Transition Podcast: Alan Steven’s quest to produce quality crops for local markets
Alan Steven © Angus Findlay Scottish farmer Alan Steven farms cereals and field-scale vegetables at Hillhead Farm, Kingsbarns, near St Andrew, Fife.
In this episode, Alan talks about his quest to produce quality crops while overcoming the limitations of his farm business.
See also: Transition – how to secure a more sustainable future for your farm business
Challenges include improving soil health, the double-edged sword of a mild coastal climate and reducing the distance to market.
Alan explains how his family came to farm at Hillhead Farm, what he is striving to achieve as a farmer and his hopes for the next generation.
He talks about the farm’s enterprises, how he markets what he produces, the introduction of cover crops and how he is working to reduce cultivations.
We also look at Alan’s crop establishment strategy, machinery management policy and his plans for the business over the coming years.
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