Field Talk: A Monitor Farm Scotland Podcast
Welcome to Field Talk, the Monitor Farm Scotland Podcast. Each episode will follow one of the nine farms chosen to take part in the four-year programme. The Monitor Farm Scotland programme is farmer led and farmer driven, with support from specialists and experts to assess farm performance, explore opportunities, and develop solutions to the challenges farmers face. Our host, Wallace Currie, will speak with farmers about what they've been implementing on their farms, sharing both their successes and the challenges they've faced. We’ll also bring in industry experts to dive deep into key topics and offer valuable insights.
Podcasting since 2024 • 27 episodes
Field Talk: A Monitor Farm Scotland Podcast
Latest Episodes
Series 4 Episode 1: Behind the Gate: Driving Change within the Banff and Buchan community
What makes farming in Banff and Buchan unique? In this episode, we sit down with Becky MacAngus to explore her journey from industry leadership to chairing the Monitor Farm management group. Becky shares insights on the region’s challenges and ...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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40:51
Series 3 Episode 5: Discuss the Undiscussabull - The power of talking it through
Join us for a special roundup episode of Discuss the Undiscussabull, where we reflect on the powerful conversations that took place across Scotland this November. From succession planning to tackling tough family dynamics, these workshops broug...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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41:27
Series 3 Episode 4: Tackling transition successfully
What does a successful farm transition really look like? How do you balance tradition with fresh ideas while keeping family relationships strong?In this episode, host Mark Stephen speaks with Annabel Hamilton and...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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38:47
Series 3 Episode 3: Mediation Matters - Finding common ground in farming families
Conflict in farming families is more common than we talk about—and more solvable than we think. In this episode, we speak with experienced mediator Gordon Davies about how mediation can help farm families navigate succession, busine...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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26:18
Series 3 Episode 2: Coaching for Clarity – Making a Positive Difference
Ever wondered how coaching can unlock clarity, confidence, and meaningful change in farming families and rural businesses? In this episode, Heather Wildman shares her approach to coaching—what it is, what it isn’t, and how it helps people move ...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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41:28