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Stuart Mitchell, Whitriggs Farm joins the podcast to discuss how they have dramatically reduced the winter feed bill by moving to outwintering. Through the Monitor Farm Scotland Programme the Mitchell's calculated the cost to feed a cow through the winter. Colin MacPhail of MacPhail Consulting was one of the facilitators for the Borders Monitor Farm at Whitriggs and was heavily involved in the discussions and changes which Stuart made to his farming business during the Monitor Farm Programme. Listen now to for insight into the changes which Stuart and the Mitchell family have made to the farming business at Whitriggs and also offer some thoughts on the challenges farmers face with increasing wintering costs.        

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Beth Alexander, cattle and sheep specialist at QMS, is joined by quests at the QMS stand live from the 200th Royal Highland Show. 

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Barry and Gordon discuss the continued personal development and skills requirements as you move up through the business into management/shop ownership. 

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Sonia and Gordon discuss the challenges faced by the processing sector and the training and opportunities available within the sector. 

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Dr Jonathon Wilkin, Abertay University, discusses the importance of New Product Development (NPD) and innovation to the future sustainability of the red meat industry and the skills and attributes required to work in this field from farm to the finished product on shop shelves.

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Sion and Andrew discuss the benefits of work-based learning to both the student and the employer and the on-farm logistics of taking on a trainee.Sion and Andrew discuss the benefits of work-based learning to both the student and the employer and the on-farm logistics of taking on a trainee.

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Mark talks to Dr Jan Connell and Jeremy Taylor from SRUC to find out how Further and Higher Education is equipping it’s students to adapt to the technological and data driven revolution taking place in agriculture. 

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This introductory podcast discusses the skills challenges facing livestock farmers in Scotland and the range of opportunities for new entrants and existing farmers to develop the skills they require in an ever-changing landscape. 

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This series has focused on animal health from fertility to colostrum quality. Yet there is one important aspect of animal welfare we have not discussed – human health. At one of the busiest times of the year for Scotland’s livestock farmers, it is easy to prioritise animal health and forget to look after ourselves. Chris McVey, Welfare Manager at RSABI and psychotherapist, Hannah MacIntosh join the podcast to discuss some practical strategies to manage stress. RSABI provide emotional, practical and financial support to individuals and their families across the agricultural sector including farming and crofting. To contact RSABI call their helpline on 0300 111 4166.

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Colostrum is the key to healthy lambs and calves, delivering a boost of energy and vital protection against disease.  With spring around the corner many farmers will be thinking about storing colostrum, when and how much to give, and whether to use replacements. Colin Mason, Centre Manager at SRUC Veterinary Services in Dumfries, and Fiona Lovatt, European Recognised Specialist in Sheep Health and Production, join us to share essential advice and practical tips on colostrum management.Colostrum is the key to healthy lambs and calves, delivering a boost of energy and vital protection against disease.  With spring around the corner many farmers will be thinking about storing colostrum, when and how much to give, and whether to use replacements. Colin Mason, Centre Manager at SRUC Veterinary Services in Dumfries, and Fiona Lovatt, European Recognised Specialist in Sheep Health and Production, join us to share essential advice and practical tips on colostrum management.

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