Crofting Matters

By Farm Advisory Service

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Episodes: 27

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More than 750, 000 hectares of land in Scotland is in crofting tenure. In this Crofting Matters series, hosted by Siobhan Macdonald, we will explore all aspects of crofting. Covering seasonal and topical issues, crofting agriculture, regulation, wildlife, support and other associated businesses. Producer Ashleigh Forster, Editor Ross Mackenzie , Executive Producer Kerry Hammond. In association with The Scottish Government. Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.

Episode Date
A View From Shetland
May 27, 2026
Crofting Through the Seasons : Autumn & Winter
Mar 03, 2026
Crofting Through the Seasons : Spring & Summer
Feb 26, 2026
Covering the Croft and Common
Oct 29, 2025
Starting up in Crofting
Sep 24, 2025
Breaking the Grass Ceiling - Women in Crofting
Aug 29, 2025
Croft Diversification - New Enterprises in Uist
Jul 30, 2025
FFIS, CAGS, WFP and Greening for Crofting
Jun 27, 2025
Changes to Improve Welfare of Lambs
May 28, 2025
Matchmaking New and Retiring Crofters (Updated)
Nov 01, 2024
Subsidy and Support Changes for Crofting
Sep 25, 2024
Livestock Disease Risks on Crofts
Aug 28, 2024
Routes to Crofting
Jul 31, 2024
Lessons from Ireland
Jun 28, 2024
Crofting Commission Chief Executive
May 31, 2024
Common Grazing Finances: Common Issues
Oct 31, 2023
Subsidy Future & Current Schemes
Sep 29, 2023
Succession
Aug 31, 2023
Tax & VAT for Crofters
Jul 31, 2023
Crofting Commission Online Applications
Jun 30, 2023
Obtaining a Croft
May 31, 2023
Selling Stock
Oct 31, 2022
Buying Stock
Sep 30, 2022
Selecting Breeding Replacements in the Suckler Herd
Aug 31, 2022
Crofting Regulation
Jul 29, 2022
Grazing Management
Jun 30, 2022
Bull Management
May 31, 2022