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Toplines and Tales

Andy Frazier
Angus Cattle
Cattle Breeding
Aberdeen Angus
Livestock Breeding
Livestock Farming
Agriculture
Livestock
Livestock Industry
Cattle Farming
Toplines and Tales
Climate Change
Genetics
Australia
Cattle Sale
Texas Angus
Cattle Genetics
France
The Family Farm
World Angus Forum
National Western Stock Show

Podcast about all things to do with livestock, past and present, including interviews, discussions and general chitchat.

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Latest Episodes

To wrap up this 3 episode series, we look at the commercial aspects of the modern Ryeland sheep and identify where it sits within todays sheep industry. I speak to top commercial sheep breeder Bobby Morgan about his large Ryeland flock as well as Phi... more

In this, episode 2, of the Ryeland sheep podcast, we discuss the finer points of wool with one of the country's leading experts who also happens to be a long standing Ryeland breeder, Stephen Hipps. This certainly is highly educational for anyone wit... more

In the first of a 3 part series for the Ryeland Flock Book Society, I speak to an old friend of the Toplines and Tales podcast, livestock historian Clive Davies, as well as local breeder Jonathan Webb, about the ancient history of the Ryeland Breed. ... more

After 5 years creating and running the Toplines and Tales podcast, and 4 months away from it being extremely busy, T&T is back.

Going forward, we will have a variety of formats, but still include some good guests and interviews.

This week we start ... more

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Recent Guests

Bobby Morgan
Breeder, Cagedale Flock
Cagedale Flock
Episode: 223 - The Modern Ryeland Sheep
Philippa Gray
Young Ryland breeder and judge
Great Yorkshire Show / Ryeland Flock Book Society
Episode: 223 - The Modern Ryeland Sheep
Stephen Hipps
Longstanding Ryland breeder and wool expert
Yorkshire, Ryland breeder
Episode: 222 - The Character of the Ryeland Breed
Susan Bryden
Owner of Brimwell Rylands, Scotland
Brimwell flock, Scotland
Episode: 222 - The Character of the Ryeland Breed
Clive Davies
Historian and farmer; interest in historic farming practices
Independent breeder/historian
Episode: 221 - Golden Ore - The history of Ryeland Sheep
Jonathan Webb
Long-standing Ryeland breeder from Tenbury Wells
Ryeland breeder
Episode: 221 - Golden Ore - The history of Ryeland Sheep
Andrew Keiley
Livestock farmer with a rich family farming history and expertise in Limousines and Swaledales
Episode: 219 - People in Livestock - Andrew Keiley
Martin Kuypers
Local cattle breeder with experience in Aberdeen Angus genetics
Episode: 218 - Special episode live from France
Ian Newton
English farmer transitioned from sheep to Galloway cattle in France.
Episode: 218 - Special episode live from France

Hosts

Andy Frazier
Primary host with recurring appearances across episodes, often guiding discussions on breeding, show culture, and farm-scale operations.
Andy Fraser
Co-host frequently involved in discussions around breed promotion and education initiatives within the Ryeland community.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Superb show

    I came across this site in this particular episode whilst researching the idea of acquiring Highland cattle. Really enjoyed it. I felt like I was sitting in the room with three experts. I’ll follow the show now and listen to more episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    planet zhong
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fantastic listen

    Excellent podcast, with knowledgeable and engaging guests, very enjoyable, keep up the brilliant work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dairy famer bob
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • AMAZING!

    Love this podcast, a must listen for all Livestock farmers! 👏👏👏

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    norfolkhorns
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Excellent

    Recently discovered this podcast, very good. So good that I’ve had to download all the past episode and binge them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cornishfowler
    United Kingdom5 years ago

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Insightful hosting with strong animal-agriculture expertise.

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219 - People in Livestock - Andrew Keiley
Q: So what's the biggest thing you've learned over the years?
You get a buzz of being there. All I ever wanted to do was be a farmer, right from being a small boy.
219 - People in Livestock - Andrew Keiley
Q: What advice would you have given to your younger self?
You're going to make mistakes, and you have to learn by your mistakes, I think.
219 - People in Livestock - Andrew Keiley
Q: Did you have some kind of route plan? Or did you just go to college to learn?
I was doing A-levels, and I didn't really make it. I got quite depressed after the sale of the farm, and I was in a bit of a trough for quite a few years.
212 - People in Livestock - Daniel Wheeler
Q: Is there a demand for scanners in the industry?
Yes, there is a turnover of scanners and young people can start by tagging along with established scanners before they begin scanning themselves.
212 - People in Livestock - Daniel Wheeler
Q: What are the biggest challenges and ...
One of the biggest challenges is actually carbon trees with these big polluting companies planting farms in pine trees, which drives up the price of farmland.

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A practical, culture-rich program centered on livestock with a strong emphasis on heritage breeds, hands-on farming insights, and industry storytelling. Episodes frequently feature breeders, regional farmers, and market-focused discussions that cover flock management, breed promotion, wool and meat markets, and farm-to-market pathways. A notable through-line is community: mentorship, youth programs, and shows that sustain traditional farming while exploring modern viability and diverse revenue streams. The show often blends history, current industry trends, and personal farming journeys to illustrate how small and mid-sized operations stay competitive and relevant today.

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Recent guests on Toplines and Tales include:

1. Bobby Morgan
2. Philippa Gray
3. Stephen Hipps
4. Susan Bryden
5. Clive Davies
6. Jonathan Webb
7. Andrew Keiley
8. Martin Kuypers

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