OnFARM Podcast: Farming and AMR (anti-microbial resistance) - with SEFARI's Moredun and Rowett Institutes

AMR - anti-microbial resistance - is the name for the growing number of infections that are becoming difficult or impossible to treat with antibiotics and other treatments. It affects both livestock, wildlife, and humans alike. It's a global concern - considered by the World Health Organization and others to be among the world's top public health threats.

OnFARM Podcast: Scottish soft fruit health benefits - with SEFARI and the James Hutton and Rowett Institutes

We all know Scottish soft fruits are good for us - but in this OnFARM, experts explain exactly how and why Scottish berries have such brilliant health benefits - including some we are still learning about.From potential to combat diabetes and dementia, to helping with obesity, researchers from the Rowett and John Hutton Institutes share some very exciting findings.

OnFARM Podcast: Should you be farming hemp? - with SEFARI and the Rowett Institute

Barley, wheat, oilseed rape... Should hemp be considered alongside these as viable crops for Scottish growers? Researchers at the University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute are championing hemp as a healthy and sustainable food crop. It's a rich source of protein, dietary fibre, and other healthy fats and minerals.

OnFARM Podcast: Monty’s brain tumour: a health update

Seven months after suffering a seizure, and being diagnosed with brain cancer, Monty and his wife Moira chat with Anna and producer Dave about how things have been.

OnFARM Podcast: "Extreme" fly-tipping: legal advice from Gillespie Macandrew

Fly-tipping is something all too many farmers and landowners will be aware of. If "extreme" fly-tipping is new to you, we're talking about bigger things being dumped, like caravans or vehicles.

OnFARM Podcast: Andrew Arbuckle: champion pole vaulter (repeat)

After lots of lovely feedback on last week's episode with 91-year-old East Lothian farmer Willie Logan, and the launch of OnRECORD to capture memories of Scottish agriculture, we are re-sharing this chat from our archive.

OnFARM Podcast: OnRECORD: Willie Logan on 91 years (and counting) of farming life

Willie Logan from East Lothian shares memories of farming, horses and families, from his 91 years (so far!) living and working in Scottish agriculture.

OnFARM Podcast: Farming Funny podcast: Nick and Jim swap notes with OnFARM

Nick Thomson and James Fairlie are two-thirds of the 'Farming Funny' podcast alongside Sandy KirkPatrick. In this episode, Nick and James (sadly not Sandy) join Anna for a blether about life, farming, and podcasting - and why James always has something to get angry about.

OnFARM Podcast: RSABI's Carol McLaren speaks to OnFARM

Carol McLaren chats with Anna about her time so far as CEO of Scottish farming support charity RSABI. There is some discussion of mental ill health - including feeling suicidal - in this episode.

OnFARM Podcast: Farmstrong, a Nuffield Scholarship, and Moray farming: Jock Gibson

Jock Wilson is a busy guy! In this episode, producer Dave visits Jock to learn about the various projects and enterprises he's involved in - from beef and sheep farming at Edinvale Farm in Moray, to running Macbeth's butcher and game dealer.