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Farming & Water Scotland

Helping farmers to reduce diffuse pollution risks and benefit their farming business.

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18: Water Scarcity: Impacts across Scotland

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2025/06/12

Water scarcity occurs when there is not enough water to meet the demands of humans and the ecology. Recent trends have seen an increase in the frequency of water shortage, but what are the implications of this for those who work, use and rely on water supply. In this podcast, Farming and Water Scotland are in conversation with Pete Wright from SEPA, Malcolm Smith, Agricultural Advisor at the Cairngorms National Park and Duncan Ferguson, Spey Fishery Board to discuss the impact of water scarcity

39:28

17: Integrated Pest Management and the Voluntary...

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2025/03/24

Image copyright Craig StephenHow can you improve pesticide management on farm? In this podcast we chat with Neal Evans, Operational Director from The Voluntary Initiative and David Bell, farmer and chairperson of The Voluntary Initiative. Throughout the podcast we discuss the management of pesticides, integrated pest management and options open to farmers. Supporting material Voluntary Initiative https://voluntaryinitiative.org.uk/ Integrated Pest Management

35:53

16: Riverbank Stabilisation - what do you need to do

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2025/03/04

Riverbank stabilisation features can been a key solution to protecting riverbanks and safeguarding key agricultural land. In this podcast episode we chat with Helen Reid, Senior Hydromorphologist from SEPA and Alex Pirie from SAC Consulting about schemes throughout Scotland, the practical and technical elements land managers need to know before approaching a project and potential funding paths that are currently open.Supporting material AECS capital option Restoring (Protecting) River

41:57

15: Organic matter - why is it important?

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2025/01/29

Image © Craig StephenOrganic matter, why is it important, what benefits does it bring to the soil? In this podcast we discuss organic matter, from what it is, to the benefits that can be gained from improving the quantity in your soil. With Zack Reilly from Scottish Agronomy and Wull Dryburgh from SEPA the podcast discusses the technical break down of soil to the interaction with land managers who have spent years dedicated to improving their soil. The conversation then turns to soil organic

28:23

14: Magic Margins - helping maintain soil on farm

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/12/13

In this podcast we chat to David Boldrin from JHI about how magic margins can be used to help reduce diffuse pollution on farm and help maintain soil on farm.

31:11

13: Reduce, reuse, recycle: clean and dirty water on...

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/10/24

In this podcast Jackie McColm and Robert Ramsay discuss managing water on farm. Looking at ways and methods farmers can reduce clean water entering slurry storage tanks, therefore, increasing capacity and leading to cost savings. Additionally we discuss ways that farmers can reuse and recycle water on farm, which increases efficiency, resilience to extreme weather and can provide sustainable water management on farm. Further resources: Managing water around the steading Ideas for keeping clean

24:38

12: Environmental and animal welfare considerations...

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/10/02

Photo ©Neil FellThis podcast focuses on how farmers can manage sheep scab. In particular discussing what farmers need to be aware of and the rules and regulations that need to be followed when managing sheep dip from animal welfare, to environmental regulation. Supporting material: Scab mites | SCOPS Sheep Scab | Moredun Stop the Spread (youtube.com) Control of sheep scab fas.scot/downloads/technical-note-tn636-control-of-sheep-scab/ PEPFAA CODE: Sheep Dip

27:31

10: Riparian Planting for land management.

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/05/02

Riparian Planting can offer vast benefits to improving water quality and easing land management. In this podcast we examine the benefits of these woodland, looking at funding streams available to discussing the great array of benefits that Riparian woodlands provide with SEPA, Scottish Forestry and SAC Consulting.Supporting material Riverwoods https://www.riverwoods.org.uk/ Forest Research https://www.forestresearch.gov.uk/ Forest Grant

31:30

11: Working with SEPA to manage water flow on farm

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/04/25

In this podcast we discuss with Alasdair Matheson and Graeme Henderson from SEPA, and Peter Lindsay, from SAC Consulting, how land managers can work with SEPA to manage water flow on farm. Focusing on what farmers can do with regard to ditches, drainage and dredging on farm we discuss the rules and guidelines which must be followed. Through our discussion we focus on the management actions, which can be done without involvement from SEPA, to complex licensing process. Supporting information: SEPA

38:15

9: Protecting and enhancing soils on farm

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/04/18

Following on from extreme weather events that have been occurring throughout Scotland over the passed few years, Karen Dobbie, Senior Soil Scientist from SEPA and David Ross, Principal Agricultural Consultant from SAC Consulting discuss soils on farm. The James Hutton Institute have calculated that there is more water held in Scotland’s soils when fully wet than in all our freshwater lochs. Therefore, protecting and retaining soil on farm can be a key component to mitigating against flooding and

29:45

8: Managing Water on Farm - From Drought to Flooding.

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/04/11

Scotland's climate is changing and with that we are observing and experiencing changes to water availability on farm. From drought to extreme flooding this podcast discusses trends and on the ground experience farmers have faced during these events. Looking at ways farmers can prepare and help mitigate changing weather patterns so make their business more resilient. Supporting information: Farming Water Scotland: Managing Water on Your Farm

25:38

7: Compliance - Know the rules

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/03/28

In this episode we are discussing compliance with Stephen Field from SEPA and Alexander Pirie from SAC Consulting. We focus on general biding rules and other helpful tips to ensure that farmers can remain compliant and protect the water environment.Supporting information mentioned throughout this podcast can be found in the links below: Farming Water Scotland: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/ Scottish Environment Protection Agency: https://www.sepa.org.uk/ Water Regulations:

34:39

6: Slurry Store Stories

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2024/03/20

In this episode we are discussing slurry stores with Stephen Field from SEPA and Cara Campbell from SAC Consulting. Looking at regulations and options of slurry stores available for farmers. Through discussion we focus on what farmers need to do to manage and store slurry on farm. Supporting information mentioned throughout this podcast can be found in the links below: PEPFAA Code: Slurry & Manure https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/pepfaa-code-of-good-practice/slurry-manure/ Slurry Based

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5: Improving soil management on the Balcaskie Estate

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2022/04/27

Soil management is a key part of controlling diffuse pollution on farms, in this podcast soil scientist Joanna Cloy and Farm manager Sam Parsons from Balcaskie Estate discuss what can be done to improve soil management on farm. They touch on topics such as mob grazing, cover crops and how to improve soil structure and organic matter on farms.Mob grazing is short duration, high density grazing with a longer than usual grass recovery period. For more information see the 'Mob grazing with beef' guide

39:30

4: Managing water on the steading

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2021/02/26

In this episode Pete wright from SEPA discusses the importance of managing water on the steading with Dr Bill Crooks, soils and drainage specialist from SAC consulting. Bill talks about the importance of having the right management and procedures in place so that you reduce the risk of pollution from the steading but also reduce the amount of unwanted water finding its way into storage systems. The financial and time benefits of a good system are discussed highlighting many actions that can be taken

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3: Who are Farming and Water Scotland?

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2020/12/13

In this Episode Pete Wright from SEPA introduces you to some of the people that make farming and water Scotland tick, Rebecca Audsley SAC Consulting, Wull Dryburgh SEPA and Alexander Pirie SAC Consulting. They discuss why Farming and Water Scotland came about, some of their experiences at shows all around Scotland and why it is more important than ever that the message of reducing diffuse pollution on farms continues to reach farmers in the future.

29:59

2: SEPAs Catchment Coordinators

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2020/10/31

In this episode Pete Wright from SEPAs land unit speaks to his colleagues in the unit about their efforts working with farmers throughout Scotlands priority catchments to bring about positive outcomes for the the environment.

36:10

1: Alternative Watering Robert Ramsay

Farming & Water Scotland ·

2020/10/03

In this podcast Farmer and beef consultant Robert Ramsay speaks to SEPAs Pete Wright about his new alternative watering system of solar powered pumps and water troughs. Robert speaks about the lessons he has learned and the immediate benefits he has seen and the potential to improve his farm management under the new watering system.

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