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Stan Noonan is a Crop Protection Specialist and Farmer at ‘Retford Park’, a small property along the Macquarie River near Dubbo. With the help of his family, Stan focuses on buying calves and growing them out with introduced pastures and grazing crops.
In this episode, Stan explains how he achieves high growth rates by focusing on quality feed for his livestock to reach their weight targets quickly. He also breaks down how he extends the life of feed from a good season by using baled silage, the challenges involved, and the lessons he’s learnt along the way. He also dives into how he works with growers as a Crop Protection Specialist to improve their spray application and weed control on the property.
Resources and links:
NSW DPI - Silage and hay informationGRDC - GrowNotes - Spray application manualGRDC - Spray application tips and tacticsConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
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Sherrie Whitty, alongside her husband Luke, runs Mount Pleasant Limousins, a robust herd of 100 stud cows on a sprawling 2,000-acre property near the Jemalong Range, near Forbes. Their commitment to quality and animal welfare shines through in their operation, which stands as a beacon of excellence in the industry.
In this episode, Sherrie emphasises the significance of selecting for temperament and docility in her cattle. She also explores the benefits of crossbreeding with limousin bulls. The conversation also covers Sherrie’s effective pasture management techniques, particularly her strategic approach to weed control, which plays a crucial role in optimising feed and maintaining healthy pastures.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach caught up with Sherrie to hear all about it in person.
Resources and links:
MLA - Guidelines for selecting the breeding systemMount Pleasant LimousinsMount Pleasant Limousins on FacebookConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
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Peter Grant and his wife Samantha own and operate “Nerreman”, a 530-hectare property on the Lachlan River, west of Forbes. They run a mixed farming enterprise, which includes irrigation, crops, and cattle.
In this episode, Peter shares his passion for growing different crops, especially his favourite one, sweetcorn. He also reveals how he has improved his water use efficiency and how he is dealing with the fall armyworm threat in his corn fields. You’ll also learn how Peter has adopted the use of drones on his farm to cope with the labour, skills, and time challenges.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach joined Peter for this conversation during a break from the sweetcorn harvest.
Resources and links:
Fall armyworm - GRDCConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
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Kylie Matthews and her husband Adrian own “Kooyong”, just off the highway between Forbes and West Wyalong. Kylie manages their cattle and chicken meat operation and keeps the wheels turning while Adrian works full-time away from the farm.
In this episode, Kylie explains how they built up their farming operation to incorporate cattle and chickens, and how their massive 3-kilometre vegetation corridor project has impacted the farm. She also opens up about their new agritourism venture: The Silo House, which has been both challenging but also rewarding.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Trent Frazer is a Producer on his family farm “Warree”, southwest of Stuart Town. Trent and his family run a predominantly sheep and cattle operation with a little bit of cropping.
In this episode, Trent lets the cat out of the bag about his passion for wool and the challenges and rewards of being part of this staple industry. He reflects on how producers can use local trials to give themselves the information needed to make good decisions. Finally, he opens up about struggling to manage St John's wort on the property and how they're approaching it now.
Local Land Services Cropping Officer, Tim Bartimote, caught up with Trent to chat at his farm, "Warree".
Resources and links:
NSW DPI’s fact sheet for St John’s wortNSW DPI’s best practice management guide for St John’s wortConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Summer’s not quite over yet and we’re revisiting more farmers who’ve lived through drought and the lessons they’ve learnt along the way.
In this episode, these farmers will explain how you can “minimise your geographic risk” to your herds by spreading them across properties, how tagging can be used to identify your highest performing breeding stock, and one option for keeping your stock fed during a drought.
Seeds for Success will be back to our regularly scheduled programming in Feb 2024.
Full episode links:
Tess Herbert episodeGeorgia White episodeTrent Johnstone episodeConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
With another hot, dry summer on the cards for Australia, we’re continuing to look back at our early episodes to glean the best knowledge from farmers who lived through the last drought.
In this episode, these farmers will emphasise the importance of flexibility on the farm and adapting their business practices during a drought. They’ll also share the vital lessons they learned from the mistakes they made along the way.
Seeds for Success will be back to our regularly scheduled programming in Feb 2024.
Full episode links:
Gabriel Passmore episodeTallah Looten episodeJack Brennan episodeConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
We’re doing something a little bit different this summer!
With another hot, dry outlook for Australia in 2024, we’re revisiting some of our early podcast episodes to hear how farmers fared through the last drought.
In this episode, these farmers are opening up about how they managed their properties through the drought and the lessons they learned along the way. From destocking, alternative herd management, and modifications to feeding and housing, to the importance of mental health and focusing on family. One couple will even share their surprising response when the drought broke.
Seeds for Success will be back to our regularly scheduled programming in Feb 2024.
Full episode links:
James Morse episodeKieran McHugh episodeElliot Shannon episodeJarrod and Emma Amery episodeAndrew and Meegan Young episodeConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Nicole Samodol is the owner of Rowlee Wines near Orange. Rowlee Wines is a boutique winery with a huge variety of wines made using grapes from their vineyard and locally sourced additional grapes.
In this episode, Nicole shares how “smoke taint” from bushfires in 2018 led to the diversification and restructuring of her family’s vineyard. She explains how a strong business plan was vital for achieving their goals which included the addition of on-site wine production, a cellar, and an agritourism strategy. She also spoke about what makes a good wine and how to pick one for yourself.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach caught up with Nicole at the Rowlee Wines cellars.
Nominate a Mate:
If you would like to nominate a mate or yourself, send your suggestion to [email protected] as well as the guest location and a bit of background info on their farming business.Resources and links:
Rowlee Wines websiteNicole Samadol on LinkedInConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Tony Horan is a Farmer at “Briar Rose” just west of Bedgerabong. Tony operates a cattle enterprise along with cereal cropping for hay and silage production.
In this episode. Tony explains how the Travelling Stock Reserves near his property reduce grazing pressures on his farm and how they’ve helped him out through both floods and drought. Tony will also share the number one thing a cattle farmer needs in their life: at least one pet cow.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with Tony at “Briar Rose” for this chat.
Resources and links:
NSW Travelling Stock ReservesConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Scott Vincent is a Farmer at “Wirragai” just outside Narromine in NSW. Scott and his family run a mixed farming operation of beef cattle along with both irrigated and broadacre cropping.
In this episode, Scott digs into soil health, how he uses chaff lining to improve weed control, and how his management has changed in the last few seasons. He also walks through how a flexible production system allows him to make the most of new and exciting opportunities.
Local Land Services Cropping Officer, Tim Bartimote, caught up with Scott outside on the verandah at “Wirrigai” to have this chat.Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Will Lambell is a Farmer at “Weenya” and a Board Member of Tooraweenah Prime Lamb Marketing Co-Op. Will and his family run a mixed farming operation with cropping, shorthorn cattle, and over 2,000 head of self-replacing merino sheep. He is particularly focused on the livestock side of the business and sits on the board of the local marketing cooperative.
In this episode, Will explains how “strength in numbers” is beneficial to farmers participating in a co-op. He also opens up about how he tries to practise what he preaches to only send prime, high-quality animals to sale.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach caught up to chat with Will at his property overlooking the picturesque Warrumbungle Range.
Resources and links:
Tooraweenah Prime Lamb Marketing Co-Op websiteTooraweenah Prime Lamb Marketing Co-Op FacebookConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Nathan and Kieran Simpson are Farmers at “Binginbar Farms” at Gollan, 50km east of Dubbo. Together the brothers run a cropping and grazing enterprise that has been in the family for 155 years. Kieran is in charge of the livestock enterprise and Nathan is in charge of the cropping side of the business.
In this episode, Nathan and Kieran explore how their business has changed since the drought. Kieran shares his experiences with sheep feed lotting, before sharing the story of a highly successful joining in confinement lots. Nathan explains their cropping rotation, and breaks the complexity of perennial pastures. Plus, you’ll hear Nathan’s experience with soil amelioration and variable nutrition.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with the Simpson brothers for this chat.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Rodney Guest, along with his wife Leonie, owns and manages "Thornburn" near Rankin Springs. This year, the pair celebrate the milestone of 100 years of family farm ownership.
In this episode, Rodney shares how he's been enjoying the recent good seasons, and how the introduction of technology such as WEED-IT has been a game changer in their cropping operation. Rod also explains how over the last 40 years, he's been involved in the fight to conserve the threatened malleefowl by hatching his own chicks and releasing them into an exclusion zone.
Local Land Service Senior Natural Resource Management officer, Jasmine Wells sat down with Rodney at home on "Thornburn" to bring you this chat.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Ed Blackburn is the Manager of “Wongaboori Station”, a 23,000-acre farm near Mendooran. He's also heavily involved with his family's nearby operation, “Gowenbrae”. As a former commercial agronomist, Ed has relished the opportunity to oversee the livestock production and cropping enterprises on "Wongaboori Station".
In this episode, Ed explores the world of dual-purpose cropping and explains the process of producing a quality dual-purpose crop. He shares how important timeliness is in management, especially when considering grazing. Ed also shares the big benefits of dual-purpose crops, and how their flexibility and adaptability have worked for him.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with Ed at "Gowanbrae" over a cuppa and a delicious slice of orange cake, to bring you this chat.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Ambrose Doolan and his wife Lisa run a commercial Angus cattle enterprise and a small stud bull operation, alongside some fodder cropping, on their property “Toorawandi” near Coonabarabran. On top of his family farming endeavours, Ambrose is also the proud Mayor of Warrumbungle Shire.
In this episode, Ambrose explains the pros and cons of family farming in the Central West, and shares how the failure of conventional farming in his environment 20 years ago led him to adopt minimum tillage, and to become the first Australian importer of Seed Hawk Air Drills. He also shares the story of how he became involved with his community and local council, even now acting as the Mayor.
Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with Ambrose over a cuppa in this chat at "Toorawandi".
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Nathan Border is an Agronomist and Broadacre cropper, who farms alongside his family on their property "Oriel", just outside of Parkes near Goonumbla. In the last 15 years, the family has shifted from a mixed-farming system to a cropping-only enterprise, following the mindset of doing "As much as you can, as quickly as you can."
In this episode, Nathan shares how the family has shifted to a cropping-only operation, and explains how it enabled the adoption of practices like chaff decking and summer cropping, to help maintain a proactive business. He also breaks down the changes that have allowed the business to improve production and overcome new challenges.
Local Land Services Cropping Officer, Tim Bartimote, caught up with Nathan on the back veranda at "Oriel" for this chat.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Jack and Julie Gordon are the owners of Quartz Aussie White sheep stud, which they run on their 150 ha property just east of Forbes. On the farm, they oversee a flock of 250 self-replacing stud ewes, sourced directly from Tattykeel genetics. Alongside selling rams throughout NSW, they cultivate grazing cereals to supplement their perennial grazing system. Recently, they both completed the Central West LLS PROGRAZE course, which served as a helpful refresher on grazing management.
In this episode, Jack and Julie explain the intensity of their sheep breeding enterprise, despite their rather small land area. They share how they invest in high-quality genetics, and actively track individual performance using eID and BreedELITE. They also explain how they have consciously selected Aussie Whites for their simplicity of management, and how it's allowed them to pursue off-farm careers whilst running the profitable stud.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with Jack and Julie at their Quartz Aussie White stud just outside Forbes.
Resources and links:
Register for PROGRAZEQuartz Australian White websiteQuartz Australian White Stud on FacebookAustralian White Sheep Breeders Association websiteConnect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Greg Wynn, or Wynny as he's known to his mates, is a Cropping Manager at AAM Investments where he oversees Sunshine Farms aggregation in Corinella, near Forbes. He also runs his own mixed farming business, "Stratford", along with his wife, on a soldier settler block just south of Condobolin.
In this episode, Greg shares how he's been able to approach business at "Stratford" with a clean slate, following the flooding on the Lachlan River last year. He explains how he's used flood lines and mapping to assign land use based on soil type and capability, and breaks down the interesting strategies he's put in place to reduce machinery overheads and attract farming contractors.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with Wynny at home at "Stratford" to bring you this chat.
This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Greg. Check out our last episode, where Greg shares what a day in his life is like in the world of corporate ag.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. -
Greg Wynn, or Wynny as he's known to his mates, is a Cropping Manager at AAM Investments where he oversees Sunshine Farms aggregation in Corinella, near Forbes.
In this episode, Greg shares his experiences in the world of corporate agriculture, and how his background has given him the valuable experience he needs to make big decisions on the farm. He also explains the importance of cost-benefit analysis, before breaking down the difference a good budget can make.
Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach travelled to Corinella on a rainy June morning to bring you this chat with Greg.
This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Greg. Join us for the next episode, where Greg shares the story of his personal mixed farming business.
Connect:
Central West LLS websiteCentral West LLS on FacebookCentral West LLS on TwitterCentral West LLS on YouTubeThe views contained in this podcast series are not necessarily endorsed by Central West Local Land Services. Listeners are advised to contact their local office to discuss their individual situation.
This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information. - Visa fler
