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Productive Producer
by Max Newsome
The Productive Producer podcast is brought to you by Max Newsome from the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. This is your podcast for production and management decisions. Key members of the agricultural industry give their insight and opinion on some of the different aspects of production.
Episodes
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Need to feed
In this episode, we are joined by North West Local Land Services Livestock officer Sally Balmain to discuss practical feeding strategies for sheep and cattle as producers navigate a tricky seasonal shift. Across parts of the region there has been some useful rain, and paddocks are starting to…
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Restocking and herd rebuild
In this episode, Liam Baker livestock officer with North West local Land Sercices us to unpack one of the biggest seasonal and business decisions producers face after a tough run: when to destock, how far to go, and how to think about rebuilding when the season starts to turn. Following a large...
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Dry times stocktake
The season has turned dry, now is the time for producers to take a hard look at where things are really at. In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, Georgie Oakes joins us again to talk through the importance of doing a stock take on both cattle and pastures before winter pressure...
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Good neighbours
Working with your neighbours to control pests and weeds is essential if you want to see a real return on your on-ground efforts. These issues don’t stop at the fence line, and tackling them in isolation often limits results. In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we’re joined by…
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The Silent Waster: Understanding Johne’s Disease in Sheep
In this episode of The Productive Producer Podcast, Glen Innes District Veterinarian Dr Kate DeJong joins Max to shed light on one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed diseases in sheep: Johne’s disease (OJD). Often mistaken for worms, old age, or poor nutrition, Johne’s disease causes...
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Spring Health Check - Clostridial Diseases
In this episode of The Productive Producer Podcast, we sit down with Glen Innes District Veterinarian Dr Kate de Jong to unpack the big spring health risks facing livestock with a spotlight on clostridial diseases like pulpy kidney and tetanus. Spring is a high-risk period for sudden deaths,...
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Natural Capital
Natural capital playsa vital role in the productivity and resilience of our landscapes, but what exactly is it, and why should producers care? In this episode, we’re joined by Local Land Services Natural Capital Advisor Rachel Lawrence to unpack the basics. We explore how natural assets like…
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Sheep and Goat eID
In this episode, we’re joined by Ebony Nowlan, Senior Biosecurity Officer for eID implementation in sheep and goats. Ebony breaks down what producers need to know about the rollout of electronic identification, from key dates and regulatory timelines to what’s happening behind the scenes to…
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Tackling Pasture Dieback
In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we sit down with Sarah Baker, Development Officer for Pastures with the Department of Primary Industries, to dive into the important issue of Pasture Dieback. Sarah provides an in-depth look at pasture dieback, the signs to watch for, and how...
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Shelterbelts for Production
In this episode of The Productive Producer, we dive deep into the benefits of shelterbelts with Anya Samon, a member of the Local Land Services (LLS) environment team and a beef and sheep producer from Uralla. Anya brings a wealth of knowledge, sharing practical insights on how shelterbelts can...
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Bushfire Preparedness
In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we’re joined by Andrew Davidson, a seasoned Land Management Officer with Local Land Services (LLS) and an active member of his local Rural Fire Service (RFS). With fire season fast approaching, Andrew shares invaluable insights and practical...
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Grazing winter fodder crops
Grazing winter fodder crops Tune into an interesting conversation with North West’s Livestock Officer Sally Balmain. Sally walks us through grazing strategies to promote production in stock and pastures. Learn from Sally's experience as we delve into mineral and animal health considerations…
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Mixed Annual Fodder Crops
Explore the pivotal role of mixed annual fodder crops in bridging the winter feed gap in the latest episode of the Productive Producer Podcast. Join Carol Harris, an agromonic scientist from NSW DPI, as she breaks down the production benefits of these crops and provides insightful numbers. Delve...
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Three day sickness and Ovine Johne's Disease
On today's episode, we're joined by Dr. Meg Parson, district veterinarian in Glen Innes. Our conversation revolves around two pressing concerns in the Northern Tablelands region – three-day sickness in cattle and Ovine Johne's disease in sheep. Dr. Parson, with her extensive experience, offers...
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Confinement Feeding Sheep
Get ready for a deep dive into confinement feeding on the latest episode of the "Productive Producer" podcast! Join host Max Newsome and Jeff Duddy - Sheep consultant as they discuss the ins and outs of this critical agricultural practice. With unpredictable weather patterns, confinement feeding...
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Balancing Act: Choosing, Storing, and Feeding Hay for Livestock
In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we catch up with Annabelle Monie and discuss strategies and considerations for feeding hay to livestock, particularly during challenging periods like droughts. Annabelle, who works in the Emergency Management space and is also a producer, shares...
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Weaning calves
In this episode, we sit down with Naomi Hobson, a livestock officer with North West Local Land Services, to discuss the various methods of weaning cattle and how to ensure that your livestock is set up for success post-mother. Naomi shares her wealth of knowledge on the subject, discussing the...
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Southern Mulit Breed Project
Tune in for an informative episode as we dive into the Southern Multi Breed Project. This cutting-edge research initiative is taking place in New South Wales. Join us as we chat with Brad Walmsley, a research scientist, to learn all about how this project is set to drive genetic progress to new...
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External parasites
It's that time of year again when the impact of external parasites is felt in the Northern Tablelands. District vet Meg Parsons has some great, practical advice on the big three: Buffalo Fly, Tick, and Sheep Fly Strike. This episode is jointly funded through Northern Tablelands Local Land…
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Red, White and Grow
Clovers are an essential part of the production system. Livestock and pastures thrive when incorporating a legume into a pasture mix. Listen into the conversation with district Agronomist Georgie Oakes and learn how to drive their persistence and capitalise on the extra pasture growth and weight...
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Managing livestock production in wet seasons
Livestock production is never a straightforward process, even in wet seasons livestock can experience limitations in production and require supplementation. Pastures that are short and green often have a high moisture content. Across the Northern Tablelands, this is a common situation. This can...
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Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease
Healthy livestock, free of major disease- one of Australia's greatest marketing tools. Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease are two diseases we don’t want on Australian shores. Listen in to the conversation with Glen Innes veterinarian Dr. Nigel Brown and learn more about these exotic...
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Chilean Needle Grass
Chilean Needlegrass is impacting agricultural production across the Northern Tablelands. Being a prolific seeder and highly competitive is not ideal in a pasture. Listen in to the conversation with Department of Primary Industry experts Carol Harris and Bill Davidson to learn control and…
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Angus Verified
Launched in March 2021, Angus Verified in a program developed to provide assurance and integrity to the marketplace by verifying a producers claim of 'Angus,' is the genuine purebred article. Listen in to the conversation with Liz Pearson from Angus Australia to learn more. This episode is…
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Joining weaner ewes
The season is on the side of producers across the Northern tablelands! This may open up the opportunity for sheep producers to look at joining their weaner ewe lambs. Listen in to the conversation with Sheep Solutions Consultant, Geoff Duddy, to see if this is the right choice for your operation....
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Summer fodder crop considerations
T’is the season for growth across the Northern Tablelands and with a good season predicted, summer fodder crops may be on the cards. Listen in to the conversation with Agronomists Georgie Oakes and Jeff Lowien as they share some knowledge on the best approach for fodder crop management. This...
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Bloat in Livestock
Wetter than average conditions predicted this spring may increase the potential for bloat in livestock. Listen in to the conversation as District Vet Ted Irwin gives us some practical tips to mitigate the risk. This episode is jointly funded through Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and the...
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Serrated Tussock
Serrated tussock is one of the greatest threats to Northern Tablelands grazing systems, providing no nutritional value to livestock and dramatically decreasing stocking rates. Listen in to the conversation as weeds experts Beth Brown and Phil Blackmore discuss how best to tackle this emerging...
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Pestivirus
Pesitvirus is widespread throughout Australian cattle herds. Infection can cause a variety of diseases impacting production. Listen in to the conversation with Veterinarians Dr. Lee Taylor - Zoetis and Dr. Nigel Brown - District Vet Glen Innes to better understand this complex disease as well as...
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Tightening calving intervals
Within a cow-calf operation, a major profit driver is the number of calves weaned and of those calves weaned the evenness of the line. An even line of replacement females plays an important role in setting them up for a productive life as part of the breeding herd. In surplus female and male...
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Mice contamination in hay
The mice plague continues across southern Queensland, New South Wales, and northern Victoria, having devastating impacts for producers. On today's episode, I am joined once again by District Vet Lisa Martin to discuss mice contaminated hay and the options available to producers. This episode is...
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Market Forecast with Simon Quilty
Livestock prices are at record highs. Are they going to last? On today’s episode, I am joined by market analyst Simon Quilty. Simon chats about some of the factors at play within the global red meat industry. He also provides his forecast on the domestic sheep and beef prices. Contact information...
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Heifer Selection
As graziers continue to rebuild their herds, some producers may look at retaining a greater proportion of their weaner heifers. Listen into the conversation with Livestock Officer Tahnee Manton as we chat about some of the factors to consider when deciding which heifers to retain. Contact...
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Ram Selection
With the national flock rebuild under way, correct ram selection will play a critical role in the profitability of sheep flocks moving forward. Listen in to the conversation with Livestock Consultant Ashley White and LLS Sheep Officer Brent McLeod as they outline considerations for ram selection,...
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Weaning lambs for success
Weaning lambs can be thought of as just another job, however there are some practices that can be done to help get the most out of the process. Today's guest Brent McLeod Senior Land Service Officer - Sheep, chats about ways to help ensure a successful weaning. This episode is jointly funded...
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Calf Marking
Calf marking has come around again and District Vet Lisa Martin has some great tips for graziers to manage this process. Contact information Northern Tablelands LLS livestock officers: Lisa Martin – District Vet Tenterfield - 0428 623 471 Max Newsome – for livestock management – 0427 007190 This...
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The benefits of cross breeding in cattle
The herd rebuild continues across the Northern Tablelands as graziers begin to recover from the drought. This is providing the opportunity for graziers to assess different breeds and target markets as they go about restocking. Today’s guest is Jeff House from Jeff House livestock who discuss how...
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Wether Trail
The wether trail has been allowing Northern Tableland breeders to benchmark the performance of their flocks against other producers in the district since it began in 1979. Listen in to the conversation as current participants John Chappell and Anthony Uren share their experiences. This episode is...
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Feeding poddy calves and lambs
With calves currently hitting the ground and spring lambing just around the corner, it is poddy season - even for the best of us. High stock prices really make it worth putting the work into looking after these motherless calves and lambs. Listen in with the conversation with District Vet Nigel...
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Maximising production from dry standing feed
Late summer and early autumn rain came just in time for a bulk of feed to grow before winter. The cool temperatures have caused much of it to hay off and decrease in quality. Listen in to the conversation for some strategies for increasing livestock production from dry standing feed. On today’s...
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Winter Crop Grazing
As we enter the colder months, winter forage and dual-purpose crops are being grazed. On today's conversation Georgie Oakes Senior Agronomist at the Northern Tablelands LLS discusses some key considerations and how to get the most from them. Georgie Oakes - for agronomy (based in Inverell) - 0429...
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Bull buying
It’s that time of year again where bull sales are beginning to crank into gear. Listen into the conversation with guests District Vet Lisa Martin and Livestock Officer Tahnee Manton as we discuss breeding objectives, buying strategies in the world of Covid-19, bull health and how to get the most...
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Managing scanned ewes
This episode is Part 2 of the conversation with Tim Lawrence Reproduction Scanner and Brent Mcleod Senior Land Service Officer - Sheep. The conversation talks about management strategies and options for the different classes of ewes after preg scanning. Contact information Inverell office - 02…
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Preg Scanning and purchased ewe management
Across the Northern Tablelands many producers currently have their rams out joining. This episode discusses how graziers can best manage their flock from joining onwards to help ensure that maximum production levels are achieved for 2020. Guest on this episode are Tim Lawrence Reproduction…
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Livestock sales in the world of Covid-19
Covid-19 is impacting all aspects of our lives, this includes how we about how we go about livestock sales and purchases. In this episode Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association CEO Peter Baldwin talks about Covid-19 restrictions at saleyards what you need to know for your operation....
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Pasture management moving forward
Pasture management is a critical factor in the profitability and production levels achieved in a grazing enterprise. Post drought rainfall has seen pastures respond at different rates and to varied levels of success. District Agronomist Jeff Lowien and Research Scientist Carol Harris discuss...
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Weeds impacting production in the Northern Tablelands
Producers invest a lot of time, effort and money on the control, prevention and management of weeds. The impact of weeds in Australian agricultural alone, is estimated to be $1.8 billion in control and $2.5 billion in lost production. On today’s episode District Agronomist Jeff Lowein and…
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Summer/Autumn livestock health
Optimising animal health is a driver of production and profitability in livestock enterprises. District vet Nigel Brown chats about what he has been seeing at the moment, what to be on the look out for and what needs to be managed in the coming months. Contact information Inverell office - 02…
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Winter forage crop considerations
Scattered rain across the region has producers looking at winter forage crops to aid in bridging the winter feed gap. On Today's episode I chat winter crop options and considerations with two of the agro's at the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services; Georgie Oakes and Daniel White . Resources...
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Managing flocks pre joining
Joining of ewes in the Northern Tablelands is just around the corner. Today's guest Brent McLeod Senior Land Service Officer - Sheep, discusses key considerations that producers need to be looking at to ensure successful conception levels are achieved. Contact information Inverell office - 02…
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The Productive Producer podcast is brought to you by Max Newsome from the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. This is your podcast for production and management decisions. Key members of the agricultural industry give their insight and opinion on some of the different aspects of production.
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