The Sheep Geeks

Kate Phillips is an independent sheep consultant. She previously worked at ADAS for 30 years. She continues to be heavily involved in research within the sheep sector. She is renowned for her pragmatic approach. 
We talk through various projects (see links below) and also the role that Kate played in developing both Liz and Nerys' knowledge and skills. 
Links mentioned:
Sheep Breeding UK | Low Carbon Lamb | Low Methane Sheep
 https://businesswales.gov.wales/farmingconnect/reducing-mastitis-commercial-sheep-flocks-final-report
https://ahdb.org.uk/knowledge-library/understanding-mastitis-in-sheep 
https://ahdb.org.uk/mastitis-in-ewes-phase-ii
Biotin and lameness in ewes | AHDB
 Event mentioned Grazing for growth: sheep and arable working together | AHDB
 
Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. 
Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS.

Podcast Disclaimer:
The views and information shared in this podcast are for general guidance only and do not constitute professional advice. The Sheep Geeks make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content. Always consult your own vet or advisor before making changes to your animal health or farm management practices. Any reliance on the information is at your own risk. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sheep Geeks.

This special episode features an experimental recording at the East of England Agricultural Society's Scholars Day. Both Liz and Nerys are scholars and were invited to join the training day. The recording features other scholars, and was done on a roaming mic in the bar, so forgive the slightly interesting audio. 
See here for more information on the Scholars Programme. The next application deadline is the 22nd of February 2026 and is available to people living in Cambridgeshire, Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire, plus parts of Lincolnshire, Rutland and Leicestershire.
Nerys and Liz are extremely grateful to the EEAS for their support. Nerys' recent visit to the International Sheep Veterinary Congress was supported by them, and their contributed towards Liz's attendance on the CREATE Althorp course.

Join Liz and Nerys for a catch-up before Christmas and our first Q&A. We almost talk about books more than sheep in this one. The guest format will be back in January. 

Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. 
Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS.

Podcast Disclaimer:
The views and information shared in this podcast are for general guidance only and do not constitute professional advice. The Sheep Geeks make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content. Always consult your own vet or advisor before making changes to your animal health or farm management practices. Any reliance on the information is at your own risk. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sheep Geeks.

Richard Stanbury is a fourth generation beef and sheep farmer from near the edge of Exmoor in Devon. He has changed his system towards a high grass and forge system, with a focus on reducing inputs and maxmising profit. He has moved towards Easycare ewes.
He is working with Nerys of the ParaSight project, so they talk about his plans to make sure he is using his data effective and the technology is helping him make decisions rather than taking up time and patience
Links mentioned:
Link to the ParaSight https://farmanimal.elanco.com/en_gb/resource-hub/the-parasight
Weston Farm - YouTube
 Weston Farm Facebook https://www.facebook.com/share/16dvhk4jiY/?mibextid=wwXIfr
 Take control of your farm’s future with Roots to Resilience | AHDB
 Innovative Advice for Regenerative and Profitable Farming | Precision Grazing Ltd
 
Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. 
Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS.

Podcast Disclaimer:
The views and information shared in this podcast are for general guidance only and do not constitute professional advice. The Sheep Geeks make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content. Always consult your own vet or advisor before making changes to your animal health or farm management practices. Any reliance on the information is at your own risk. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sheep Geeks.

Matt Harding is a third generation ram breeder based in Warwickshire. He has changed from a higher input ram breeding approach to selling shearlings who have been raised on grass and forage. He breeds Suffolk rams, and also breeds rams for Innovis. 
Links mentioned:
Link to Bentley Suffolks 
Link to Innovis 

Dr Liz Genever is a farmer, consultant and co-founder of Carbon Calling CIC. 
Dr Nerys Wright is a sheep consultant and technical lead for SCOPS.

Podcast Disclaimer:
The views and information shared in this podcast are for general guidance only and do not constitute professional advice. The Sheep Geeks make no guarantees about the accuracy or completeness of the content. Always consult your own vet or advisor before making changes to your animal health or farm management practices. Any reliance on the information is at your own risk. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of The Sheep Geeks.