OnFARM Podcast

November 2, 2020

OnFARM Podcast: Organic oilseed rape production in Aberdeenshire

Organic oilseed rape is often said to be impossible to grow.Aberdeenshire feed manufacturer Norvite is at the centre of trials hoping to prove that claim wrong - and to offer Scottish-grown organic cold-pressed rapeseed oil as a premium product for restaurants and wholesale.

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September 14, 2020

OnFARM Helps Podcast: Gail from Greenburn returns with HR advice

As COVID-19 continues to impact lives and businesses, and new lockdown rules are implemented across Scotland, Gail Ellis from rural HR specialists Greenburn returns to OnFARM.

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September 7, 2020

OnFARM Podcast: Scotland Food and Drink CEO James Withers

Scottish Food & Drink Fortnight is an annual celebration, running from 5th to 20th September 2020.It shines a light on the incredible work of Scotland's farmers, growers, producers and suppliers.

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August 10, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 14: 'Moving Heaven and Earth' for 2021 Highland Show

Bill Gray and Alan Laidlaw say they will "move heaven and earth" to put on a 2021 Royal Highland Show despite ongoing Covid uncertainty.

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August 3, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 13: Rural Scotland's COVID Unsung Heroes

This episode is one big THANK YOU to those people across rural Scotland, and the food and drink economy, who’ve gone above and beyond during COVID lockdown.

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July 27, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 12: History and Heritage of The Highland Society

We look back at the Highland Society’s history all the way back to 1784, on a tour of Ingliston House with RHASS chairman Bill Gray. It's Bill's first visit to the Society's boardroom since the momentous decision to cancel the 2020 Royal Highland Show due to Coronavirus.For this episode, Monty also speaks to:Farming journalist and writer Andrew ArbuckleKen Fletcher, editor of the Scottish Farmer

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July 20, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 11: Equestrianism and the Love of Horses

Equestrian events attract some of the biggest crowds at the Royal Highland Show, with top show jumpers, displays of Clydesdales, Shetlands and other breeds, as well as the frenetic and joyful activity of the Pony Club Games!In this episode of OnFARM with RHASS, Anna delves into all things equestrian and hears from breeders, judges and competitors at the very top of their discipline.

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July 13, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 10: The Livestock Ring and the Trophy Room

There is so much time, passion, and painstaking commitment that goes into getting a beast ready for the ring at the Royal Highland Show.

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July 6, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 9: Heritage Skills in the Countryside Area

The Countryside Area is the section of the Royal Highland Show reserved for heritage crafts and traditional skills.It is quieter and slightly apart from the hustle and bustle of the main showground.

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June 29, 2020

OnFARM RHASS Podcast 8: How RHASS helps - Awards and Support

Ever since it got its Royal Charter in 1784, the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) has been committed to helping individuals and organisations that improve, encourage, benefit, or otherwise advance rural Scotland. I

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