6: Slurry Store Stories

3: Who are Farming and Water Scotland?

Release Date: 12/13/2020

Description: 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. 

Explicit: No

11: Working with SEPA to manage water flow on farm

Release Date: 04/25/2024

Description: 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 have produced a Dredging webpage where you will find all legislation and guidance: https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/water/engineering/dredging/  On this page you will also find a Land Managers Guide Farming Water Scotland have many resources on managing field ditches and drains, which can be accessed here: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/managing-water-on-your-farm/field-ditches-and-drains/ All regulations and authorisation procedures for carrying our any activity which may affect Scotland’s’ water environment can be found on SEPA’ website here https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/water/ this page includes a link to the CAR Practical Guide mentioned in this podcast.  Please contact SEPA to discuss any water management project via their email: [email protected] or please call 03000 99 66 99. For details on sniffers flood risk management conference please click here.  Farming Water Scotland have great resources on managing water on your farm using natural flood management techniques, for further information please visit here.  The Farm Advisory Service has produced a vast amount of material to help manage water on farm, a selection of materials are below: 3D Buffer Zones https://www.fas.scot/article/3d-buffer-zones/ Woodland creation https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/farm-woodlands/woodland-creation/ Water management https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/

Explicit: No

7: Compliance - Know the rules

Release Date: 03/28/2024

Description: 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: https://www.sepa.org.uk/regulations/water/ Farming Water Scotland Know the Rules: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/know-the-rules/ The Water Environment (Controlled Activities) (Scotland) Regulations 2011 (as amended) Practical Guide: https://www.sepa.org.uk/media/dw5de0kh/car-a-practical-guide.pdf PEPFAA Code: https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/pepfaa-code-of-good-practice/ Rural Payments and Services: Slurry Storage https://www.ruralpayments.org/publicsite/futures/topics/all-schemes/agri-environment-climate-scheme/management-options-and-capital-items/slurry-storage/ Please note that the deadline for applications of 19 April 2024 Rainwater Harvesting  https://www.fas.scot/publication/resilient-technology-options-for-water-management-on-farm/ https://www.fas.scot/publication/water-management-on-your-farm-rainwater-harvesting/ Buffer Strips https://www.fas.scot/environment/water-management/water-margins-2/ Farm Advisory Specialist advice service https://www.fas.scot/advice-grants/ Risk Assessment for Manure and Slurry (RAMS) Map https://www.farmingandwaterscotland.org/managing-water-on-your-farm/the-4-point-plan-4pp/risk-assessment-for-manure-and-slurry-rams-map/

Explicit: No

9: Protecting and enhancing soils on farm

Release Date: 04/18/2024

Description: Following on from extreme weather events that have been occurring throughout Scotland over the past few years, Karen Dobbie, Principal 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 protecting farms in a changing climate.  In this podcast we discuss what ‘good’ soil health is and how farmers can enhance and protect this resource for viable businesses, retaining and improving soil on farm.  Supporting information Valuing Your Soils - Farming and Water Scotland  PEPFAA: Soils What can land managers do? - Farming and Water Scotland The Farm Advisory Service as many pages offering information on soil management and groups looking at way to improve soil on farm Farm Advisory Service: Soils Scotland’s soils Home | Scotland's soils (environment.gov.scot)  The soil risk / vulnerability maps can be found at: Risk maps | Scotland's soils (environment.gov.scot)  These can be used in conjunction with the Hutton Soil Finder App SoilFinder - The James Hutton Institute | Science connecting land and people You can also access the soil maps of Scotland and the land capability maps on the soils website Maps | Scotland's soils (environment.gov.scot)  There is also an agricultural soils information page within Scotland’s soils website Agriculture | Scotland's soils (environment.gov.scot).  The soil heath score card can be found on AHDB website here https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/the-soil-health-scorecard Information on Regenerative Agriculture can be found below: https://www.fas.scot/crops-soils/soils/regenerative-agriculture/ Building resilience into Scotland’s rural sector through working with nature and technology

Explicit: No

MFR Farming

Release Date: 08/23/2020

Description: Farmer Jonesy brings you the latest on issues affecting farming in the north of Scotland.

Explicit: No

OnFARM Scottish farming podcast

Release Date: 09/05/2020

Authors: Scene and Herd PR and Marketing

Description: Food, farming and rural life from Scotland and beyond. OnFARM showcases rural enterprise, and 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.

Explicit: No

The Water Zone AG Podcast

Release Date: 09/23/2020

Authors: The Toro Company

Description: Learn about water in agriculture from The Toro Company’s agricultural irrigation veterans Inge Bisconer and Paul McFadden. The Water Zone Ag Podcast explores water issues in agriculture and farming from various perspectives to advance the water conversation and build awareness. Each month, Inge and Paul discuss irrigated agriculture, best practices and solutions to water scarcity and water quality. Hear from featured guests and notable water experts who will offer insights into the complexities of water management. Urban, rural and environmental interests alike will gain awareness of the water challenges facing farmers. In the face of population growth, environmental demands, climate change, drought, floods and more, the role of water in modern agriculture and society is more vital now than ever before.

Explicit: No

Resilient Farming

Release Date: 02/04/2021

Authors: Steven Green

Description: Dr. Steve Green is a professor of soil and water conservation and a promoter of agricultural management that improves soil health. On the Resilient Farming Podcast, he discusses farming practices that improve soil health and enhance resiliency in the farming enterprise. This podcast is for farmers, agriculture support personnel, and anyone interested in how food and fiber can be grown more sustainably. The episodes include interviews with farmers and agriculture industry support personnel and agricultural scientists.

Explicit: No

Off The Water's Podcast

Release Date: 09/11/2020

Authors: offthewater

Description: “Off the water” give a voice to the Scottish recreational water users, bringing all aspects of boating together. In our podcast we will cover a wide range of topics that will be aimed at keeping everyone up to date and connected, while discussing the key hot topics for sailing and boating around Scotland.

Explicit: No

Commercial farming Vs subsistence farming

Release Date: 08/28/2020

Authors: Novowi

Description: You will learn Commercial farming Vs subsistence farming

Explicit: No

Farming

Release Date: 05/01/2021

Authors: baljinder Singh

Description: Kisan ekta zindabad

Explicit: No

THE VIRTUAL FARMER Starring Okiebugkid

Release Date: 12/04/2021

Authors: Okiebugkid

Description: My farming experiences and techniques in Farming Simulator 19

Explicit: No

Farmview with Kieran O'Connor

Release Date: 09/10/2020

Description: Join Kieran O'Connor every Thursday at 6pm and Saturday at 9am for our weekly farming programme; discussing the latest farming news, new products and farming innovation, ag-science and the business of farming.

Explicit: No

Theatre Scotland

Release Date: 08/24/2020

Authors: Theatre Scotland

Description: Theatre Scotland presents podcasts which discuss theatre in Scotland, whether that's visiting or originated in Scotland.

Explicit: No

Mong’Mobu Freshness

Release Date: 04/17/2021

Authors: Mong’Mobu Freshness

Description: Everything farming related, from hydroponics to dryland maize and anything in between, if it’s farming related we’ll have a conversation on it. #blackfarming #farming

Explicit: No