Oct 30, 202659 minS5
Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by Duncan Shell from Bushelhill farm in the Lammermuir hills. Duncan runs 1500 easy care breeding sheep and a herd of 200 pedigree Aberdeen Angus cows with no hired...
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Stock Talk
Hosted by Farm Advisory Service · news · EN
About this Podcast:
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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What is Stock Talk about?
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.
Who hosts Stock Talk?
Stock Talk is hosted by Farm Advisory Service. The show has published 49 episodes to date.
What has Stock Talk covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Organics in the Uplands with Duncan Shell" (30 October 2026, 59 minutes), "Bluetongue: What You Need to Know" (23 September 2026, 55 minutes), and "The Role of Rare Breeds in our Industry" (28 August 2026, 51 minutes).
How often does Stock Talk publish?
Stock Talk publishes roughly monthly, with episodes averaging 49 minutes across 49 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Stock Talk?
Booking probability for Stock Talk is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Stock Talk requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Stock Talk's contact route on record: verified email.
Who should pitch Stock Talk?
The strongest fits for Stock Talk are Beekeeping, Horses & Other Livestock and Livestock Services. Stock Talk has a news audience.
About the host
Farm Advisory Service hosts Stock Talk, a news podcast with 49 episodes published.
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Recent episodes
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Episode #5
Bluetongue: What You Need to Know
Sep 23, 202655 minS5Welcome to Stock Talk. In this episode James is joined by SRUC Veterinary Investigation Officer Kythe Mackenzie. In this episode, recorded on 17th September 2026, we discuss the Bluetongue Virus. It's important to note...
Episode #4
The Role of Rare Breeds in our Industry
Aug 28, 202651 minS5Welcome 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...
Jul 31, 202657 minS5Welcome 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...
- Jun 26, 202640 minS5
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...
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- Jun 26, 202640 minS5
<p>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...
Episode #1
The Use Of AI In Poultry
May 29, 202656 minS5<p>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...
Episode #10
James Orr – Stock Talk Handover
Feb 27, 202632 minS4<p>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...
- Jan 30, 202652 minS4
<p>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...
- Dec 26, 202541 minS4
<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Dr Basil Lowman who has been a beef specialist with SAC Consulting for 55 years. Kirsten describes Basil as a legend in the...
Episode #7
Robert Gilchrist & Gavin Hill
Nov 28, 20251h 1mS4<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by two industry experts to discuss the beef industry. It’s a lively discussion covering many topics, including: replacement...
- Oct 31, 202546 minS4
<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode, Kirsten is joined by Ross Robertson, a Farm Technology Specialist at the UK Agri-Tech Centre. Ross collaborates with a network of farms to create...
Episode #5
Herd Monitoring with Jilly Duncan Grant
Sep 26, 202539 minS4<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Jilly Duncan Grant, Founder & CEO of Herd Advance Ltd. Jilly has a real love for agriculture and her varied career led to a...
Episode #4
Bred to be Wild!
Aug 28, 202553 minS4<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Turkey Farmer Paul Kelly. In 1971, Paul’s parents started the family business, known today as ‘Kelly Turkeys’ and ‘Farmgate...
Episode #3
Livestock Health - Laying it All Out
Jul 25, 202547 minS4<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Principal Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by Colin Mason (Veterinary Centre Manager, SRUC). This episode focuses on livestock health and covers BVD...
Episode #2
The 5-Mile Pig!
Jun 27, 202550 minS4<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Principal Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by farmers Ben and Harriet Lowe. HB Farms in Aberdeenshire consists of Newseat of Dumbreck, an arable farm...
Episode #1
Craig and Claire Grant
May 30, 202542 minS4<p>Welcome to Stock Talk hosted by Beef and Sheep Consultant Kirsten Williams. On today’s episode Kirsten is joined by farmers Craig and Claire Grant who run a mixed farming enterprise across 1,300 acres arable and 400...
Episode #10
Kirsten Williams Stock Talk Handover
Feb 28, 202532 minS3<p>In this podcast we hear from Kirsten Williams who will be taking over Robert Ramsay’s role as the host on Stock Talk. Kirsten talks about her farming system at home as well as her interests at work. Robert mentions...
Episode #9
Sam Parsons, Balcaskie Estate
Jan 31, 202556 minS3<p>In this podcast we hear from Sam Parsons from Balcaskie. He talks about the organic farming system and the use of regenerative agriculture practices at Balcaskie and how it has helped reduce costs. He also talks...
Episode #8
Jock Gibson
Dec 27, 20241h 9mS3<p>In this podcast we hear from Jock Gibson who is a farmer and butcher. He talks about his farming system at home and how his cattle are certified with Pasture for Life. This means they are on a grassland and forage...
Recent guests
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Ross Robertson
Senior SAP Authorisations Consultant, UK Agri-Tech Centre
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Paul Kelly
Vice President of Strategies, Partnerships, & New Ventures, British Association of Leisure Parks Piers and Attractions
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Colin Mason
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) and Quality Control Supervisor, SRUC Veterinary Services
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Ben Lowe
national forage product manager, Lighthouse Technology
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