In Conversation With... is a monthly podcast that dives deep into specific parts of agriculture with a panel of guests. This series alternates monthly between grain supply chains with Mark Bowsher-Gibbs and then sheep health with Kirsten Williams. These episodes are timely and relevant to the month they are released. We feature new guests on every episode, from supply chain professionals, traders, vets nutritionists and more. Listen now, to deep dive into your arable or livestock area of interest.
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In Conversation With... is a monthly podcast that dives deep into specific parts of agriculture with a panel of guests. This series alternates monthly between grain supply chains with Mark Bowsher-Gibbs and then sheep health with Kirsten Williams. These episodes are timely and relevant to the month they are released. We feature new guests on every episode, from supply chain professionals, traders, vets nutritionists and more. Listen now, to deep dive into your arable or livestock area of interest.
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December 16, 2024
The Golden Hoof
<p>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. </p><p><strong>Episode Timestamps </strong> </p><p>00.45 Kirsten’s 2024 highlights </p><p>01.24 Mark’s 2024 highlights </p><p>05.15 Integrating sheep into arable systems </p><p>06.42 Grazing cover crops and catch crops </p><p>09.09 Pest management and drawing moisture out of the soil </p><p>12.20 Biodiversity benefits </p><p>16.58 Soil compaction and deep rooting crops </p><p>21.00 Opportunities and new entrants </p><p>22.35 Things to be aware of (possible issues) </p><p>27.50 Temporary grass leys </p><p>31.55 Farmers’ experience </p><p>34.46 Grazing winter cereals </p><p>42.48 Marks top tips </p><p>44.05 Kirsten's closing thoughts </p><p><strong>FAS Resources</strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/article/sheep-grazing-winter-crop-what-you-need-to-know/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sheep grazing winter crop - what you need to know</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/article/winter-grazing-cereals-an-alternative-forage-source/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Winter grazing cereals - an alternative forage source</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/publication/whitriggs-winter-grazing-of-crops/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Whitriggs - winter grazing of crops </a> </p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/downloads/practical-guide-use-of-cover-crops/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Practical guide - use of cover crops</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/downloads/practical-guide-regenerative-agriculture-integrating-livestock/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Regenerative agriculture integrating livestock</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/article/crops-and-soils-bulletin-june-2023-the-benefits-of-grass-leys-in-arable-rotations/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The benefits of grass leys in arable rotations</a> </p><p><strong>Other Resources </strong> </p><p><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&ved=2ahUKEwjPk8X_8_6JAxXlQEEAHY-BDRwQFnoECBUQAw&url=https%3A%2F%2Fahdb.org.uk%2Fknowledge-library%2Fgrass-leys-arable-rotation%23%3A~%3Atext%3DTypically%252C%2520grass%2520can%2520be%2520established%2Cin%2520the%2520autumn%252C%2520after%2520harvest.&usg=AOvVaw3NzN8iqO8DnxPYZ6Al84qN&opi=89978449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Grass leys for the arable rotation - AHDB</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjZ0L3A9P6JAxWNBdsEHUliOcEQFnoECBUQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fahdb.org.uk%2Fcover-crops&usg=AOvVaw2bblVK2DlWOYp1m7pnoWZI&opi=89978449" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">An introduction to cover crops - AHDB</a> </p><p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/cover-crops-for-additional-forage" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cover crops for additional forage | AHDB</a> </p><p><a href="https://www.sruc.ac.uk/media/ionjjj3r/outwintering-strategies-booklet-497866-sep-2022.pdf" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Outwintering Strategies</a> </p><p><a href="https://nationalsheep.org.uk/assets/documents/nsa-the-benefits-of-sheep-in-arable-rotations.pdf?v=1714907331" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">The benefits of sheep in arable...
November 21, 2024
Winter Stocktake – flock health and records
Senior Sheep and Beef Consultant Kirsten Williams converses with Willie Budge and Kythe Mackenzie on trends, flock health, and record-keeping strategies for Scottish farmers.
October 7, 2024
Sebastien Mallet
<p>Welcome to the October episode of In Conversation With… hosted this month by Principal Consultant Mark Bowsher-Gibbs. On today’s episode Mark is joined by Sebastien Mallet, CEO at ODA (Offre & Demande Agricole). They discuss the UK and European harvest, how UK grain prices have changed and what drives price change, the best time to sell into the market and selling strategies going forward. </p><p><strong>Timestamps:</strong></p><p>03.17 Harvest 2024 in Europe</p><p>04.40 Getting market messages/analysis to farmers</p><p>06.05 Where the UK sits in the global supply and demand picture</p><p>06.45 “The world market is a village” (freight costs)</p><p>10.24 US influence on wheat market (record yields and surplus export volumes)</p><p>14.28 Factors influencing UK market ex-farm prices</p><p>21.55 Malting premium </p><p>23.10 Where might wheat market prices go next</p><p>25.36 Selling strategies</p><p>28.05 Weather effects on the market</p><p>29.24 Oilseed Rape – UK a net importer </p><p><br></p><p><strong>FAS Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.fas.scot/article/agribusiness-news-september-2024-cereals-and-oilseeds/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Agribusiness News September 2024 - Cereals and Oilseeds | Helping farmers in Scotland | Farm Advisory Service (fas.scot)</a></p><p><strong>Other Related Resources</strong></p><p><a href="https://odaconnect.co.uk/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">ODA Connect - The independent grain marketing consultancy for Farmers</a></p><p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds/ex-farm-prices-summary" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Corn Returns: Ex-farm prices and volumes | AHDB</a></p><p><a href="https://ahdb.org.uk/cereals-oilseeds-markets" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cereals and Oilseeds markets | AHDB</a></p>
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