Friday, January 15, 2021Sheep farming in Canada with Sandi Brock
This week we caught up with Sandi Brock of Ontario, Canada. Sandi walks us through her indoor sheep production system, explains why and how she became...
Monday, January 11, 2021A career’s worth of understanding of feed efficiency in just 30 minutes with Prof. Wayne Pitchford
A great 30 minute discussion with Professor Wayne Pitchford of Adelaide University covering hybrid vigour, how he changed his views on feed-use effici...
Monday, November 30, 2020Turning grass into money with Nigel Kerin
Nigel and Kate Kerin own and operate Kerin Agriculture which comprises a trading enterprises as well as a Merino ram breeding enterprise. Their focus...
Sunday, November 15, 2020The rise and rise of sustainable and ethical wool production with Willy Gallia
Willy Gallia is the part of the third generation in his family to be involved in the textile industry. He grew up in Argentina and is very passionate...
Friday, November 6, 2020The importance of telling wool's story with Elisabeth van Delden
This week I had a conversation with Elisabeth van Delden that we are both sharing on our podcasts. Elisabeth provides support to wool businesses aroun...
Thursday, October 8, 202034 minutes that every farmer needs to hear - an interview with Ken Solly
Ken Solly has a lifelong passion for helping farmers be the best version of themselves that they can be. This podcast contains some great tips from K...
Friday, October 2, 2020Breeding in the fast lane with Alistair Campbell.
One of the privileges of our roles in neXtgen Agri is the opportunity to learn from the experience of others. Alistair Campbell is a passionate sheep ...
Tuesday, September 22, 2020The opportunities in beef genetics and related topics with Jo Scott
This week we are delighted to have Jo Scott on the show. Jo grew up on a farm in Otago, South Island, NZ. She has recently finished up after 7 years w...
Monday, September 14, 2020"There's no place I'd rather be" - Sheep and cattle breeding with Will Gibson
Welcome back to Head Shepherd. It is great to be back with Season 2. For the first episode of season 2 we have featured Will Gibson. Will works with ...
Monday, August 10, 2020The heritability of hope - part 3 of 3 - Farming with the perfect animals for you?
This is the third part of this series. What exactly do you want to produce? What are the traits that you most want to improve? How do you decrease th...
Sunday, August 2, 2020Cosmo and other gene edits with Alison Van Eenennaam
This week I am joined by Dr Alison Van Eenennaam, Cooperative Extension Specialist in Animal Genomics and Biotechnology with the University of Califor...
Sunday, July 26, 2020From the city to the cows with Jo Newton
On this episode it is my pleasure to host Dr Jo Newton, Research Scientist with Agriculture Victoria. Jo has recently been awarded a Medal of the Ord...
