We all know Scottish soft fruits are good for us - but in this OnFARM, experts explain exactly how and why Scottish berries have such brilliant health benefits - including some we are still learning about.

From potential to combat diabetes and dementia, to helping with obesity, researchers from the Rowett and John Hutton Institutes share some very exciting findings.

There is also an update on new soft fruit varieties to help growers cope with the challenges of climate change, and tips for anyone looking to market soft fruit's health benefits to consumers.

Joining Anna are:

Dr Fiona Campbell from the University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute

Gordon McDougall, and Dr Valeria Montano, both of the John Hutton Institute

Barley, wheat, oilseed rape... Should hemp be considered alongside these as viable crops for Scottish growers?

Researchers at the University of Aberdeen's Rowett Institute are championing hemp as a healthy and sustainable food crop. It's a rich source of protein, dietary fibre, and other healthy fats and minerals.

So, should hemp be your next diversification?

For this episode, Anna and producer Dave visit Barns of Airlie Farm near Kirriemuir to meet Hemp It Up! founders Alison and John Easson, alongside the Rowett Institute's Dr Madalina Neacsu and Dr Graham Horgan from BIOSS (Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland).

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This is the first of a 4-part OnFARM mini-series in partnership with SEFARI (Scottish Environment, Food and Agriculture Research Institutions), a partnership of six globally renowned institutions providing research and expertise to Scotland's agriculture, environment and food communities.

Since we first aired this wonderful interview with Willie Logan from East Lothian, the 91-year old East Lothian farmer has been adopted as a 'poster boy' for RHASS's new 240 Years of Stories campaign.

240 Years of Stories aims to highlight and explore people's tales from living and working in the agricultural community. We will be working with RHASS through our OnRECORD Memories initiative which focuses on recording stories and memories from rural Scotland.

In this episode, Willie shares memories of farming, horses and families, from his 91 years (so far!) living and working in Scottish agriculture.

Get in touch if you’d like us to record with one of your family members, a long-serving staff member, or anyone else with a great story to tell or a voice to treasure.

Those wishing to share other rural stories with RHASS are encouraged to get in touch at stories@rhass.org.uk

Those looking to record private stories and memories from family members, outside of this project, can find out more at www.onrecordmemories.co.uk