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The Farmers Weekly Podcast

Unwrapped: the latest SFI update, potato virus in Scotland, winter linseed break crops, harvest update and market prices, & Aberdeen Angus history book

Aug 9, 2024
43:24

In this episode, we get to grips with the latest Sustainable Farming Incentive – and what it means for your farm business.

Scottish growers face heavy losses after virus-hit potato crops are destroyed in an effort to protect high-health status seed production.

Could more winter linseed be grown as an alternative break crop?

We've a harvest update and all the latest market prices.

And we review a sumptuous history book of Aberdeen Angus cattle – the world's most popular pedigree beef breed.

This episode is co-hosted by Johann Tasker and Sandy Kirkpatrick, with additional reporting by Philip Case and Adam Clarke.

To contact the Farmers Weekly Podcast, email podcast@fwi.co.uk. In the UK, you can also text the word FARM followed by your message to 88 44 0. 

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