Stock Talk - Robert Gilchrist & Gavin Hill

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 strategies, where the market is it at just now, sustainability and the future of the Scottish herd.  Gavin Hill is a Senior Beef Specialist with SAC Consulting and Robet Gilchrist is Chief Executive of the Aberdeen-Angus Society.  Episode Timestamps  02.30 Cattle replacement strategies  10.03 Where should the end price be? 13.26 Changing eating behaviours and changes in the industry 17.05 Future of the Scottish herd  27.45 Cow of the future  43.08 Matching the sire  50.07 What will the Scottish beef industry look like in the next 10-20 years  Resources    Livestock resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service Cattle resources for farmers from Farm Advisory Service | FAS Sustainable Beef Systems | Helping farmers in Scotland  For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Facebook: @FASScot  National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: [email protected]