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Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming

Western Local Land Services

Pastoral Poddy – your go-to podcast for managing the rangelands of Western NSW. Real-world stories, expert insights and the latest research from farmers and grazing specialists, covering sheep, goats and extensive pastoral systems in arid and semi-arid country. Whether you"re tackling grazing pressure, rangeland rehabilitation or livestock productivity, each episode brings practical takeaways tailored for the pastoral industry. Listen to "Pastoral Poddy" on your usual podcast platform, hit

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00:31:29

Kanga series: EP 2 - Understanding kangaroo grazing...

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/09/06

Do you struggle with managing Total Grazing Pressure on your property, particularly from unmanaged animals? You're not alone. It can be overwhelming for many landowners in Western NSW to manage their livestock and deal with the challenges of other animals like goats and kangaroos. Kangaroo numbers can fluctuate very quickly across individual properties, uprooting and damaging plants and negatively impacting the land. But there's hope. Research is addressing this challenge, focusing on a positive

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00:29:48

Kanga series: EP 1 - Kangaroo management - it's...

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/08/29

Kangaroo management is a complicated, nationwide issue that involves many diverse stakeholders. From landholders to the kangaroo industry to animal welfare groups and everyone else in between, it impacts people across Australia. In this first episode, we’ll talk to an ecologist and an academic to better understand the complex issues surrounding kangaroo management, including diverse approaches such as translocation, fertility control, culling and commercial harvesting. Want to learn about options on

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00:29:39

Groundcover management in cropping systems

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/08/09

Ground cover and stubble retention in cropping enterprises is really important for managing soil erosion in western NSW. Dust storms caused by wind erosion not only have a big impact on agricultural productivity but also on towns and cities where dust is quite literally a dirty word. So in this episode we’ll talk to a soil conservationist about how to avoid those dust storms and we’ll hear from a farmer who’s trying a few innovative things like planting into a dry river bed to manage his groundcover

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00:28:41

The power of perennials

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/06/07

In western NSW, managing perennial grasses, trees and shrubs is key to maintaining healthy landscapes and resilience for your grazing operation. Perennials have deep root systems that help with soil health and stability. They can tap into available soil nutrients, enhance biodiversity and capture any available water. And for one farmer we talked to, perennials got him and his livestock through a few tough seasons. So, how do you increase perennials in a variable climate? Well, our guests in this

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00:31:05

The benefits of managing total grazing pressure

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/05/17

For a lot of farmers in Western NSW, the sheer scale of managing total grazing pressure in the rangelands can be really overwhelming, not to mention expensive. But it is really important to help maintain the proper functioning of ecosystems to maximise profitability and regeneration. And the experts all agree that, just like healthy food and exercise it might be hard to get started, but its good for you in the long run. So in this episode we’ll talk to some industry experts about the benefits and

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00:35:01

Rehydrating the rangelands

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/05/10

The rangelands of Western NSW can be a challenging place to farm in. Historical overgrazing has caused major dust storms and erosion and with farmers having just been through one of the toughest droughts in living memory, repairing landscapes to be rain ready is critical. From grading contours to constructing ponding banks, it's all about slowing the flow before the next rain comes to give the land a chance for a drink. But before you get out any tools, rehabilitating the rangelands starts with

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00:34:54

Where to from here? Continuing to grow the goat industry

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2022/03/27

Did you know that NSW has the largest rangeland goat population in Australia? For part of Western NSW, they’re a key source of farm income. Goats are a hardy animal well suited to the rangelands and whilst the last drought was tough on everyone, goat numbers. have rebounded from 2.4 to 6.8 million and more goats are coming onto the market. To take advantage of this growing opportunity, many producers are transitioning toward semi-managed or managed systems. So what lessons can be learned from other

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00:32:58

Farming goats

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2021/03/30

Have you ever thought about farming goats? Did you know Australia is globally the number 1 exporter of goat meat with export prices seeing almost uninterrupted growth over the last 4 years. So in this episode we’re going to explore the ins and outs of wild harvesting versus managed goats to help you take advantage of a growing opportunity. Western Local land Services https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/western NSW DPI https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/animals-and-livestock/goats

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00:30:04

Sheep farming - Weaner management

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2021/03/30

From the moment we’re born we’re constantly learning. The same goes for ewe weaners who have to get through birth, learn to walk and graze, drink milk, and avoid predators. There’s a lot of new things happening and plenty that can go wrong. And we’ll hear from a farming couple why a good quality feed cart is the key to a successful feeding operation and a happy marriage. Western Local Land Services Sheep and Goat

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00:29:59

Sheep farming - Ewe reproduction strategies

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2021/03/30

Did you know that lamb mortality costs the sheep industry about half a billion dollars a year? Some of that is unavoidable. Its natural. But a big part of it comes down to managing the reproduction cycle. So in episode 3 we’re talking about the secrets to successful reproduction strategies. Western Local Land Services Sheep and Goat management https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/livestock-health-and-production/sheep-and-goats

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00:29:12

Sheep farming - Pre-lambing nutrition

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2021/03/30

In episode 2 we’re looking at pre-lambing nutrition because a healthy ewe is going to give her lambs the best chance of survival. We’ll hear from industry experts with all the facts and figures and we’ll talk to a farmer who's experienced first hand when nutrition is out of balance. Western Local land Services Sheep and Goat Farming https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/livestock-health-and-production/sheep-and-goats

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00:33:44

Sheep farming - Pregnancy scanning

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2021/03/30

Only about half of all ewes in Australia get pregnancy scanned. Why is that? In episode 1 we explore how scanning can help you make more informed management decisions to improve your lambing percentages to rebuild and maintain your flock numbers. Western Local land Services Sheep and Goat Farming https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/help-and-advice/livestock-health-and-production/sheep-and-goats

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00:03:35

Pastoral Poddy trailer

Pastoral Poddy - Australian Farming ·

2021/03/18

Podcast host Edgars Greste chats with Gemma Turnbull from Western LLS about what you can expect to hear from this new podcast.

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