Stock Talk – Robert Gilchrist & Gavin Hill

Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams.  On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by two industry experts to discuss the beef industry. It’s a lively discussion covering many topics, including: replacement strategies, where the market is it at just now, sustainability and the future of the Scottish herd.

Gavin Hill is a Senior Beef Specialist with SAC Consulting and Robert Gilchrist is Chief Executive of the Aberdeen-Angus Society.

Episode Timestamps 
02.30 Cattle replacement strategies
10.03 Where should the end price be?
13.26 Changing eating behaviours and changes in the industry
17.05 Future of the Scottish herd
27.45 Cow of the future
43.08 Matching the sire
50.07 What will the Scottish beef industry look like in the next 10-20 years

Resources   

Livestock resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service

Cattle resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service | FAS

Sustainable Beef Systems | Helping farmers in Scotland

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