Thrill of The Hill - Beef, Business and Beyond

The beef industry in Scotland is resilient and adaptable, whether it’s changing markets and cost of production pressures, policy developments or the new entrant bottleneck. To help us navigate these topics and many more, today we are joined by Senior Beef Specialist Gavin Hill to discuss the outlook for the beef sector.This episode is brought to you by the Farm Advisory Service, presented by Alexander Pirie, produced by Heather Stuart, edited by Kieron Sim, with executive producers Kirstyn Blackwood and Kerry Hammond.Timestamps01.48 Introducing Gavin Hill02.58 What’s topical in the beef sector at the moment10.57 Factors impacting price movements15.32 Impact of international conflicts on the industry16.36 Policy and regulatory changes19.11 Outlook for cattle numbers25.00 Labour27.55 The world situation can change all the time29.50 Scotch Beef is a unique product31.40 Farmers responding to environmental policy34.18 Outlook for the industry, short and longer term36.47 Risks that we should be prepared for39.38 Opportunities for the sector41.20 Gavins take home messageResourcesLivestock resources for farmers from Farm Advisory ServiceThrill Of The Hill RSS Feed (Virtually Stock Proof 21.10.22, Virtual fencing 24.09.20)[email protected] more information, visit www.FAS.scotFacebook: @FASScotNational Advice HubPhone: 0300 323 0161Email: [email protected]