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Episode Synopsis
THRILL OF THE HILL | Agroforestry is an increasingly popular prospect for many in Scotland and across the UK, allowing farmers and crofters the opportunity to increase carbon sequestration, nature value and allowing for the continuation and enhancement of productive activity. In this episode, Ben Raskin, Head of Horticulture and Agroforestry for the @Soil Association joins us for a broad discussion on the benefits of agroforestry, insights from their own trial farm and to promote the upcoming Agroforestry Show, the UK's first agroforestry show taking place this upcoming September. Hosted by Alexander Pirie, Edited by Cameron Waugh, Produced by Beth Errington, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond, in association with The Scottish Government.Related FAS Materialshttps://www.fas.scot/downloads/soil-association-scotlands-agroforestry-in-action-knowledge-transfer-programme/https://www.fas.scot/publication/agroforestry-in-scotland/https://www.fas.scot/article/agroforestry-farming-with-trees/Related External MaterialsHome | Agroforestry showAgroforestry On Your Farm (soilassociation.org)
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