AgVic Talk

Agriculture Victora
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AgVic Talk

Welcome to the Agriculture Victoria ‘AgVic Talk’ podcast series. Follow along as we bring you stories, advice and information from around the state. In our first series we will be covering contemporary problems and solutions for bushfire recovery, drought and dry seasons, weather and climate as well as hearing some stories from inspiring young farmers.

  1. Strengthening your bee-ness for the future with Richard Collins

    3 DEC

    Strengthening your bee-ness for the future with Richard Collins

    Richard Collins, a 3rd generation beekeeper plans for the unexpected but with climate variability this can be challenging.   Learn about Richard’s tips for planning for the unexpected and future climate risks. The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government’s Future Agriculture Skills Capacity Fund.  Access Farm Business Resilience Program resources and courses Subscribe to the Recovery & Resilience newsletter For further assistance call the Agriculture Victoria Customer Contact Centre on 1300 502 656 or email info@agriculture.vic.gov.au  For more information on the Victorian Apiarists Association Listen to more podcasts by Agriculture Victoria

    13 min
  2. Planning for farm business success with Peter Brown and Paul Blackshaw

    28 NOV

    Planning for farm business success with Peter Brown and Paul Blackshaw

    This podcast shares key tips from Peter Brown, a beef farmer from East Gippsland who participated in the Farm Business Resilience (FBR) Program and Farm Business Consultant Paul Blackshaw from Meridian Agriculture. Peter and Paul speak about embracing on-farm uncertainty, documenting the farms strategic direction, and regularly reviewing and updating the farm’s plan to adapt to changing conditions. The Farm Business Resilience Program is jointly funded through the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Victorian Government’s Future Agriculture Skills Capacity Fund.  Access Farm Business Resilience Program resources and courses, including the Farm Fitness Checklist and other business planning templates. Subscribe to the Recovery & Resilience newsletter   For further assistance call the Agriculture Victoria Customer Contact Centre on 1300 502 656 or email info@agriculture.vic.gov.au   Learn more about Meridian Agriculture Listen to more podcasts by Agriculture Victoria

    25 min
  3. Raising happy and healthy pigs with Regina Fogarty and Deb Hancock

    16 JULY

    Raising happy and healthy pigs with Regina Fogarty and Deb Hancock

    In this episode, Deb Hancock and Dr Regina Fogarty provide best-practice biosecurity advice to help you raise happy, healthy pigs and protect Victoria’s pig industry. Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Feeding Livestock webpage Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity newsletter  Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage       Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses  Access templates to develop and/or update your biosecurity plan Watch animation on what you can and cannot feed your pigs Read more on the Agriculture Victoria pig health and welfare webpage.

    16 min
  4. Keeping your chickens happy and healthy with Cathy Ronalds and Dianne Phillips

    9 JULY

    Keeping your chickens happy and healthy with Cathy Ronalds and Dianne Phillips

    In this episode, we’re talking to Cathy Ronalds and Dr Dianne Phillips to learn more about looking after the health and wellbeing of your chooks and maintaining good at-home biosecurity practices.  For information on the current avian influenza response in Victoria Access templates to develop and/or update your biosecurity plan Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria’s Backyard Biosecurity newsletter  Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage       Enroll in the Agriculture Victoria biosecurity eLearn courses  To listen to more podcasts from Agriculture Victoria

    20 min
  5. Winning the battle with weeds with Jacob Pearce

    2 JULY

    Winning the battle with weeds with Jacob Pearce

    Jacob Pearce has been battling weeds for a decade, some posing a biosecurity risk. Listen to this episode to hear what he has learned and steps you can take to reduce weeds and biosecurity risks on your property. Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity newsletter  Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage       Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses  Access templates to develop and/or update your biosecurity plan To find out more about weeds in your area, have a look at the Weeds and Pests on Public Land Program website.

    13 min
  6. Feeding cattle with Brett Davidson and Rachael Laukart

    25 JUNE

    Feeding cattle with Brett Davidson and Rachael Laukart

    How much do cattle eat? How can I create a balanced diet for my cattle? In this episode, join Brett Davidson, Agriculture Victoria’s Dairy Regional Manager in Tatura and Rachael Laukart, Education Officer with the RSPCA as they share information about feeding cattle a balanced diet, and what to do if you need to transition their diet. Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Feeding Livestock webpage Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity newsletter  Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage       Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses  Access templates to develop and/or update your biosecurity plan

    10 min
  7. Biosecurity Planning on your farm with Hannah Manning and Ben Pickles

    18 JUNE

    Biosecurity Planning on your farm with Hannah Manning and Ben Pickles

    Dr Hannah Manning and rare sheep and chicken breeder Ben Pickles discuss Biosecurity Management Plans and the sort of protection these plans provide to help farmers manage biosecurity. Subscribe to the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity newsletter   Learn more on the Agriculture Victoria Backyard Biosecurity webpage   Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses at   Access templates to develop and/or update your biosecurity plan  Learn more about the Livestock Production Assurance program. It is a requirement under this program to have a biosecurity plan.  Learn more about Biosecurity management plans and the changes to the Livestock Management Act 2010 and Livestock Management Regulations 2021

    15 min
  8. Tips for feeding your alpacas with Taryan Matthews

    4 JUNE

    Tips for feeding your alpacas with Taryan Matthews

    Join alpaca farmer Taryan Mathews for information and advice on managing biosecurity risks when purchasing supplementary feed. For further information: Subscribe to Backyard Biosecurity newsletter Learn more on the Backyard Biosecurity webpage Enroll in the biosecurity eLearn courses Develop and/or update biosecurity plan Learn more about feeding livestock at www.feedinglivestock.vic.gov.au Learn more about breeding alpacas and the quality assurance programs at the Australian Alpaca Association

    11 min
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About

Welcome to the Agriculture Victoria ‘AgVic Talk’ podcast series. Follow along as we bring you stories, advice and information from around the state. In our first series we will be covering contemporary problems and solutions for bushfire recovery, drought and dry seasons, weather and climate as well as hearing some stories from inspiring young farmers.

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  • Creator
    Agriculture Victora
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    117
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Authorised by the Victorian Government, Melbourne.
  • Show Website
    AgVic Talk

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