Stock Talk
Farm Advisory ServiceWelcome 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 | 46 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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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
Welcome to Stock Talk. On today’s episode we hear from James Orr who will be taking over from Kirsten Williams’s role as the host on Stock Talk. James talks about his career highlights as an agricultural consultant at SAC Consulting, his key areas o... more
Welcome to Stock Talk. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Gordon Whiteford who farms at Lower Mill of Tynet in Banffshire. In 2012, Gordon and June Whiteford began Lower Mill of Tynet Farm. They built an egg business, then a micro-dairy in 2020,... 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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Apple Podcasts | #214 | United Kingdom/News/Business News |
Apple Podcasts | #132 |  Ireland/News/Business News |
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What is Stock Talk about and what kind of topics does it cover?
A practical, practitioner-focused series exploring current issues, opportunities, and tools for livestock producers. Episodes commonly feature hands-on discussions with farmers, advisory professionals, and tech-visionaries about data-driven farming, digital tools, biosecurity, market dynamics, and sustainability practices across poultry, beef, pork, and dairy. Notable strengths include deep dives into AI and agtech adoption, real-world farming journeys, and how family operations adapt to regulatory and market changes. The show typically blends technical insight with actionable takeaways for producers, advisors, and tech providers looking to improve profitability and resilience.
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Which podcasts are similar to Stock Talk?
These podcasts share a similar audience with Stock Talk:
1. The Sheep Geeks
2. Scotland's Farm Advisory Service Podcast
3. FED by Farmers Podcast
4. Meet the Farmers
5. The Farmers Guardian Podcast
How many episodes of Stock Talk are there?
Stock Talk launched 4 years ago and published 46 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on Stock Talk include:
1. Kythe Mackenzie
2. Ewan Runciman
3. Scott Fraser
4. David Speller
5. James Orr
6. Gordon Whiteford
7. Basil Lowman
8. Gavin Hill
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