Stock Talk Publications
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
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.…
Read More >
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…
Read More >
Stock Talk – Beef & Sheep Nutrition: Planning Ahead
In this podcast we hear from SAC’s livestock ruminant nutritionists Lorna Shaw and Karen Stewart. They discuss beef and sheep nutrition from grazing at grass through to planning winter rations…
Read More >
Stock Talk – Cattle Foot Health with Hoof GP
In this podcast we will hear from Graeme Parker aka the Hoof GP. Graeme tells us his story about his background and how his ‘Hoof GP’ online social media business…
Read More >
Stock Talk – Rare Breed Survival Trust with Martin Beard
In this podcast we will hear from Martin Beard from the Rare Breed Survival Trust. Martin tells us about what the Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST) does and the importance…
Read More >
Stock Talk – Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious
In this podcast we will hear from Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious. Michael tells us his story from working in the seed business to where he is today running his…
Read More >Sign up to the FAS newsletter
Receive updates on news, events and publications from Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service