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Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast

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 Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.SAC Consulting Solutions Economics Science
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  • Business and Policy News Audio May 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS)

    Business and Policy News Audio May 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS)
    May 8 2026
    Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on the Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS).Time Stamps:00:44 News in Brief04:40 Policy Briefs – Scottish Suckler Beef Support Scheme 2025 payments, Groceries Code Adjudicator moves to Defra, Crofting and Scottish Land Cout Bill, Cairngorms National Park Fire Management Byelaw09:14 Cereals – Latest news and market update20:16 Beef – Latest news and market update26:53 Sheep – Latest news and market update31:30 Milk – Latest news and market update38:56 Sector focus –Agri-Environmental Climate Scheme (AECS)44:25 Further Interest – Slatted Sheep Housing Made Simple (article), Setting up a new grass ley for success (article), PCN and water scarcity (podcast).FAS Links and Resources:Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service advice@fas.scotOther Links and Resources:Scottish Suckler Beef Support SchemeCrofting and Scottish Land Court BillCairngorms Fire Management ByelawRural Roundup PodcastAECS Scoring CriteriaThrill of the Hill podcast - Where Policy Meets Pasture: The Agri-Environment Climate Scheme with David BrownSlatted Sheep Housing Made Simple - articleSetting up a New Grass Ley for Success - articlePCN & Water Scarcity - CropCast Podcasthttps://www.fas.scot/article/the-journey-of-a-soil-sample/Publications: Avian influenza (bird flu) outbreaks - latest updateMonthly UK statistics on cattle, sheep and pig slaughter and meat production Labour Market Trends: April 2026 - gov.scotAfrican swine fever in Europe - latest updateThe Environment Strategy for ScotlandRural Support PlanConsultations: Installation and maintenance licences for heat networksCommunications from Revenue Scotland to taxpayersFor more information, visit www.FAS.scotFacebook: @FASScotNational Advice HubPhone: 0300 323 0161Email: advice@fas.scot
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    47 mins
  • Agri Culture - Mentoring Women In Agriculture: Julie McLaren

    Agri Culture - Mentoring Women In Agriculture: Julie McLaren
    May 6 2026

    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 Julie McLaren. Julie is a Bank Relationship Director – Agriculture & Landed Estates, and Vice Chair of Women in Agriculture Scotland. Julie tells us about her career in banking and how her role evolved, despite not coming from a farming background. Julie joined the Women in Agriculture Scotland committee in 2024, with the aim of setting up a mentoring scheme for the organisation. Now Vice Chair she tells us what she hopes the mentoring scheme will achieve, who it is for, and how both mentors and mentees can get involved.

    Thanks for joining us for this episode of Agri Culture. If you’d like to find out more about Women in Agriculture Scotland and their mentoring scheme you can find the link and direct email address in the show notes. This episode was presented by Mary-Jane Lawrie, produced by Kerry Hammond and edited by Robbie Campbell, in association with the Scottish Government.

    Resources:

    womeninagriculturescot@gmail.com

    https://womeninagriculturescotland.com/contact-us/

    For more information, visit www.FAS.scot

    Twitter: @FASScot

    Facebook: @FASScot

    National Advice Hub

    Phone: 0300 323 0161

    Email: advice@fas.scot
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    48 mins
  • CropCast - PCN & Water Scarcity

    CropCast - PCN & Water Scarcity
    Apr 21 2026

    In this episode George Chalmers is joined by SAC Consultants Kerry Leslie & Gavin Prentice, to discuss results from PCN Action Scotland along with the new CREW water scarcity guidance.

    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 help you make decisions in the field.

    Producer George Gauley, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kirstyn Blackwood, in association with the Scottish Government.

    Timestamps

    01:42 Introduction to Kerry Leslie

    02:27 Who does PCN impact?

    03:32 What is PCN?

    06:08 What is the PCN yield penalty?

    09:43 How do we know if there is PCN in a field?

    12:27 Variety choice

    16:42 The impact of other crops on PCN

    18:40 The impact of ground keepers

    20:50 PCN Action Scotland

    24:50 Next steps for PCN action Scotland

    28:50 Introduction to Gavin Prentice

    31:19 Water scarcity project

    33:20 Key project outcomes

    34:40 Identifying water scarcity risks

    37:50 Easy wins for farmers

    Related FAS Resources

    Technical Note (TN30): Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN)

    Planning for Water Scarcity - New Practical Guide for Farmers and Growers in Scotland | Helping farmers in Scotland

    Other Related Resources

    PCN Action Scotland

    CREW Planning for Water Scarcity:

    https://www.crew.ac.uk/news/arable-futures-new-guidance-supports-scottish-farmers-plan-water-scarcity

    Planning for Water Scarcity: Practical guidance for Scottish farmers and growers | CREW | Scotland's Centre of Expertise for Waters
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    43 mins
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