
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.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 48 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Business NewsNewsScience | |||

Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by Alice Lennox from the Rare Breed Survival Trust (RBST). Alice tells us all about what the RBST does and gave us some insight to some of the rare breeds on the ‘at risk’ watchlist. Alice and Ja... more
Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by Dick Playfair from the Venison Advisory Service and Janet Keith from Tullynessle Deer Farm. Dick gives us a market overview of venison, tells us about how the wild deer cull influences deer fa... more
Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie, and farmers Ewan Runciman and Scott Fraser. Today we're looking at one of the most important management practices carried out on sheep fa... more
Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by David Speller from OptiFarm. David is a poultry farmer who had lots of data and not enough time to analyse it. David will tell us about the AI tool he developed to help him make better informe... more
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A really interesting range of speakers and topics. Particularly enjoyed the sheep worrying episode with Cammy from the sheep game. A must listen for anyone in the livestock industry
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Livestock-focused discussions mix market dynamics, welfare-enabled farming technologies, and practical farm management insights. Episodes frequently center on deer and venison markets, lamb marking technology, AI in poultry, and broader agri-tech adoption, often featuring practical farmer perspectives alongside researchers, advisors, and industry leaders. The show tends to highlight real-world constraints, policy signals, and innovation pathways that help farmers improve profitability, animal welfare, and sustainability. A notable strength is the blend of hands-on farm experience with tech-enabled solutions, regional market context, and actionable takeaways for producers and service providers alike.
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Recent guests on Stock Talk include:
1. Alice Lennox
2. Dick Playfair
3. Kythe Mackenzie
4. Ewan Runciman
5. Scott Fraser
6. David Speller
7. James Orr
8. Gordon Whiteford
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