Head Shepherd
Mark Ferguson from neXtgen Agri brings you the latest in livestock, genetics, innovation and technology. We focus on sheep and beef farming in Australia and New Zealand and the people doing great things in those industries.
Podcasting since 2020 • 206 episodes
Head Shepherd
Latest Episodes
Changing the Game with Bec Malseed
Bec Malseed, who manages AWI & RIST’s Lifetime Ewe Management course, in her spare time is a female central/field umpire in her local country footy regional league. It’s fair to say that she is trailblazing a path for other women and girls ...
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Season 2024
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Episode 204
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28:12
Shaping Aussie Agriculture with Ben Simpson
Ben Simpson from OGA Creative Agency shares his passion for the varied landscape of Australian agriculture - focusing on storytelling, ethics, and innovation. He discusses with Ferg how effective communication, AI and visual storytelling are sh...
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Season 2024
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Episode 203
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34:40
Sheep, Salt and Beer with David Thompson of Moojepin Foods
This week we have David Thompson of Moojepin Foods on the podcast. David talks about his career breeding trait-leading Merinos, how he is addressing salinity issues in Western Australia with the exploration of saltbush and halophyte agriculture...
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Season 2024
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Episode 203
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40:37
Future Trends in Lamb and Beef Markets: Expert Insights with Angus Gidley-Baird
Angus Gidley-Baird, Senior Analyst - Animal Proteins at Rabobank, joins us this week to share his expertise on the sheep and beef industries across Australia and New Zealand. Angus helps us understand market dynamics, global demand and the impa...
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Season 2024
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Episode 202
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41:02
How Genetic Strategies Can Solve Farming Problems with Robert Peacock
This week on the podcast, we’re chatting all things livestock breeding with Robert Peacock from Orari Gorge Station. Robert discusses how and why they’ve been breeding for worm resistance. They have also been one of the first to measure feed ef...
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Season 2024
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Episode 202
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41:11