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Managing a 260 cow suckler Herd in Scotland

In this limited podcast series produced by Agriland, technical beef journalist Breifne O’Brien travels around the country talking to beef farmers about the challenges they currently face and how they run their farm. On the first episode of season two,

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In this limited podcast series produced by Agriland, technical beef journalist Breifne O’Brien travels around the country talking to beef farmers about the challenges they currently face and how they run their farm.

On the first episode of season two, Breifne chats to Duncan Morrison of Meikle Maldron Farm in Aberdeenshire.

Duncan discusses how genetics can be used to drive on‑farm performance. The farmer manages a 260‑cow herd of Aberdeen Angus and Stabiliser cattle and is recognised for the herds' low‑input, forage‑based system that uses data‑driven breeding decisions to reduce costs and improve efficiency.

Episode ID: 1000754010001

GUID: 170b611a-ebea-439d-aea0-5e2fe46010e3

Release Date: 09/03/2026, 12:12:49

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In this limited podcast series produced by Agriland, technical beef journalist Breifne O’Brien travels around the country talking to beef farmers about the challenges they currently face and how they run their farm.

The Beef Brief goes behind the scenes to find out what works for beef farmers and what makes the difference.

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