The Highland Good Food Podcast

Nov 27 2024 27 ep. 38 mins 12
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Conversations with innovative doers and thinkers in the food system in the Scottish Highlands. Discussing the question - "What do we want the food system to look like in the Highlands by 2030?"

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EPISODE 7: Is Regenerative Agriculture Really The Answer?

Nov 27 2024 51 mins  
Regenerative Farming and Regenerative Agriculture are concepts that have been around longer than you might expect. But what do they truly mean, and how are these practices reshaping the future of farming? Could it be the transformative solution the planet needs - or is regulation required to guide this rapidly growing subsector? To find out more, we delve into the experiences and p

EPISODE 6: Can longstanding family farms adapt to an uncertain future?

Jul 31 2024 48 mins  
Sustaining a family farm through generations requires immense perseverance and dedication. However, what are the current and emerging challenges that long-standing farms in the Highlands are facing? And is it true that traditional farms are resistant to change, as often perceived? In our latest episode of the Highland Good Food Podcast, we explore these questions with John and Fion

SERIES 4 - EPISODE 5: Why Are Alternative Food Business Models Needed?

Apr 23 2024 40 mins  
Here are some great and inspiring ideas from two different Scottish businesses. Both Macleod Organics in the Highlands and Balcaskie Estate in Fife have thrived by being creative and willing to pursue what they believe in with passion and ingenuity.

SERIES 4; EPISODE 4. What is the Good Food Nation Plan?

Mar 06 2024 56 mins  
What is the Good Food Nation Plan? What does it mean to each of us and how can we assure that this opportunity is made the most of? In March there will be an option to join organised “consultation engagement events” Sounds a bit wordy, but it can be helpful to understand what opportunities there are to be a little more involved in the Good Food Nation plan. https://consult.gov.

SERIES 4; EPISODE 3. Unveiling the Potential of Farmer Clusters with the Highland Good Food Partnership

Jan 17 2024 53 mins  
In this episode, we delve into Farmer Clusters in Scotland. Join us as we explore the challenges, successes, and the exciting potential of what can be achieved when farmers unite on a larger scale. Our guests include Fiona Torrance from the Game and Wildlife Conservation Trust, Kat Sharp, farmer and facilitator for the Glen Urquhart Farmer Cluster, and Fred Swift, Farmer and facili

SERIES 4; EPISODE 2. Creative ways to make a living on a croft.

Sep 06 2023 43 mins  
Creative ways to make a living on a croft In this episode we meet three people living and making a living on croft land across the Highlands and Islands. Living close to the land and working with the seasons, their stories are individual, yet with similar threads of love of nature and a willingness to be creative and inventive. Have a listen and see if this way of life could be for

SERIES 4; EPISODE 1. Worldwide Opportunities on Organic Farms

May 08 2023 47 mins  
Following WWOOFing hosts and volunteers and their experiences in the Highlands

Educating and training for a sustainable local food system

Jul 07 2022 37 mins  
In this episode we explore some of the ways education and training can contribute to teaching young people and adults how to grow food and develop skills for life and work. We speak to the manager of a small working farm on the Black Isle, the founder of the Lochaber Rural Education Trust and the Headteacher in charge of a 'Grow, Cook, Compost' primary school project.

Community Food

Apr 08 2022 27 mins  
Laura speaks to Anna from Planet Sutherland, Mairi from the Fearn Free Food Garden and Emma from the Auchtertyre Community Garden. They discuss the importance of community food projects, which offer a space for learning, a place to gather and grow. A very inspiring listen!

COP 26 Reflections Part 2

Mar 07 2022 24 mins  
In this episode, Highland Good Food team member Laura Dorantt speaks to Yvan Biot, who was involved in the Fork to Farm Dialogues at COP26, and Highland Good Food Coordinator, Catriona Ferguson. They both went to some of the people's COP events and make some connections to the work they are doing now. This episode was inspired by the Outraged and Optimism, a podcast that explores t