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.
Field Talk: A Monitor Farm Scotland Podcast
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, business transitions, and relationship breakdowns. From entrenched positions to shared solutions, Gordon shares how mediation creates safe, structured spaces for difficult conversations.