Oct 20, 202643 minS5
In this episode Tiffany is joined by Angus Elder from Chapel Organics, to discuss his business, which is built around the production of high-quality vegetables. Angus discusses his crop rotation, marketing of fresh...
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CropCast
Hosted by Farm Advisory Service · news · EN
About this Podcast:
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisors Tiffany Stephenson and Mark Bowsher-Gibbs will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field. The CropCast series alternates monthly between regular technical updates with host Tiffany Stephenson and CropCast Conversations with host Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. Producers George Gauley and Heather Stuart, Editor Cameron Waugh, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with the Scottish Government. 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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What is CropCast about?
Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops. Each month, SAC advisors Tiffany Stephenson and Mark Bowsher-Gibbs will be joined by a range of industry experts, bringing you timely updates to help you make decisions in the field.
Who hosts CropCast?
CropCast is hosted by Farm Advisory Service. The show has published 58 episodes to date.
What has CropCast covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Growing, Roguing and Marketing at Chapel Organics" (20 October 2026, 43 minutes), "Sowing, Growing & Milling at Mungoswells" (15 September 2026, 32 minutes), and "Field to Fork with Kettle Produce" (21 July 2026, 46 minutes).
How often does CropCast publish?
CropCast publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 42 minutes across 58 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on CropCast?
Booking probability for CropCast is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. CropCast requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. CropCast's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch CropCast?
The strongest fits for CropCast are Grain & Oilseed Farming and Crop Farming Services. CropCast has a news audience.
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Farm Advisory Service hosts CropCast, a news podcast with 58 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #6
Sowing, Growing & Milling at Mungoswells
Sep 15, 202632 minS5On today’s episode Mark is joined by Angus McDowall from Mongoswells Farm. Mungoswells flour begins in the fields of the family farm in East Lothian, a region known as the ‘Breadbasket of Scotland’. What started as a...
Episode #4
Field to Fork with Kettle Produce
Jul 21, 202646 minS5Field to Fork with Kettle Produce: in this episode Mark is joined by Finlay Ross (Crop Manager) and Andrew Orr (Head of Agriculture) from Kettle Produce Ltd. Kettle Produce are a market leader for the provision of fresh...
Episode #3
Crop Trials & Innovation
Jun 16, 202638 minS5In this episode Tiffany Stevenson is joined by Simon Oxley to discuss Arable innovation along with Dr Neil Havis to discuss what growers can expect to see at the upcoming SRUC Crop trial events, which take place on the...
- May 18, 202643 minS5
Welcome to Cropcast Conversations. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Teresa Dougall (Managing Director SQC) & John Hutcheson (Chair, SQC). Scottish Quality Crops is the quality assurance body that sets the standards...
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Episode #1
PCN & Water Scarcity
Apr 21, 202643 minS5In 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...
Episode #16
Conversations - Hemp - The Crop in Waiting?
Feb 17, 202640 minS4Welcome to CropCast Conversations. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Iain Riddell. Iain was a consultant and project manager with SAC Consulting for 45 years, before becoming self-employed and operating under...
Episode #15
Knowing Your Numbers
Jan 21, 202658 minS4In this episode George Chalmers is joined by SAC Consultant David Ross, to discuss crop margins from 2025 and predictions for 2026. Welcome to CropCast, your go to podcast for all the latest information on arable crops...
Episode #14
Conversations - United Oilseeds
Dec 16, 202550 minS4Welcome 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...
Episode #13
Agronomy Past, Present & Future
Dec 16, 202546 minS4In 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...
Episode #12
Cover Crops
Nov 25, 202542 minS4In 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...
- Oct 21, 202542 minS4
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...
Episode #10
Arable Farm Finances
Oct 21, 202533 minS4In 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...
Episode #9
Machinery Replacement
Sep 16, 202544 minS4In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Robert Meadley to discuss some of the considerations which should be made when deciding to replace or invest in a piece of machinery. Welcome to Cropcast, your go to...
Episode #8
Conversations - Optimising Soil Biology
Aug 25, 202545 minS4Welcome to CropCast Conversations hosted by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by two guests. Grant James (Business Development Manager at Sea2Soil) discusses an organic soil improver product from...
Episode #7
Ergot
Aug 21, 202526 minS4In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Kristina Grenz, Senior Cereal Product Quality Scientist at AHDB, to discuss ergot, which proved to be a significant problem for many growers during harvest 2024. In this...
Episode #6
Greening 2026
Jul 17, 20251h 14mS4In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Donald Dunbar and Alan Bruce to discuss changes to EFA options under the Scottish Government’s enhanced greening measures for 2026, and how farmers might go about...
- Jun 17, 202545 minS4
Welcome to Cropcast Conversations hosted by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by James Bolesworth (CRM AgriCommodities) to discuss how grain markets are looking for 2025 and in...
Episode #4
Grain Storage
Jun 17, 202529 minS4In this episode Tiffany Stephenson is joined by George Chalmers to discuss grain storage and the importance of making sure stores are ready for harvest. Welcome to Cropcast, your go to podcast for all the...
Episode #3
Potato Viruses
May 20, 202528 minS4In this episode, Tiffany Stephenson is joined by Dr Kerry Leslie to talk about the Potato viruses, which can cause devastating compulsory burn down orders, and why these viruses remain a major concern for the industry...
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Senior Lecturer in Economics at Bangor University, The Fathers Association of Trinidad and Tobago
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Jim Wilson
Global Managing Director of Thought Leadership & Technology Research, National Apartment Association
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