Building a Mixed Farming System That Spreads Risk

In this episode of the Hay Matters Podcast, Steve Page catches up with Anthony Exton in the Coolamon region to talk hay production, mixed farming, crop rotations and how diversification helps spread risk across the season.From vetch and oats through to straw, trucks and marketing hay through LocalAg, Anthony shares practical insights from the paddock and the decisions shaping the season ahead.In this episode:Why Anthony grows vetch and oats together Keeping grain and hay options open depending on the seasonManaging curing times, paddock selection and hay qualitySeasonal conditions and sowing progress in southern NSWReflections on last season’s hay yields and qualityMarketing hay through LocalAgKey takeawayBuilding flexibility into a farming business through multiple income streams, marketing options and diversified production systems can help manage seasonal pressure and changing market conditions.Listen to the episode now.