglas Frame at Birks Farm where they discussed Calving at two. Through speaking to Douglas it was clear that on his family beef farm, their unsung hero is efficiency and despite climate change not being his …
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Welcome to this special episode of the Rural Roundup, one of a six-part series called “Unsung Heroes”. On this episode Calum Johnston visits Glen Neilson at Park Farm Dairy where they discussed introduction of Solar PV. Through speaking to Glen it was clear to me that on his family’s dairy farm, their unsung hero is technology – whilst introducing …
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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 Genomics. Through speaking to James Strang, it was clear that on his dairy farm, their unsung hero is data. Data is allowing them to input into their mating pr…
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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 rotational grazing. Through speaking to Heather, it was clear that on her beef farm, their unsung hero is biodiversity – many farmers would…
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On this week's episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene sit down with Candice Bernard from Arizona, who, along with her husband, operates a diverse farming operation that includes growing alfalfa and grass hay, raising American Wagyu cattle, and running a feedlot. Besides agriculture, they also engage in religious and community activities, wi…
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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 farmed upland environment. 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 …
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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 04:51 Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) 06:35 Greening 2026 07:34 Introduction to Andrew Coalter 09:45 Autumn budget - overall …
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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 how the co-operative is structured, review 2025 OSR harvest and look ahead to prospects for 2026. They also discuss physical movements of the crop and market pricing mechanisms, so for all thi…
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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, along with discussion about those which will shape the future. Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC adviser, …
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Priscilla Evans-Gittany is the Owner of Vet and Ag Tools. Priscilla runs Vet & Ag Tools, a business helping vets and agricultural professionals work smarter, not harder. In this episode, Priscilla explains how Vet & Ag Tools got started. She breaks down what they offer and what she hopes to provide for the ag industry. She walks us through the bene…
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For our very first episode of The Nairnshire Community Newspaper Podcast: Stories from Land to Sea, we sat down with conservationist Mark Bradfield, who moved from Oxfordshire to the Highlands purely out of love for wildlife… and somehow found himself knee-deep in marram grass on Nairn’s Central Beach. In this episode, Mark takes us on a fascinatin…
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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 of farming, in Scotland and beyond. On today’s episode Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Anna Wylie and Jack Munro. Anna and Jack met when they both attended the Tesco Future Farmer programme for young farmers r…
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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 of farming, in Scotland and beyond. On today’s episode Mary-Jane Lawrie is joined by Anna Wylie and Jack Munro. Anna and Jack met when they both attended the Tesco Future Farmer programme for young farmers r…
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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 Budget and its impacts on Scottish Agriculture. Show Notes 00:41 News in Brief 06:33 Policy Briefs – Future Farming Investment Scheme, Land Reform (Scotland) Bill, Scotland’s Climate Change Plan to 2040, Council…
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If you're looking for Christmas present inspiration, look no further! This week's guest is Arabella Harvey from Raven Botanicals, the Scottish skincare brand known for its nature-led products. Arabella shares how she and her sister Charlotte built the business - drawing on botanical knowledge, creativity, and a strong connection to the landscape. S…
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In this interview, Susan Lester Ryan from Lester's Farm Market in Newfoundland discusses various aspects of her farming business and family life. The conversation highlights that Susan's farm has been in the family for generations and focuses on growing a wide variety of fruits and vegetables. Susan also emphasizes the importance of agritourism and…
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Ben Rose is a Principal Consultant at Performance Viticulture. Performance Viticulture makes it its mission to provide credible and quality business management for vineyards of all shapes and sizes. In this episode, Ben recounts his history in both rural and urban living conditions, his experience in Mexico and Spain, and how it all funnelled into …
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In this On the Hoof podcast for vets in practice Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager asks Alwyn Jones, Veterinary Investigation Officer from St Boswells about Botulism in cattle. This follows a presentation Alwyn took part in at the most recent British Cattle Veterinary Association (BCVA) Congress in October. The podcast cov…
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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 lively discussion covering many topics, including: replacement strategies, where the market is it at just now, sustainability and the future of the Scottish herd. Gavin Hill is a Senior Beef Specialist …
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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, innovation and learning, the Biosphere supports thriving, sustainable communities living in harmony with nature. In this episode, we’re joined by Nature Recove…
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In this episode George Chalmers is joined by Edward Jones, who is a Sustainable Farming Advisor at Frontier Agriculture to discuss cover crops. Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, George Chalmers will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to…
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Lorna Dawson was a student in Edinburgh in 1977, when 17-year-olds Helen Scott and Christine Eadie were murdered after a night out at the World's End pub. Decades later, she helped to convict the women's killer - using pioneering techniques to identify soil samples that had been taken and retained from Helen Scott's bare feet. Lorna has since repor…
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In this episode of Barnyard Language, Gemma Hodge from Scotland talks about her life on the farm with her husband George, their children, their livestock, and her transition from a beauty business to dog grooming. Gemma shares her struggles with postnatal anxiety, the challenges of managing a farm and raising children, and the adjustments they've m…
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During the spring calving season of 2025, several cases of Long Bone Deformity (LBD) were diagnosed in suckler herds. Unfortunately, by the time calves are born with this condition, there is little that can be done. However, late autumn - around the time of housing and ration changes - is the key moment to take preventive action. While predicting w…
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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 farmed upland environment. Organic farming is woven through Scotland’s landscapes, from the rolling fields of Aberdeenshire to the upland pastures of Argyll. Rooted in principles of soil health, biodivers…
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Welcome back to the Rural Roundup. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie discuss men’s health month with RSABI hut coordinator Rebecca Mackie and Health Hut nurse, Irene Scott. Time Stamps 00:26 What’s going on with George & Mary-Jane 03:10 Future Farm Investment Scheme (FFIS) 05:30 Preparing for Sustainable Farming (PSF) Reminder…
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Dallas Davidson is the founder of DMD Marketing and a member of the Board of Destination Scenic Rim. Growing up on a sheep dairy farm in Queensland herself, she now helps farmers and producers share their day to day with the broader audience through their integration of marketing with farm life. In this episode, Dallas shares her path towards where…
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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 of farming, in Scotland and beyond. On today’s episode Mary-Jane is joined by Barbara McLeod. Barbara owns and runs Cruciferous Croft in the Lochinver area of North West Scotland. She took on a croft herself…
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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 of farming, in Scotland and beyond. On today’s episode Mary-Jane is joined by Barbara McLeod. Barbara owns and runs Cruciferous Croft in the Lochinver area of North West Scotland. She took on a croft herself…
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Most of us in farming - unfortunately - know someone who’s been in an argument or a dispute. It could be between relatives over an inheritance, over a business relationship, or any number of different circumstances that have led to conflict. You may not realise you can call on support from professional mediators - or even, in some cases, offer to s…
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Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on dairy technology. Show Notes 00:39 News in Brief 05:49 Policy Briefs – Future Farming Investment Scheme, Agri-environment Climate Scheme Update, June Agricultural Census 2025 Results, Rodenticides, Muirburn Licence Update, Ec…
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In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene, share updates on their lives post-Halloween, discussing children's Halloween experiences, community events, and farm activities. The conversation then shifts to a deeply personal story with their guest, Courtney Miller, who details her journey through autoimmune hepatitis and a life-saving liv…
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Kay Tommerup is a Dairy Farmer and the President of Agritourism Queensland. Agritourism Queensland is a not-for-profit peak agricultural body representing farmers who are embracing agritourism to diversify their businesses. In this episode, Kay runs through the history of Agritourism Queensland, how they support producers, and some practical steps …
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This timely podcast hosted by Alison Braddock provides a quick recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease for busy vets in practice. Colin Mason Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, provides an overview of pathogens and the main risk factors causing BRD in both dairy and beef plus some top tips. Disclaimer: The views, thoughts, a…
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In this podcast, Colin Mason Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, picks up on some of the key messages from a recent Dairy meeting in Scotland. Hosted by Alison Braddock, Colin explains about the importance of checking lameness which can result in less visits to the milking machine, reduced rumination, and reduced feed int…
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Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode, Kirsten is joined by Ross Robertson, a Farm Technology Specialist at the UK Agri-Tech Centre. Ross collaborates with a network of farms to create practical solutions and demonstrate use of technology on farm to increase productivity. Ross draws on his practical farming experience…
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In this episode of Barnyard Language, Caite and Arlene talk about ranching and parenting with Calli Williams, a first-generation rancher from South Dakota. Calli discusses the challenges and rewards of running a purebred Angus cattle operation with her husband. They delve into the importance of building relationships, effectively managing a direct-…
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Insurance for Crofters and Common Grazings. Welcome back to Crofting Matters! In this episode, Siobhan is joined by Jonathan Hogg, a rural insurance expert from NFU Mutual’s Dingwall branch. Johnny has an agricultural background, works in a crofting area and understands the issues that crofters and grazing committees face with access, theft and wea…
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In this episode of Natural Capital, Harry Fisher and Alex Pirie reflect on their time at Scotland’s first Nature Friendly Farming Summit. The summit explored how to scale nature-friendly farming to deliver for people, nature and climate and brought together farmers, policymakers, researchers, and environmental leaders to discuss how Scotland can bu…
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Tick-borne virus Louping-ill has been spreading across Scotland since a vaccine was withdrawn. The disease is fatal to sheep and red grouse, though it can also infect and by carried by cattle, horses, dogs, and humans. Now, the Moredun Research Institute and industry partner Kernfarm has developed a new-generation vaccine - and has launched a crowd…
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In this episode of 'Barnyard Language,' Caite and Arlene discuss the seasonal changes on their farms, the challenges and joys of raising livestock, and community involvement. Caite shares her windy weather conditions, a local power outage story, and updates on her livestock. Arlene talks about her return to the sport of curling, the community aspec…
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Welcome to Cropcast Conversations hosted by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Julian South, Executive Director of The Maltsters’ Association of Great Britain (MAGB). MAGB are the trade association of the UK malting industry and represent over 98% of UK malt production, buying around 2 million tonnes of UK malting barley, to m…
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In this episode George Chalmers is joined by SAC Senior Consultant and Chartered Accountant Andrew Coalter to discuss Arable Farm Finances, particularly cash flow challenges, investment and capital allowances for arable farms. Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisor, George Cha…
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