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FAS TV S5 Episode 27
On this week’s FAS TV we’re focusing on spring calving. Farmer Jock Gibson highlights the importance of safety around cows at calving time, sharing his experience of being attacked by a newly calved cow. We hear how quickly the incident happened and the impact for Jock afterwards and how he has put safety measures in place for working with cattle since. A trustee of FarmStrong, Jock also highlights the importance of wellbeing.
We also hear top tips in preparation for calving from SAC Consultant Sarah Balfour.
FAS TV covers a wide range of topics across sectors, as well as regular updates on regulatory and policy changes.
In Stock Talk we speak to Gordon Whiteford who farms at Lower Mill of Tynet in Banffshire. Since 2012, Gordon and June Whiteford built an egg business, then a micro-dairy in 2020, selling milk and now ice cream directly from their 24-hour farm shop. They have brought together traditional farming practices with innovative direct-to-consumer strategies and are proud to have won Sustainable Farm of the Year 2024.
FAS TV S5 Episode 27
On this week’s FAS TV we’re focusing on spring calving. Farmer Jock Gibson highlights the importance of safety around cows at calving time, sharing his experience of being attacked by a newly calved cow. We hear how quickly the incident happened and the impact for Jock afterwards and how he has put safety measures in place for working with cattle since. A trustee of FarmStrong, Jock also highlights the importance of wellbeing.
We also hear top tips in preparation for calving from SAC Consultant Sarah Balfour.
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
- 19 Feb FAS Conference 2026
- 23 Feb Lothian WIA – Diversification and RSABI
- 23 Feb Inner Hebrides Crofting Discussion Group – Benefits of a Livestock Health Plan
- 24 Feb Horticulture: Soil Health for Market Gardeners
- 25 Feb Royal Northern Spring Show
- 25 Feb A Whole Farm Approach to System Change: Going Organic
- 25 Feb Quality Meat Scotland: The Impact of 2026 IHT Changes for Farmers and Business Owners
- 25 Feb Preparing for the Future – Castle Douglas: Enhanced Greening
- 26 Feb Preparing for the future – Inverness
Events
- 19 Feb FAS Conference 2026
- 23 Feb Lothian WIA – Diversification and RSABI
- 23 Feb Inner Hebrides Crofting Discussion Group – Benefits of a Livestock Health Plan
- 24 Feb Horticulture: Soil Health for Market Gardeners
- 25 Feb Royal Northern Spring Show
- 25 Feb A Whole Farm Approach to System Change: Going Organic
- 25 Feb Quality Meat Scotland: The Impact of 2026 IHT Changes for Farmers and Business Owners
- 25 Feb Preparing for the Future – Castle Douglas: Enhanced Greening
- 26 Feb Preparing for the future – Inverness
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