Podcast Episodes

Niall Jeffrey - 1000 acres of arable and feeding cattle in outdoor yards, all while working for QMS

Episode 154

Niall Jeffry is a member of the QMS board and has an active role in steering the direction of the Farm Assurance scheme. He's the perfect man for the…

10 months ago

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Jim Fowlie - Finishing 1600 cattle every year

Episode 153

Jim Fowlie finishes 1600 mostly angus cattle in Aberdeenshire. In this interview we hear about his journey into farming, how he buys his cattle and w…

10 months, 1 week ago

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Cammy’s in China….

Episode 152

Not your usual podcast today folks. Apologies from me (Cammy) all the way from China as some restrictive internet issues mean I can’t get this weeks …

10 months, 2 weeks ago

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Ewen McMillan - Does the Scottish Blackface breed need to change?

Episode 151

Ewen McMillan farms at Lurg and Townhead farm near Fintry. There he runs Scottish Blackface sheep, Cheviot Sheep and Jacob sheep along with a fold of…

10 months, 3 weeks ago

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The Barclay Brothers - The next generation of farmers

Episode 150

This week we are joined by the Barclay Brothers Cameron, Finlay and Archie as we get the perspective of the younger generation.

We get nostalgic talk…

11 months ago

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Nikki and Olly Dallas - Thorabella Farm and BBCs This Farming Life

Episode 148

Nikki and Olly Dallas from Thorabella Farm are well known following their appearance on This Farming Life. Join us as we chat all things business and…

11 months, 1 week ago

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Matt Griffin - Neidpath Farms and the search for healthier soils

Episode 147

This week we speak with Matt Griffin, estate manager at Neidpath Farms in Peebles. Matt is passionate about farming and about how we can do it in a w…

11 months, 2 weeks ago

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Colin Russell - Making a living from a 16 acre farm

Episode 145

Colin Russell from Ramstane Farm, Ayrshire joins us to discuss the incredible pasture based system he has for his chickens and the profitable busines…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Iona has been reading raunchy books on her holidays!

Episode 144

Iona is back from her holidays and she's here to regale us with some tales from Spain, mainly focussing on the raunchy book she read while she was aw…

11 months, 3 weeks ago

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Mary Cochrane - Setting up a butcher business on farm

Episode 143

This week we go 'on-farm' to visit Mary Cochrane at Darvel Dexter Beef. Mary has built up an incredible on farm butchery and retail business with a v…

1 year ago

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