In Conversation With...The Golden Hoof

Welcome to In Conversation With… hosted this month by Mark Bowsher-Gibbs (Principal Consultant) and Kirsten Williams (Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant). On today’s episode Mark and Kirsten reflect on their highlights from 2024 and are joined by David Ross (Principal Consultant, SAC Consulting) to discuss integrating livestock and arable. They explore options for integrating livestock, share top tips and farmers experience as well as the benefits this can bring to both the arable and livestock farmer. Episode Timestamps  00.45 Kirsten’s 2024 highlights 01.24 Mark’s 2024 highlights 05.15 Integrating sheep into arable systems 06.42 Grazing cover crops and catch crops 09.09 Pest management and drawing moisture out of the soil 12.20 Biodiversity benefits 16.58 Soil compaction and deep rooting crops 21.00 Opportunities and new entrants 22.35 Things to be aware of (possible issues) 27.50 Temporary grass leys 31.55 Farmers’ experience 34.46 Grazing winter cereals 42.48 Marks top tips 44.05 Kirsten's closing thoughts FAS Resources Sheep grazing winter crop - what you need to know Winter grazing cereals - an alternative forage source  Whitriggs - winter grazing of crops   Practical guide - use of cover crops Regenerative agriculture integrating livestock The benefits of grass leys in arable rotations    Other Resources  Grass leys for the arable rotation - AHDB An introduction to cover crops - AHDB Cover crops for additional forage | AHDB    Outwintering Strategies The benefits of sheep in arable rotations (NSA)   MIXED projects (Efficient and Resilient Mixed Farming & Agroforestry)  For more information, visit www.FAS.scot Twitter: @FASScot Facebook: @FASScot National Advice Hub Phone: 0300 323 0161 Email: [email protected]