FED by Farmers Podcast

Leanne Bertram - Scottish Dairy Farm of the Year 2025 and milking Jersey cows for Graham's Dairy.

This week we are joined by Leanne Bertram, Dairy Herd Manager for Graham's Dairy's very own herd of Jersey cows. Leanne is an old friend of Cammy's from the shearing world where she has represented Scotland in the wool handling on several occasions. We hear about how Leanne runs a tight ship and we talk about her success this year winning Scottish Dairy Farm of the year at the Scottish Agriculture awards 2025.
 
We hope you enjoy, 
 
Cammy and Iona
 
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Blythbridge Holsteins - Milking 500+ cows on robots and winning UK Dairy Day

This week Colin and Issy Laird join us for a walk round Blyth Farm near Peebles. There they milk over 500 holstein cows on Lely robots as well as a handful of Jersey cows. They are an incredibly successful show herd having won multiple titles including UK Dairy Day twice. We are also joined by Herd Manager Graeme shares some insights into working at such a large unit.
we hope you enjoy,
 
Cammy and Iona
 
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Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

Adam Sinclair - The journey from pro rugby player to businessman to Suffolk sheep!

Adam Sinclair is a Stirling lad who used his genetic gifts of size and strength to make it big on the rugby pitch. In this podcast we speak about his time playing rugby in France South Africa and England. As his pro rugby career ended he focussed on building a successful removals business which has now grown into a successful container / storage business. Adam has a great story to tell and I hope you enjoy it as much as we did. 
You can find his business page here - https://www.hiabcontainerscotland.co.uk/
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Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

Niall Jeffrey - 1000 acres of arable and feeding cattle in outdoor yards, all while working for QMS

Niall Jeffry is a member of the QMS board and has an active role in steering the direction of the Farm Assurance scheme. He's the perfect man for the job because he also farms on a big scale with over 1000 acres of arable crops and a large cattle feeding unit with outdoor corals  Niall provides some great conversation which is why this podcast is so long!
We hope you enjoy
Cammy and Iona
Niall Jeffrey - 1000 acres of arable and feeding cattle in outdoor yards, all while working for QMS
 
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Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.
 
 
 
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Thanks to our Sponsors:
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Visit our website to see our range of custom made clothing www.fedbyfarmers.co.uk
Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

Jim Fowlie - Finishing 1600 cattle every year

Jim Fowlie finishes 1600 mostly angus cattle in Aberdeenshire. In this interview we hear about his journey into farming, how he buys his cattle and where he sells them.
We also talk about mistakes made and of course, Jim tells plenty jokes. 
We hope you enjoy
Cammy and Iona
 
 
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Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

Cammy’s in China….

Not your usual podcast today folks. Apologies from me (Cammy) all the way from China as some restrictive internet issues mean I can’t get this weeks podcast up. 
so next week you have Jim Fowlie to look forward to! It’s worth the wait. 

Ewen McMillan - Does the Scottish Blackface breed need to change?

Ewen McMillan farms at Lurg and Townhead farm near Fintry. There he runs Scottish Blackface sheep, Cheviot Sheep and Jacob sheep along with a fold of Highland Cattle.
Ewen has strong views on the Scottish Blackface breed and it's current issues and he shares them with us in this podcast. He also talks at length about his faith and finding god following the death of his brother.
We hope you enjoy this discussion,
Cammy and Iona
 
 
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Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

The Barclay Brothers - The next generation of farmers

This week we are joined by the Barclay Brothers Cameron, Finlay and Archie as we get the perspective of the younger generation.
We get nostalgic talking about school, sports and farming.
We hope you enjoy, Cammy & Iona 

Nikki and Olly Dallas - Thorabella Farm and BBCs This Farming Life

Nikki and Olly Dallas from Thorabella Farm are well known following their appearance on This Farming Life. Join us as we chat all things business and how they have turned their small farm into a thriving business by thinking outside the box
We hope you enjoy,
Cammy and Iona
 
 
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Visit our website to see our range of custom made clothing www.fedbyfarmers.co.uk
Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.

Matt Griffin - Neidpath Farms and the search for healthier soils

This week we speak with Matt Griffin, estate manager at Neidpath Farms in Peebles. Matt is passionate about farming and about how we can do it in a way that improves the soil and I always learn something new from our conversations.
We hope you enjoy,
Cammy and Iona
 
 
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Thanks to our Sponsors:
Crystalyx
Herdwatch: https://herdwatchng.app.link/FedbyFarmers
Visit our website to see our range of custom made clothing www.fedbyfarmers.co.uk
Our podcast releases on Audio platforms at 7am, and on youtube later the same day.