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 • 30 episodes
Field Talk: A Monitor Farm Scotland Podcast
Latest Episodes
Series 4 Episode 4:Looking Back to Move Forward - Lessons from a Previous Monitor Farmer
In this episode, we’re joined by Andrew Marchant, former Nithsdale Monitor Farmer from Clonhie Farm, to explore how his earlier three‑year Monitor Farm journey shaped the business he runs today. Andrew reflects on when and why he got involved w...
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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45:52
Series 4 Episode 3: Switching the System: Cows on the Hill, Sheep Down Below
In this episode, we sit down with farmer David Whiteford, who has turned tradition on its head by flipping his grazing system—moving sheep onto the in‑bye ground and returning cows to the hill. This bold shift has helped him cut wintering costs...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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41:05
Series 4 Episode 2: Farming on the Edge: Resilience and Innovation on Islay
In this episode, we head to Islay to explore what it takes to farm successfully on Scotland’s western edge. Scott McLellan shares his experience of balancing tradition with innovation in a challenging environment shaped by isolation, logistics,...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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47:35
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