Field Talk: A Monitor Farm Scotland Podcast

Robert Wilson is a tenant farmer at Cowbog Farm in the Borders. Farming in partnership with his father Ron, the Wilson's have been looking at balancing productivity with profitability to find that 'sweet spot' in their business. Listen to hear from the Roxburghshire Monitor Farmer.

The Irvine Family are steeped in history at Sauchentree with nine generations farming there for 250 years.

Bruce Irvine discusses how during the Monitor Farm Programme he has focussed on the productivity of the sheep flock and boosted performance through good hygiene at lambing time and investigating ewe health. Listen to hear more about the Banff and Buchan Monitor Farm.

Meet Duncan Morrison, the Deeside Monitor Farm, who farms at Meikle Maldron near Torphins. Alongside wife Claire, the young couple are described as fourth generation farmers with a first generation business. They have built up a spring calving herd to 250 head and the new addition of a sheep flock. Data is at the centre of every decision, listen now to hear how they have progressed the business.

Series 1 Episode 1: Introducing 'Field Talk': The New Farmer Led, Farmer Driven Podcast 🎙️🔥 

At AgriScot 2024, Monitor Farm Scotland supported by QMS, proudly launches Field Talk, a brand-new podcast series dedicated to showcasing the invaluable insights of the Monitor Farm Scotland Programme. This initiative, designed to enhance the productivity, profitability, and sustainability of Scottish farm businesses, provides a platform for real-world, farmer-led discussions about the challenges, successes, and innovations shaping Scotland's farming landscape.

In this debut episode, Beth Alexander, Monitor Farm Programme Manager, introduces the podcast and discusses the programme’s purpose. The series goes beyond theory, focusing on real-world farm operations and the tools farmers can use to thrive in an ever-changing agricultural environment.

Hosted by Wallace Currie (aka Rural2Kitchen), a renowned food and farming vlogger, Field Talk offers a unique, in-depth look at the experiences of farmers participating in the four-year Monitor Farm Programme. Each month, Wallace will visit one of the nine farms, engaging in conversations with farmers, industry experts, and thought leaders about pressing topics..

Field Talk is the perfect resource for anyone in the farming community looking to stay ahead of the curve and connect with the insights that drive the future of Scottish agriculture.