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OnFARM Scotland's rural podcast Scene and Herd PR and Marketing
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Food, farming and rural life from Scotland and beyond. OnFARM showcases rural enterprise, community, creativity, and so much more. We champion the producers, grafters, and innovators who put food on our tables and keep our countryside green and beautiful for all. OnFARM: Food, Agricultural and Rural Matters in Scotland. New episodes every Monday, presented by Anna Davies and Ross Montague.
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ADHD in farming: Will Evans and Domhnall Macsween
Will Evans and Domhnall Macsween have both recently been diagnosed with ADHD (Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder). Will, who is chair of the Oxford Farming Conference and host of the Rock and Roll Farming podcast, shares thoughts with BBC Alba presenter Domhnall and OnFARM host Anna Davies. Both men believe that undiagnosed ADHD may be prevalent in UK agriculture.
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75 years of Lauderdale point-to-point
Horse racing will make a welcome return to the hills above Galashiels next month (Sunday 16th April) when the Lauderdale point-to-point takes place at Mosshouses.
The race meeting, the first since 2019, will celebrate 75 years of racing at the scenic course.
Monty caught up with two members of the organising committee, Charlotte Dun and Tony Hogarth, to find out more about the sport and the history of racing at Britains highest race course. -
Highland fresh flowers from Corrimony Farm: Mother's Day sorted!
Barbara Girvan sells fresh seasonal flowers grown on her family's Highland farm in the heart of Glenurquhart, near Inverness. You can set up a subscription to get monthly bouquets delivered direct to your door. Something to think about with Mother's Day just around the corner!
Barbara's flower business 'The Wild Acre': https://corrimonyfarm.co.uk/contact-us
Thanks as always to episode sponsor Scottish law firm Gillespie McAndrew: https://www.gillespiemacandrew.co.uk/ -
James Oswald, Fife farmer and best-selling crime writer (2 of 2)
A second visit to the home of farmer and Sunday Times-bestselling author James Oswald. Monty's a big fan of James' supernatural crime books, especially the Edinburgh-based Inspector Tony McLean series. This is the second of two episodes recorded at James' home.
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James Oswald, Fife farmer and best-selling crime writer (1 of 2)
James Oswald is the Sunday Times-bestselling author of dozens of books including the Edinburgh-based Inspector Tony McLean series of supernatural crime novels. He's also a Fife farmer, and particularly proud of his breeding herd of Highland cattle. Monty's a big fan of James' books, and jumped at the chance to pay him a visit for the podcast. This is the first of two episodes recorded at James' home.
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Showcase: Agri Culture podcast from FAS Sounds
Something a bit different this week: Anna was recently interviewed by Mary Jane Lawrie for the FAS Sounds Agri Culture podcast, so we thought we'd bring you that interview in full as a behind-the-scenes peek at life at Scene and Herd and OnFARM.
If you enjoy what you hear, do go and check out the FAS Sounds stable of podcasts at fas.scot/sounds
Agri Culture is one of six different shows under the FAS Sounds banner. Among others, they have a 'Rural Round-up', 'Stock Talk', 'CropCast', and 'Crofting Matters' shows. They are all delivered under the banner of the Scottish Government’s Farm Advisory Service, or FAS for short.
The Farm Advisory Service offers advice to farmers on almost any topic: www.fas.scot