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Farm Advisory Service

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Frequency: 1 episode/34d. Total Eps: 46

Welcome to Stock Talk, bringing you all the latest news and advice for livestock producers. Each month, livestock specialists will discuss current issues, opportunities and options for producers. Scotland’s Farm Advisory Service is funded by the Scottish Government. Our podcast covers a range of topics which help support your farm or croft to be more profitable and sustainable.

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Graham Lofthouse

Season 3 · Episode 4

Friday, August 30, 2024 • Duration 01:18:39

In this episode, host Robert Ramsay speaks to Graham Lofthouse, beef and sheep farmer from Bankhouse Farm, in the Scottish Borders, and winner of the AgriScot Scottish Sheep Farmer of the Year award 2016. Robert and Graham discuss the strategies and challenges of rotational grazing systems, lamb growth, flock efficiency, genetics and how Graham established his wool-shedding flock.

kglofthouse@tiscali.co.uk mobile 07708060236

Related FAS Resources

Selecting the Right Ram for the Job | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Technical Note (TN767): Management and Selection of Rams for Efficiency

Tupping | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Lamb Performance | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Sustainable Sheep Systems | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

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Growing the Business - Andrew Marchant

Season 3 · Episode 3

Friday, July 26, 2024 • Duration 56:47

In this podcast we hear from Andrew Marchant. He started on his tenanted farm, Clonhie Farm, with 12 ewes and worked off-farm in order to maximise income for the farm in the initial years to allow him to purchase stock and build up numbers on the farm quicker. As well as building up stock numbers he explored different enterprises, now having a herd of 65 pure Luing and Aberdeen Angus cross Luing cows, a flock of 850 ewes, 200 Aberdeen Angus cross dairy stores (purchased as weaned calves), and a deer herd. He also has a contract farming agreement in place which allows him access to another income stream. Andrew has continually expanded his business, gaining extra rented land nearby allowing him to build stock numbers further. His farming system is relatively extensive and low input with cows outwintered and ewes lambing outside. The cow and sheep genetics are improving from buying in performance recorded tups and ewes, and more recently, Andrew has started using wool shedding tups. He highlights the importance of turnover and cashflow to make his business work and he isn’t afraid to purchase inputs if he thinks he can make a profit from doing so.

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Farm Tenancy Webinar - Andrew Marchant

New Entrants resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Agricultural Tenancies | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Writing a Farm Tenancy Tender Application | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

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Organics with Hugh Grierson

Season 2 · Episode 6

Thursday, September 28, 2023 • Duration 55:36

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 has developed over the years.

Linked FAS resources:

Hugh Grierson Organic | High quality organic meats delivered to your door

Organics Discussion Group from the Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

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Planning Ahead of Tupping Time

Season 2 · Episode 5

Thursday, August 31, 2023 • Duration 38:23

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 year as we discuss issues that lead to barren ewes and how to prevent them.

During this podcast we discuss enzootic abortion and toxoplasmosis; trace elements; ewe body condition scores; and tups including tup power required.

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Michael Blanche

Season 2 · Episode 4

Monday, July 31, 2023 • Duration 01:16:36

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. In recent years, Michael has developed the PasturePod, a series of podcasts that is not to be missed.

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The Pasture Pod on Apple Podcasts

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A View from Argentina

Season 2 · Episode 3

Friday, June 30, 2023 • Duration 40:26

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 and the need for increased production to feed the increasing population. Government policy and climate change are also discussed with the differences in the farming industry between the UK and Argentina.

Linked FAS resources:

Finishing Options for Beef Cattle

Cover crop information note

Sustainable Beef Systems Series Flyer

External resources:

Farming For A Better Climate - Use of Cover Crops

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Beef & Sheep Nutrition - Planning Ahead

Season 2 · Episode 2

Wednesday, May 31, 2023 • Duration 33:02

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 and the silage you should be aiming to make for your class of livestock. They discuss opportunities to reduce concentrate feed use and the importance of prioritising classes of stock at certain times of the year who require a higher level of nutrition for maintenance and production.

Linked FAS resources:

FAS Beef Nutrition:

Beef Nutrition | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

FAS Ruminant Nutrition and Forage Analysis:

https://www.fas.scot/downloads/ruminant-nutrition-and-forage-analysis/

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Cattle Foot Health with Hoof GP

Season 2 · Episode 1

Friday, April 28, 2023 • Duration 56:49

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 has expanded alongside his cattle foot trimming work. His main aim is to share his knowledge of cattle foot health through these social media videos to farmers to allow them to make more informed choices around foot health.

Hosted by Robert Ramsay, edited by Malcolm MacDonald, Produced by Kirstyn Blackwood, Executive Producer Kerry Hammond. In association with The Scottish Government.

Linked resources:

The Hoof GP - YouTube

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Rare Breed Survival Trust with Martin Beard

Episode 12

Friday, March 17, 2023 • Duration 44:55

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 of genetic diversity within species. He also talks about the importance of marketing and the supply chain working well. He highlights the RBST conference which will be held on the 23rd March.

Linked Resources:

Rare Breeds Survival Trust (rbst.org.uk)

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Michael Shannon from Damn Delicious

Episode 11

Tuesday, February 28, 2023 • Duration 58:40

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 mixed farm and has diversified his business to include Damn Delicious which direct sells his homegrown produce. Michael talks about his business goals and the influence New Zealand systems had on him and his business. Michael is passionate about food production and gives his opinion on its future in the UK. A relatively new enterprise he speaks about is the Christmas turkeys. He talks about the challenges running that enterprise and the satisfaction he gets from feedback on his produce.

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HOME - Damn Delicious Butcher and Farm Shop Scotland

Turkey Production | Information helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

Delivering Quality Produce | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)

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