Productive Producer

Host Max Newsome discusses winter forage crop considerations with agronomists Georgie Oakes and Daniel White, covering topics like seed shortages, planting times, grazing management, and disease control for Northern Tablelands farmers.

This episode discusses pasture dieback, a condition killing summer grasses, its origins in Queensland around 2015-2016, and its spread to New South Wales since 2020.

This episode discusses grazing management strategies for winter forage crops, focusing on maximizing livestock production and addressing winter feed gaps in agricultural systems.

This episode discusses three-day sickness (bovine ephemeral fever) in cattle, covering its causes, transmission by insects like mosquitoes and midges, and common symptoms such as lameness and fever.

This episode discusses confinement feeding for sheep, covering its benefits, applications beyond drought, and practical considerations for farmers.

This episode discusses strategies for selecting, storing, and feeding hay to livestock, particularly in response to extended winter feed gaps and lessons from past droughts.

This episode discusses best practices for weaning cattle, focusing on timing based on cow condition and stress reduction techniques like creep feeding.

This episode discusses the Southern Multibreed Project, a research initiative funded by MLA, New South Wales DPI, and the University of New England to develop crossbreed EBVs by comparing different cattle breeds on the same properties.

Host Max Newsome interviews District Vet Ted Irwin about practical strategies to reduce the risk of bloat in livestock during spring, discussing seasonal conditions and agricultural factors.

This episode discusses pestivirus, a significant viral disease affecting livestock herds in Australia, with insights from veterinary experts.

Market analyst Simon Quilty discusses the impact of COVID-19 and global vaccination rollouts on the red meat industry, with specific forecasts for domestic sheep and beef prices and insights into key export markets like the US and China.

This episode discusses key factors for selecting heifers for herd rebuilding, focusing on structural soundness and management considerations for beef breeding operations.

This episode discusses practical strategies for producers to select and assess rams for breeding operations, featuring insights from livestock experts Ashley White and Brent McLeod.

District Vet Lisa Martin discusses calf branding processes and animal health considerations for livestock producers in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode discusses how crossbreeding and hybrid vigour can benefit cattle producers during herd rebuilding on the Northern Tablelands.

This episode discusses serrated tussock, a highly invasive weed threatening grazing systems in the Northern Tablelands, with experts Beth Brown and Phil Blackmore explaining its characteristics and impact.

This episode discusses bull buying strategies, breeding objectives, and COVID-19 impacts on seed stock sales for beef enterprises in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode discusses practical strategies for managing pregnant ewes after scanning, including separating singles and twins for optimal feeding and care to maximize lambing success.

This episode discusses the Good Neighbours program in New South Wales, a $10 million initiative focused on enhancing collaboration between public and private landowners for effective pest and weed control across the region.

This episode discusses the benefits of tight calving intervals for cattle herds, including improved nutrition management, more uniform weaning groups, and better marketing opportunities.

This episode discusses maximizing winter forage crops and key considerations for dual-purpose crops in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode explains Johne's Disease in sheep, covering its bacterial cause, transmission through contaminated feces, and its relevance to farmers in the Northern Tablelands.

This episode discusses clostridial diseases in livestock during spring, focusing on pulpy kidney and tetanus as key concerns for producers in the northern tablelands.

A livestock officer and district veterinarian discuss strategies for assessing mice contamination in hay and the associated disease risks to livestock.

A veterinarian discusses external parasites affecting livestock, focusing on buffalo fly, sheep blowfly, and ticks in cattle, including their seasonal patterns and impacts on producers.

This episode discusses the importance of clover in pasture systems for nitrogen fixation and livestock productivity in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode discusses preg scanning and managing purchased ewes to maximize sheep production in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode discusses the implementation of electronic identification (EID) for sheep and goats, explaining its technology, similarities to cattle systems, and rollout timelines in New South Wales.

This episode discusses strategies for managing livestock production during wet seasons, focusing on overcoming challenges like high moisture content pastures with insights from a veterinarian and livestock consultant.

This episode discusses how COVID-19 is affecting livestock sales and management practices in beef and sheep enterprises, featuring an interview with Peter Baldwin from the Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association.

This episode discusses foot and mouth disease and lumpy skin disease, focusing on their characteristics, prevention, and why they should remain exotic threats to livestock in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode features an interview with a district agronomist and research scientist discussing pasture management strategies for livestock production and agricultural systems in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode explores the history and importance of shelterbelts in Australian agriculture, featuring a guest with both environmental and farming expertise.

This episode discusses weed management strategies impacting agricultural production in the Northern Tablelands region, featuring insights from local agronomists and weed coordinators.

This episode discusses strategies for optimizing lamb production through effective weaning practices, focusing on timing and implementation for graziers in the Northern Tablelands region.

This episode discusses Chilean Needle Grass, an invasive weed threatening pastures and livestock in the Northern Tablelands region, with experts from the Department of Primary Industries.

This episode discusses practical steps for bushfire preparedness, focusing on land management regulations and fire safety measures in New South Wales.

This episode features an interview with Liz Pearson from Angus Australia discussing the new Angus Verified program, which was developed to help the feedlot and processing industries identify genuine Angus cattle from black-hide animals that might be crossbred.

This episode discusses the pros and cons of joining weaner ewes at a young age with expert Jeff Duddy, focusing on genetic improvement and practical benchmarks for successful breeding.

This episode discusses the use of mixed annual fodder crops to address autumn-winter feed gaps, improve soil health, and enhance livestock production through diverse species combinations.

Agronomists discuss current summer fodder crop plantings and timing considerations for different regions based on seasonal conditions.

This episode interviews graziers John Chappell and Anthony Wren about their participation in the long-running weather trial, which benchmarks sheep flock performance for Northern Tablelands producers.

District Vet Nigel Brown discusses essential tips for successfully feeding and raising poddy calves and lambs, emphasizing the critical importance of early colostrum intake.

This episode features a discussion between livestock officers Max Newsome and Teresa Hogan on strategies for maximizing production from dry standing feed in the Northern Tablelands and Hunter regions, focusing on drought recovery and seasonal feed management.

This episode features an interview with Rachel, a Natural Capital Advisor, who explains the concept of natural capital as encompassing all elements of the natural world and distinguishes it from other types of capital like financial, built, and social capital.

Host Max Newsome interviews Nigel Brown, a District Veterinarian with experience in over 30 countries, about livestock health issues relevant to the Northern Tablelands region, focusing on summer and autumn challenges.

Host Max Newsome interviews Brent McLeod, Senior Sheep Officer, about managing sheep flocks before joining season, focusing on ewe condition, feed availability, and water quality challenges in the Northern Tablelands region.

Max and Georgie discuss the upcoming drier-than-average autumn and its implications for pasture management on the Northern Tablelands.