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FAS TV S6 Episode 2
In this episode of FAS TV, we visit Drumsleed Farm, home to a pedigree Simmental herd, and meet the family behind Drumsleed Meats. We explore how they’ve successfully diversified through sustainable product development and direct-to-consumer food sales. We also head to neighbouring Westerton Farm to see how diversification into retail, on-farm experiences, and online sales has strengthened their business. Working together, the two farms are collaborating to create ready meals using high-quality, underutilised local beef, combined with fresh vegetables - bringing a true farm-to-table approach to life.
FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.
In this episode, Tiffany Stevenson talks with Simon Oxley about innovation in arable farming and Dr Neil Havis about the upcoming SRUC Crop Trial Events on 23 and 25 June 2026.
As farmers face tighter margins, higher input costs, and increasingly challenging growing conditions, making informed decisions on crop varieties and crop protection is becoming more important than ever. The SRUC crop trial events offer growers the chance to see how current and new winter wheat and spring barley varieties perform under local conditions, while also hearing insights from researchers, industry experts, and fellow farmers on promising options for future seasons.
FAS TV S6 Episode 2
In this episode of FAS TV, we visit Drumsleed Farm, home to a pedigree Simmental herd, and meet the family behind Drumsleed Meats. We explore how they’ve successfully diversified through sustainable product development and direct-to-consumer food sales. We also head to neighbouring Westerton Farm to see how diversification into retail, on-farm experiences, and online sales has strengthened their business. Working together, the two farms are collaborating to create ready meals using high-quality, underutilised local beef, combined with fresh vegetables - bringing a true farm-to-table approach to life.
FAS TV is a weekly agricultural show which recreates traditional on-farm visits.
Designed for farmers and crofters, each episode delivers technical messages in a digestible format, with real farmers demonstrating advice in practice.
Events
- 17 Jun North East Scotland: Planning and Preparing for Water Scarcity
- 18 Jun Royal Highland Show 2026
- 19 Jun Integrating Trees Network: Royal Highland Show Forestry Reception 2026
- 22 Jun Caithness WIA – Inside The Vet Lab
- 22 Jun Lairg Crofting Discussion Group – Grass Management
- 23 Jun Ross-shire WIA – Multi-Species Swards, Leys, Cover Crops & EFA
- 23 Jun Organic Ideas to Benefit Conventional Farms – Ayrshire
- 23 Jun Crops Trials Evening – Lothians
- 24 Jun Beef Calving Efficiency Roadshow – Aberdeenshire
- 24 Jun Gairloch Crofting Discussion Group – Making the Most of Grass
Events
- 17 Jun North East Scotland: Planning and Preparing for Water Scarcity
- 18 Jun Royal Highland Show 2026
- 19 Jun Integrating Trees Network: Royal Highland Show Forestry Reception 2026
- 22 Jun Caithness WIA – Inside The Vet Lab
- 22 Jun Lairg Crofting Discussion Group – Grass Management
- 23 Jun Ross-shire WIA – Multi-Species Swards, Leys, Cover Crops & EFA
- 23 Jun Organic Ideas to Benefit Conventional Farms – Ayrshire
- 23 Jun Crops Trials Evening – Lothians
- 24 Jun Beef Calving Efficiency Roadshow – Aberdeenshire
- 24 Jun Gairloch Crofting Discussion Group – Making the Most of Grass
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Benefit from the knowledge and experience of accredited farm business advisers with specialist advice
Take advantage of government funding to create a sustainable and profitable future for your farm or croft.
New farmer or crofter? Take advantage of free mentoring support to grow your business
New farmer or crofter? Take advantage of free mentoring support to grow your business
Podcasts, videos, and publications offering guidance to new farmers and crofters.