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 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 Allan Bowie — two Scottish farmers who’ve navigated the challenges of farm succession from different generational viewpoints. Together, they share honest reflections on what it means to hand over responsibility, build trust, and plan for the future.
Expect practical advice, personal stories, and real-world lessons on:
- How to start meaningful conversations about change
- Managing shifting roles and responsibilities
- Approaching family conflict with understanding and openness
- Planning for a shared vision of the future
This episode offers reassurance that transition is possible — and that challenges can be worked through with the right conversations and support.
👉 Want to explore this topic further?
Join our Discuss the Undiscussabull workshops this November with Canadian facilitator Lydia Carpenter, exploring communication, change, and succession in family farming.
Workshop Dates:
- North: 3 November – Mansefield Hotel, Elgin
- West: 5 November – Radstone Hotel, Larkhall
- East: 7 November – RHASS Pavilion, Ingliston
Free to attend — to register, contact greid@qmscotland.co.uk
or WhatsApp 07353 102229.
🎧 Real stories. Honest conversations. Practical advice for farm families planning their future together.