The Rural Roundup

The Rural RoundUp is Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service’s regular Podcast, hosted by Kerry Hammond, featuring a roundup of the latest news, information and opinions from some of our other Podcast show hosts. Listen to find out what new information, events and resources are available through the FAS website, and get to know someone working in Industry with our short segment “What’s on your desk?”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.

The Rural Roundup is a news podcast hosted by Farm Advisory Service, with 93 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Farm Advisory Service hosts The Rural Roundup, a news show with 93 episodes published.

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  Episode #6

  Bluetongue, Cost of Production & Feed Budgeting

  Sep 16, 202644 minS5

  Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson are joined by practice vet and SRUC veterinary investigation officer Andrew Robinson to discuss Bluetongue, along with any key updates and reminders for September. Resources Bluetongue Latest updates can be found here: Gov.uk latest BTV updates Bluetongue Clinical signs in sheep are usually more pronounced than in cattle but can be very variable. A range of photos can be found here: https://ahdb.org.uk/clinical-signs-of-bluetongue . Suspect cases should be reported to APHA Scotland on 03000 600 704. FFIS 2026 Update https://www.ruralpayments.org/news-events/future-farming-investment-scheme-2026-announced.html Greening guidance 2027: https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/basic-payment-scheme/basic-payment-scheme-full-guidance/greening---bps/greening-guidance/ 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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  Episode #5

  Planning for Autumn

  Aug 19, 202633 minS5

  Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss Bluetongue, updates to greening guidance for 2027 and updates to the Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS), as well as other key considerations for Autumn 2026. Timestamps How are things in the borders? 00:27 Bluetongue 03:30 Greening guidance for 2027 06:25 Future Farming Investment Scheme (FFIS) 16:00 EFA Hedge cutting guidance 22:17 NVZ closed period dates 23:46 Taking stock of what you have before winter feeding. 27:11 Soil sampling 28:49 Managing grass for tupping 29:47 FAS Resources Farming in Water Scarcity https://www.fas.scot/news/farming-in-water-scarcity/ Other Resources Bluetongue Latest updates can be found here: Gov.uk latest BTV updates Bluetongue Clinical signs in sheep are usually more pronounced than in cattle but can be very variable. A range of photos can be found here: https://ahdb.org.uk/clinical-signs-of-bluetongue . Suspect cases should be reported to APHA Scotland on 03000 600 704. The Ruminant Health and Welfare website has various Bluetongue resources for vets and farmers including a vaccination decision maker tool ( Battle Bluetongue vaccination decision maker tool ) FFIS 2026 Update https://www.ruralpayments.org/news-events/future-farming-investment-scheme-2026-announced.html Greening guidance 2027: https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/basic-payment-scheme/basic-payment-scheme-full-guidance/greening---bps/greening-guidance/ 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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  Episode #4

  One Foot In, One Foot Out: Getting Started & Succession

  Jul 15, 202635 minS5

  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. FAS Resources Agri Culture - Lawrence Martin: Opportunities Through Apprenticeships | FAS New Entrants resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service Mentoring for new farmers and crofters | Helping farmers in Scotland Specialist Advice | Helping farmers in Scotland (Succession Planning) FAS Connect | Helping farmers in Scotland Land-Based Pre-Apprenticeship Scheme | Helping farmers in Scotland Other Resources Scottish Land Matching Service | Opportunities in Scottish Farming Future Farming Investment Scheme Agri-Environment Climate Scheme Study at SRUC | Apprenticeships 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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  Episode #2

  Scottish Agri Tourism

  May 20, 202641 minS5

  <p>Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Tiffany Stephenson discuss upcoming events and updates, while Kerry Hammond chats to Linda McAllister from visit Scotland to discuss opportunities for Agri tourism. </p><p></p><p>FAS Resources </p><p>Visit Scotland https://www.visitscotland.org/tourism-events-industry/strategies/agritourism </p><p>FAS Events https://www.fas.scot/events/ </p><p>FAS Specialist advice https://www.fas.scot/specialist-advice/ </p><p> </p><p>Other Resources</p><p>Future Farming Investment Scheme https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/ffis/ </p><p>Agri – Environment Climate Scheme https://www.rura...

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  Episode #1

  AECS & Updates

  Apr 15, 202637 minS5

  <p>Welcome back to the Rural Round-up. On today’s episode George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie discuss the Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) along with other relevant updates.</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Timestamps</p><p>04:14 Single Application Form (IACS) </p><p>08:40 Fuel & Fertiliser prices </p><p>14:08 Food processing, Marketing & Cooperation Grant </p><p>16:33 Future Farming Investment Scheme </p><p>17:00 Agri – Environment Climate Scheme (AECS) </p><p> </p><p> </p><p>FAS Resources</p><p>FAS Events https://www.fas.scot/events/</p><p>AECS Scheme https://www.ruralpayments.org/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Other Reso...

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