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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 our latest Rural Roundup episode, George Chalmers and Mary-Jane Lawrie discuss Farm Insurance with NFU Mutual’s Douglas Schreiber. What should farmers think about ahead of renewal? What roles do dashcams play? Listen to our episode for information and advice on all things farm insurance.
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
- 25 Feb Quality Meat Scotland: The Impact of 2026 IHT Changes for Farmers and Business Owners
- 26 Feb Preparing for the future – Inverness
- 26 Feb Preparing for the Future – Aberdeen: Enhanced Greening
- 27 Feb Ross-shire WIA – Sheep Record Keeping
- 2 Mar Responding to Extremes – Forfar
- 3 Mar Farming & Water Scotland, The Upper Forth Farmer & Land Manager Network – Making Every Drop Count: Sustainable Management of Waterways
- 3 Mar Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How: Barra – Part B
- 4 Mar Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How: Benbecula & South Uist – Part B
- 5 Mar Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How: North Uist – Part B
Events
- 25 Feb Quality Meat Scotland: The Impact of 2026 IHT Changes for Farmers and Business Owners
- 26 Feb Preparing for the future – Inverness
- 26 Feb Preparing for the Future – Aberdeen: Enhanced Greening
- 27 Feb Ross-shire WIA – Sheep Record Keeping
- 2 Mar Responding to Extremes – Forfar
- 3 Mar Farming & Water Scotland, The Upper Forth Farmer & Land Manager Network – Making Every Drop Count: Sustainable Management of Waterways
- 3 Mar Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How: Barra – Part B
- 4 Mar Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How: Benbecula & South Uist – Part B
- 5 Mar Common Grazing: Smarter Management & Financial Know-How: North Uist – Part B
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