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Last broadcast on Sun, 22 Nov 2009, 11:05 on BBC Radio Scotland (except MW) (see all broadcasts).
Synopsis
Mark Stephen and Euan McIlwraith explore the latest outdoor activities from Shetland to the Borders. Plus the key stories for those who live and work in the countryside.
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On this week's programme
Top of the agenda at this week's Agriscot was how farmers could reduce their environmental impact and help fulfil climate change targets set by politicians. We hear about work already underway, including the precision application of fertilisers and using by products from the whisky and brewing industry to feed cattle. Plus, a farmer tells us why he believes that it is possible for every farm in Scotland to be carbon neutral.
A major cull is underway in New Galloway to tackle the spread of a non-native shellfish which is threatening local fish stocks. Around a million crayfish have been removed from Loch Ken as part of a Scottish Government research project. Mark Stephen gets an insight into why these shellfish are perceived as pests.
Continuing our focus on farm diversification projects, Mark fulfils his dream and spends the afternoon driving a tank.
As the Marine Bill makes its way through the Scottish Parliament, Euan McIlwraith looks at how our seas will be managed in the future.
As part of the BBC's Children in Need Appeal, we visit two projects which have been the recipients of funding from the charity over the past year: Muirfield Riding for the Disabled Group and the Greenock Sea Cadet Corps.
We also hear about a new canoe trail along the Caledonian Canal, created to encourage families to enjoy the area from the water.
Setting sail with Pudsey
Commanding Officer Jim Hearl reveals how the Greenock & District Sea Cadets have benefitted from the Children in Need charity.
BBC - Democracy Live - Marine (Scotland) Bill debate
MSPs debated the Marine (Scotland) Bill on 29 October 2009, as it faced its first parliamentary hurdle.
BBC Children in Need grant helps horseback therapy
Susan Law, chairman of Muirfield RDA, speaks to Helen Needham about the benefits horseback riding and physiotherapy can bring to disabled children, and expains how their BBC Children in Need grant is being put to use.
Broadcasts
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Sat 21 Nov 200906:30
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Sun 22 Nov 200911:05
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