Scottish farmer Alan Steven farms cereals and fieldscale 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.

Challenges include improving soil health, the double-edged sword of a mild coastal climate and distance to market. 

Alan explains how his family came to farm at Hillhead Farm, what his is striving to achieve as a farmer and his hopes for the next generation.

<div><br>Scottish farmer Alan Steven farms cereals and fieldscale vegetables at Hillhead Farm, Kingsbarns, near St Andrew, Fife.<br><br>In this episode, Alan talks about his quest to produce quality crops while overcoming the limitations of his farm business.<br><br>Challenges include improving soil health, the double-edged sword of a mild coastal climate and distance to market. <br><br>Alan explains how his family came to farm at Hillhead Farm, what his is striving to achieve as a farmer and his hopes for the next generation.<br><br></div>

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