Pastoral Poddy Western Local Land Services

Step into the world of goat production with host Kieran Smith as he engages in insightful conversations with Fiona Lander from Marra Station, NSW. Explore the intricacies of goat management practices, the hurdles faced, the importance of community engagement, and the exciting prospects for future development. Dive deep into topics such as using goats for woody weed control, weaning and educating goats, as well as some learnings along the way.



Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:


Fiona Lander



For more information: (links)


Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project


23330-MLA_WeedControl - https://www.mla.com.au/globalassets/mla-corporate/extensions-training-and-tools/creative-commons/weed-control-using-goats---cc.pdf


Lactation and weaning | Meat & Livestock Australia (mla.com.au) - https://www.mla.com.au/Research-and-development/Genetics-and-breeding/Goats/Reproduction/Lactation-and-weaning



For a transcript of this episode - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1z697n3Kwp16vfy6QQWre0OROohkn9kPq/view?usp=sharing



This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

Many producers dream of cutting out the middleman and selling their own branded meat products direct to consumers. For most though, the thought stops at the farm gate, once they realise the many complexities of this business model. However, having a paddock to plate business model is achievable and is a great way to buffer against some of the fluctuations of prices seen in the commodity market. Join us with host Kieran Smith in this podcast where he shares the story of a goat producer who has done just that.

Thank you to our guest featured in this episode:


Jo Stewart



For more information:


Going Ahead with Goats Project - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/what-we-do/our-major-projects/going-ahead-with-goats-project


The Gourmet Goat Lady - http://thegourmetgoatlady.com.au


Meat Cuts on the App Store (apple.com) - https://apps.apple.com/au/app/meat-cuts/id904537057



For a transcript of this episode - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LGL3keTqdRUJc_eRydbP5x4xwvHCmdpy/view?usp=sharing



This podcast series is produced by Grow Love Project and hosted by Western Local Land Services, supported through funding from the NSW Government as part of the Going Ahead with Goats project.

We're very excited to bring you a podcast series dedicated to learning more about the goat industry. In this series we showcase some of the individuals and enterprises that make up the goat meat supply chain.

Tune in each week as we bring you conversations with people within the goat industry, from commercial producers, stud breeders, depot operators, and paddock to plate businesses.

This podcast has been produced by the ⁠Grow Love Project⁠ and is brought to you by Western Local Land Services supported through funding from the New South Wales Government.

We acknowledge the traditional custodians of this land throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to land, waters and community. We pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.

Welcome back to a two-part episode on carbon in the rangelands. In the last episode, we covered some soil carbon fundamentals. And in this episode, we're looking at opportunities and challenges facing landowners in participating in carbon projects. With insights from experts and farmers, we learn about the key factors and the importance of staying informed for future market developments in rangelands. Tune in for a captivating discussion on the potential of carbon markets to shape regenerative land management.



Thank you to our guests who featured in this episode:


John Gavin - Natural Resource Manager, Remarkable NRM


Fiona Garland - Western Local Land Services


Lisa McFadyen - On-farm carbon advice project, NSW Department of Primary Industries  


Andrew Mosley - farmer, Etiwanda 100% Rangelands Ready, Cobar





For more information:


On -Farm Carbon Advice project website https://bit.ly/Carbonfarming
For those wanting to sign up to our expression of interest and receive communications from the On-farm Carbon Advice project please click the link and fill in the form bit.ly/3NZSwLD
For further information about Natural Capital - https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital
and access to the Natural Capital Service Finder: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/natural-capital/natural-capital-service-finder
John Gavin NRM website - ⁠https://remarkablenrm.com.au/about-john/⁠ 
Andrew's farm, Etiwanda -  https://soilsforlife.org.au/etiwanda/  

Produced by growloveproject.com  This podcast is supported by Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Welcome to a special two part edition of the Pastoral Poddy, focusing on carbon in the rangelands. Western Local Land Services recently held an event on this topic. And for those who couldn't make it, we've gathered a panel of speakers to jam pack all the best bits into the podcast. This episode looks at health in rangelands and holistic land management approaches. It explores the significance of soil organic matter, carbon levels, and practical tips from experts in regenerative agriculture. We learn about adaptive land management practices and observing natural patterns to prevent erosion, promote ground cover, and enhance landscape health for long-term rehydration and rehabilitation.

Thank you to our guests who featured in this episode:


Karl Anderson - Research Officer – Soil Carbon, NSW Department of Primary Industries


Sarah McDonald - Research Scientist Pastures, NSW Department of Primary Industries


Paul Theakston - Rehydration and rehabilitation officer, Western Local Land Services


Andrew Mosley - farmer, Etiwanda 100% Rangelands Ready, Cobar 



For more information:


Rangelands Living Skin Project - https://soilsforlife.org.au/rangelands-living-skin/


Sarahs McDonald - https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/staff/profiles/sarah-mcdonald


Andrew's farm, Etiwanda -  https://soilsforlife.org.au/etiwanda/ 


Previous episode with details about Rangelands Rehydration -  https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pastoralpoddy/episodes/Rehydrating-the-rangelands-e1iackp/a-a7t82vv



Produced by growloveproject.com  This podcast is supported by Local Land Services, through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.

Throughout this special series on kangaroo management, we’ve unpacked a range of issues around this wicked challenge. From landowners, conservation groups and the indigenous community to wildlife advocates, industry and the general public, everyone has a different view and story to tell. With focuses varying from economics to morals to conservation issues, it can be challenging to find common ground.

In this episode, we’ll hear from an ecologist, the industry and the government about some new strategic initiatives that aim to give a voice to these diverse groups. We’ll see how education, consultation and innovation can be part of the solution. Tune in to hear how a predictive tool for kangaroo populations and new adaptive approaches could help advance kangaroo management in Australia.



Guests featured in this episode include:


Fiona Garland, Team Leader - Kangaroo Management, Western Local Land Services
Dr John Read, Ecologist and Author- johnlread.com
Dennis King, Executive Officer, Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia
Terry Brill , Senior Team Leader  Kangaroo Management Program NSW Government



Other useful resources

Improving Kangaroo Management; A Joint Statement - https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/emr.12467

Kangaroo Management Taskforce website has several resources including links to a wide range of published research on kangaroos

kangaroomanagementtaskforce.com.au/literature/

Kangaroo Management Taskforce Facebook page - facebook.com/kangarootaskforce

The Pastoral Poddy is brought to you by Western Local Land Services and the kangaroo series is supported through funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.