The SRUC Podcast
di Scotland's Rural College
Exploring perceptions of nature-economy relationships in Scotland
Informazioni su questo podcast
Want to learn more about the world around you? How the interconnected nature of agriculture, the economy, the natural world, our food and our environment all works together?
Scotland's Rural College are the experts on the natural economy. Whether it is local or global, small scale or industrial production, business or education - we are across all the factors relating to how our relationship with land, sea and air is effecting the world now and into the future.
We are equipping the next generation of not just farmers and land managers, but scientists, vets, researchers, animal care professionals and much more besides.
On this podcast you'll hear everything from conversations with our people to exciting announcements regarding key projects. Most importantly you will learn about the unique offering SRUC has, and how it is central to a sustainable natural economy.
Episodi
I 20 episodi più recenti su 115
- Exploring perceptions of nature-economy relationships in Scotland · 1 h 0 min · Episodio 115Over the last 4 years researchers from SRUC, Seb O’Connor and Joana Ferreira have explored perceptions of Nature-Economy relationships in Scotland. We hear terms all the time…
- On the Hoof: Engaging with beef farmers and using tools to improve cattle health and performance · 27 min · Episodio 114In this episode, Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager, is joined by Will Allman, Director of Belmont Farm & Equine Vets, an independent veterinary practice…
- Seeing the Forest for the Degrees · 53 min · Episodio 113Join Ely Blyth and Lucy Thornton for another trip into the woods. This time the Forest and Outdoor Learning Award (FOLA) team are exploring how forest school can be applied…
- Dive into the fascinating world of the Honey Bee · 30 min · Episodio 112Join host Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager, as she chats with special guest Lorraine Johnston, SRUC’s Bee Advisor for Scotland. Explore the hidden…
- On the Hoof: Premium Cattle Health Scheme - improving health and productivity in suckler herds alongside the Welsh Governments' Sustainability in Farming Scheme · 28 min · Episodio 106This podcast has been created as a useful update for farm vets with beef clients. Gareth Mulligan, Director of Afon Vets a mixed practice in South Wales and Chairman of Iechyd Da…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Mike McKenna & Mike O'Keefe · 1 h 16 min · Episodio 109Guests: • Mike McKenna – General Manager, Amata Spring Country Club • Mike O’Keeffe – Global Intern Manager, Ohio State University’s International Turfgrass Intern Program…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Tony Hanson · 1 h 0 min · Episodio 108Guest: • Tony Hanson – Managing Director, Environmental Solutions International Summary: Water! Yes, that’s right we are talking water in this episode of the podcast with Tony…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Alex Knight & Carinne Taylor from Scottish Golf · 49 min · Episodio 107Guests: • Alex Knight – Community Impact Manager, Scottish Golf • Carinne Taylor – Northeast Regional Development Manager, Scottish Golf Summary: We sit down with Alex Knight…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Kate Stillwell · 49 min · Episodio 110Guest: • Kate Stillwell – Head Greenkeeper, The Golf Club of Kópavogur and Garðabær (GKG) Summary: Ian and Ben virtually touch down in Reykjavík, Iceland for an engaging chat…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with James MacBeath & David Gemmell from Brora Golf Club · 52 min · Episodio 106Guests: • James MacBeath – Course Manager, Brora Golf Club • David Gemmell – General Manager, Brora Golf Club Summary: Ian goes on the road to Brora Golf Club to speak with…
- On the Hoof: Botulism in cattle – an overview for the farm vet · 25 min · Episodio 105In this On the Hoof podcast for vets in practice Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager asks Alwyn Jones, Veterinary Investigation Officer from St Boswells…
- On the Hoof: Long Bone Deformity · 25 min · Episodio 104During the spring calving season of 2025, several cases of Long Bone Deformity (LBD) were diagnosed in suckler herds. Unfortunately, by the time calves are born with this…
- On the Hoof: Lameness in Dairy Cows in Robotic Milking Systems · 23 min · Episodio 102In this podcast, Colin Mason Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, picks up on some of the key messages from a recent Dairy meeting in Scotland. Hosted…
- On the Hoof: Bovine Respiratory Disease (BRD) reminder for vets in practice · 24 min · Episodio 103This timely podcast hosted by Alison Braddock provides a quick recap on Bovine Respiratory Disease for busy vets in practice. Colin Mason Centre Manager and Veterinary…
- On the Hoof: PGE Risk for lambs - Update · 16 min · Episodio 101In this ‘On the Hoof’ Podcast for vets in practice (equally useful for farmers too!) Colin Mason, Centre Manager and Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries talks to Alison…
- On the Hoof: Minerals Matter - Unlock Peak Performance in The Flock · 37 min · Episodio 100In this ‘On the Hoof’ podcast Heather Stevenson, Veterinary Investigation Officer, Dumfries, explains the importance of minerals and trace elements in the sheep flock. This…
- On the Hoof: Update on Phase 6 for Scotland’s BVD Eradication Programme · 18 min · Episodio 99This ‘On the Hoof’ Podcast with VIO and Centre Manager Helen Carty is hosted by Alison Braddock, Marketing and Business Development Manager and examines the new phase 6 in…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Mike O'Keeffe and David McGregor · 1 h 6 min · Episodio 98Guests: Michael O’Keeffe – Global Intern Manager for Ohio State University’s International Turfgrass Intern Program David McGregor – Director Of Grounds at Westwood Country Club…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Darren McLaughlin · 45 min · Episodio 97Guest: Darren McLaughlin – Golf Courses Manager at Trump Turnberry Golf Resort Summary: We cover a range of compelling topics with Darren including his experience working around…
- On the 1st Tee: Behind the scenes of golf with Kerr Rowan and David Addison · 1 h 3 min · Episodio 96Guests: Kerr Rowan – Course Manager at Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club David Addison – General Manager at Kilmarnock (Barassie) Golf Club, PGA Fellow Manager Summary: We touch…







