Stock Talk Publications
Practical Advice for Lambing & Calving
In this podcast we hear from SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officers Megan Fergusson and Tim Geraghty. They talk about the importance of good husbandry and top tips to save time and…
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Stock Talk – Performance in Beef Herds
In this podcast we hear from Sascha Grierson, SAC Consultant and Economist, and Colin Mason, SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer. They talk to Robert Ramsay about improving productivity and efficiency in…
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Stock Talk – Sean Cursiter
In this podcast we hear from Sean Cursiter who has featured on BBC’s ‘This Farming Life’ program. Sean Cursiter farms at Laga Farm, Orkney with his dad and his uncle.…
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Stock Talk: Dairy Genomics
In this podcast we hear from Rhona McAlister who is Precision Animal Health Commercial Manager (genomics specialist) with Zoetis. Rhona speaks about the role of genomics and how it can…
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Stock Talk – Collars, Crops & Costs with David Whiteford
In this podcast we hear from David Whiteford who has drastically changed his farming system over the past few years. He used to have a traditional system of sheep grazing…
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Stock Talk – Dairy Market Outlook & Looking to the Future
In this podcast we hear from Lorna MacPherson, SAC Dairy Consultant, and Jimmy Goldie, Technical Manager at Carrs Billington. They speak about the dairy market outlook for the winter season…
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Stock Talk – Organics with Hugh Grierson
In this podcast we hear from Hugh Grierson who runs an organic farm and butchery business, direct selling his meat to customers. Hugh tells us about how his organic business…
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Stock Talk – Planning Ahead of Tupping Time
In this podcast we hear from SAC Veterinary Investigation Officer Megan Fergusson. Megan talks to us about how to give your flock the best chance of a successful lambing next…
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Michael Blanche
In this episode we hear from a well-known face and voice, Michael Blanche. Michael is a first generation farmer and consultant with a passion for pasture and low-input livestock systems.…
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A View From Argentina
In this podcast we hear from Argentinian farmer Allan Cameron. Allan talks to us about farming in Argentina including cropping and beef production. He covers the importance of soil health…
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