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.
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.
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July 16, 2026
Thrill of The Hill - Beef, Business and Beyond
<p>The beef industry in Scotland is resilient and adaptable, whether it’s changing markets and cost of production pressures, policy developments or the new entrant bottleneck. To help us navigate these topics and many more, today we are joined by Senior Beef Specialist Gavin Hill to discuss the outlook for the beef sector.</p><p>This episode is brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service, presented by Alexander Pirie, produced by Heather Stuart, edited by Kieron Sim, with executive producers Kirstyn Blackwood and Kerry Hammond.</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Timestamps</u></strong></p><p>01.48 Introducing Gavin Hill</p><p>02.58 What’s topical in the beef sector at the moment</p><p>10.57 Factors impacting price movements</p><p>15.32 Impact of international conflicts on the industry</p><p>16.36 Policy and regulatory changes</p><p>19.11 Outlook for cattle numbers</p><p>25.00 Labour</p><p>27.55 The world situation can change all the time</p><p>29.50 Scotch Beef is a unique product</p><p>31.40 Farmers responding to environmental policy</p><p>34.18 Outlook for the industry, short and longer term</p><p>36.47 Risks that we should be prepared for</p><p>39.38 Opportunities for the sector</p><p>41.20 Gavins take home message</p><p></p><p><strong><u>Resources</u></strong></p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/livestock/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Livestock resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/thrill-of-the-hill/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Thrill Of The Hill RSS Feed</a></u> (Virtually Stock Proof 21.10.22, Virtual fencing 24.09.20)</p><p><u><a href="mailto:Gavin.Hill@sac.co.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Gavin.Hill@sac.co.uk</a></u></p><p></p><p>For more information, visit <u><a href="http://www.fas.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.FAS.scot</a></u></p><p>Facebook: <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FASScot</a></u></p><p></p><p>National Advice Hub</p><p>Phone: <u><a href="tel:03003230161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0300 323 0161</a></u></p><p>Email: <u><a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a></u></p>
July 15, 2026
Business and Policy News Audio July 2026: Policy, cereal, beef, sheep and milk updates and a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology
<p>Along with our regular monthly updates on policy, cereals, beef, sheep and milk, in this edition we also have a spotlight on potato markets and optical grading technology.</p><p></p><p><strong>Timestamps and links for Show Notes </strong></p><p>00:45 News in Brief</p><p>06:50 Policy Briefs – New EU rules on New Genomic Techniques (NGTs). Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025. Growing Consumer Awareness of Regenerative Agriculture. Forestry Grant Scheme budget increased for 2026/27. Latest estimates for agricultural greenhouse gas emissions</p><p>15:48 Cereals – Latest news and market update</p><p class="ql-align-justify">23:53 Beef – Latest news and market update</p><p class="ql-align-justify">30:14 Sheep – Latest news and market update</p><p>36:15 Milk – Latest news and market update</p><p>44:32 Sector focus – potato markets and optical grading technology</p><p>53:52 Further articles – Planning and Preparing for Water Scarcity (webinars). Ensuring A Resilient Water Supply For Your Farm (article). Precision Weed Control Powered by Artificial Intelligence (FAS TV). The Use Of AI In Poultry (podcast).</p><p><strong>Links and Resources: </strong></p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/newsletters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Newsletters - Business & Policy Edition - Farm Advisory Service</a> </u></p><p><u><a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://food.ec.europa.eu/plants/new-genomic-techniques_en?utm_source=chatgpt.com" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Genomic Techniques (NGTs)</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/the-agricultural-supply-chain-adjudicator-asca-making-a-complaint/statutory-guidance-for-the-fair-dealing-obligations-pigs-regulations-2025" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Fair Dealing Obligations (Pigs) Regulations 2025</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.adm.com/globalassets/sustainability/2023-landing/2023-policies-and-reports/adm_regen-ag-report-2025_final.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Growing Consumer Awareness of Regenerative Agriculture (ADM report)</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.forestry.gov.scot/sites/default/files/pub-documents/PDF_Grants_and_Funding_Briefing_Note_52_FGS_Budget_Update_01062026_V1.0.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Forestry Grant Scheme budget increased for 2026/27</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-agriculture-greenhouse-gas-emissions-and-nitrogen-use-2024-25/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Agriculture Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions and Nitrogen Use 2024–25 statistics</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLKXH2gqRwdXo" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Water Scarcity - YouTube</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://youtu.be/6_WTR8ap2yY" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Planning and preparing for water scarcity - NE Scotland - recorded webinar</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/article/ensuring-a-resilient-water-supply-for-your-farm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Ensuring A Resilient Water Supply For Your Farm</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZZ9t4YHQZU" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Precision Weed Control Powered by Artificial Intelligence</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/podcast/stock-talk-the-use-of-ai-in-poultry/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The Use Of AI In Poultry</a></u></p><p><strong>Publications: </strong></p><p><u><a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/scottish-national-adaptation-plan-annual-report-2025-2026/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish National Adaptation Plan Annual Report 2025-2026 - gov.scot</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/avian-influenza-bird-flu/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Avian influenza (bird flu): how to spot and report the disease</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/classical-swine-fever/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Classical swine fever: how to spot and report the disease</a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://www.gov.scot/publications/bluetongue/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Bluetongue: how to spot and report the disease </a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://beta.sepa.scot/water-scarcity/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">SEPA Water scarcity levels and reports</a></u></p><p><strong>Consultations: </strong></p><p><u><a href="https://generallicensingreview.commonplace.is/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NatureScot - General Licensing Review </a></u></p><p><u><a href="https://consult.gov.scot/justice/national-strategy-community-justice-2022-review/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">National Strategy for Community Justice: review of 2022 strategy - Scottish Government consultations - Citizen Space</a></u></p><p>For more information, visit <u><a href="http://www.fas.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.FAS.scot</a></u></p><p>Facebook: <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FASScot</a></u></p><p>National Advice Hub</p><p>Phone: <u><a href="tel:03003230161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0300 323 0161</a></u></p><p>Email: <u><a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a></u></p>
July 15, 2026
Rural Roundup - One Foot In, One Foot Out: Getting Started & Succession
<p>Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss opportunities for those looking to enter Agriculture, though apprenticeship and pre-apprenticeship schemes, The Scottish Land Matching Service, and funded mentoring services, whilst also talking about Succession for those who may be ready to think about passing on the reigns, identifying specialist advice funding and resources to support people on their journey wherever they may be. They bring you all of this alongside the latest industry updates. </p><p></p><p><strong>FAS Resources</strong> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/podcast/agri-culture-lawrence-martin-opportunities-through-apprenticeships/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Agri Culture - Lawrence Martin: Opportunities Through Apprenticeships | FAS</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/rural-business/new-entrants/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">New Entrants resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/mentoring-new-farmers-crofters/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mentoring for new farmers and crofters | Helping farmers in Scotland</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/specialist-advice/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Specialist Advice | Helping farmers in Scotland</a></u> (Succession Planning) </p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/connect/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">FAS Connect | Helping farmers in Scotland</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.fas.scot/news/land-based-pre-apprenticeship-scheme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Land-Based Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme | Helping farmers in Scotland</a></u> </p><p> </p><p><strong>Other Resources </strong> </p><p><u><a href="https://slms.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Scottish Land Matching Service | Opportunities in Scottish Farming</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/ffis/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Future Farming Investment Scheme</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Agri-Environment Climate Scheme</a></u> </p><p><u><a href="https://www.sruc.ac.uk/study-with-us/study-options/apprenticeships/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Study at SRUC | Apprenticeships</a></u> </p><p></p><p>For more information, visit <u><a href="http://www.fas.scot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">www.FAS.scot</a></u> </p><p>Twitter: <u><a href="https://twitter.com/FASScot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FASScot</a></u> </p><p>Facebook: <u><a href="https://www.facebook.com/FASScot/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">@FASScot</a></u> </p><p></p><p>National Advice Hub </p><p>Phone: <u><a href="tel:03003230161" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">0300 323 0161</a></u> </p><p>Email: <u><a href="mailto:advice@fas.scot" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">advice@fas.scot</a></u></p>
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