Natural Capital

The Earth’s soils, rocks, air, water, plants and animals are all valuable resources that provide a wide range of services and benefits. These resources need to be carefully managed and maintained to support a healthy functioning environment. In this Natural Capital podcast series, hosted by Rachel Smillie and Harry Fisher, we will explore different natural capital assets and their value to Scottish agriculture and the rural economy, including the opportunities and risks for the future. Hosted by Rachel Smillie and Harry Fisher, produced by Iain Boyd, edited by Ross Mackenzie and Kieron Sim, executive producer Kerry Hammond.Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.

Recent Episodes
  • John Wright - Hedgerows, Ditches, and Drystane Dykes
    May 27, 2025 – 54:07
  • Biodiversity Funding on Farms
    Feb 25, 2025 – 41:19
  • Combating Nature Loss - Scottish Biodiversity Strategy
    Jan 28, 2025 – 48:28
  • Tackling the Climate and Biodiversity Crises
    Dec 24, 2024 – 59:06
  • Fungi: The forgotten kingdom?
    Nov 28, 2024 – 57:17
  • Pivotal - Nature is Invaluable
    Oct 25, 2024 – 50:28
  • NatureScot Biodiversity Audits
    Sep 25, 2024 – 29:08
  • The Royal Highland Education Trust
    Aug 29, 2024 – 51:59
  • Loch Leven's Larder
    Aug 27, 2024 – 37:26
  • LENs and Forth Rivers Trust
    Jun 28, 2024 – 29:03
  • Trees on Farm
    May 28, 2024 – 40:58
  • Biodiversity Net Gain
    Mar 29, 2024 – 34:50
  • Agri-Environment Climate Scheme (AECS)
    Feb 29, 2024 – 35:58
  • Green Finance
    Jan 24, 2024 – 28:37
  • Rothiemurchus Estate & their Christmas Trees
    Dec 26, 2023 – 46:25
  • Islay Geese
    Nov 30, 2023 – 42:16
  • Calpa Nàdarra – Gaelic, culture and crofting
    Oct 31, 2023 – 39:01
  • Drones, Data and Decision Making
    Sep 27, 2023 – 38:25
  • Landscape Scale Collaboration
    Aug 31, 2023 – 24:31
  • Farming in a National Park
    Jul 31, 2023 – 29:03
  • 30 Days Wild - Farm Wildlife Walks
    Jun 29, 2023 – 40:13
  • Highlands Rewilding
    May 12, 2023 – 23:27
  • Bees, Butterflies and Biodiversity
    Apr 28, 2023 – 47:36
  • Ecosystem Markets and Green Commerce
    Jan 11, 2023 – 46:34
  • Arable
    Dec 16, 2022 – 44:39
  • Seaweed
    Nov 24, 2022 – 36:17
  • Peatlands
    Oct 11, 2022 – 37:26
  • Scotland's Rainforests
    Sep 13, 2022 – 38:40
  • What is Natural Capital?
    Aug 12, 2022 – 28:13
Recent Reviews
  • Bubbledress
    Informative
    This is a great podcast, when will your green financing episode be available?
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