Pastoral Poddy Western Local Land Services
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A must listen podcast for pastoralists. Providing stories, insights and research from farmers and experts to support farm productivity and healthy environments. Practical information for the management of sheep and goats.
This podcast shares the stories of the arid and semi-arid areas of New South Wales commonly referred to as ‘rangelands’ and the management principles that underlie the sustainable utilisation of these areas by extensive grazing industries including livestock management, grazing pressure and rangeland rehabilitation.
Produced by the Grow Love Project for Western LLS.
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Goat Series: EP 2 - From Live Exports to Life in Western NSW - with Fiona Lander
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. -
Goat Series: EP 1 - The Journey of a Paddock to Plate Goat Meat Business - with the Gourmet Goat Lady
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. -
Going Ahead with Goats - Trailer
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. -
Carbon Markets in the NSW Rangelands
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. -
Soil Carbon in the NSW Rangelands
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. -
Kanga series: EP 5 - Kangaroo Management - Seeking a way forward
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.