What if one native plant could fundamentally change how your grazing system performs, even through drought?

In this episode, Local Land Services Cropping Ag Advisor, Tim Bartimote, sits down with Andy and Ben Sippel from Saltbush Plains to unpack decades of hands-on experience using old man saltbush as a backbone species in grazing systems. From transforming degraded cropping country into resilient perennial pasture, to maintaining high stocking rates independent of rainfall, they share why deep-rooted native shrubs are one of Australia’s most underutilised agricultural assets.

You’ll hear how saltbush supports livestock performance with year-round green feed, high protein levels, and exceptional water-use efficiency, plus how smart grazing management turns ecological strength into economic strength.

This is a practical, grounded conversation for producers interested in building resilient pastures, reducing inputs, and working with Australia’s landscapes, not against them.

Resources and links:
Saltbush Lamb
MLA Managing Your Feedbase
Ben Sippel on LinkedIn
Andy Sippel on LinkedIn

Nominate a Mate:
If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success'.

Connect:
Central West LLS website
Central West LLS on Facebook
Central West LLS on X
Central West LLS on YouTube

The 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 SoundCartel. Visit soundcartel.com.au for more information.

What if one native plant could fundamentally change how your grazing system performs, even through drought?
In this episode, Local Land Services Cropping Ag Advisor, Tim Bartimote, sits down with Andy and Ben Sippel from Saltbush Plains to unpack decades of hands-on experience using old man saltbush as a backbone species in grazing systems. From transforming degraded cropping country into resilient perennial pasture, to maintaining high stocking rates independent of rainfall, they share why deep-rooted native shrubs are one of Australia&rsquo;s most underutilised agricultural assets.
You&rsquo;ll hear how saltbush supports livestock performance with year-round green feed, high protein levels, and exceptional water-use efficiency, plus how smart grazing management turns ecological strength into economic strength.
This is a practical, grounded conversation for producers interested in building resilient pastures, reducing inputs, and working with Australia&rsquo;s landscapes, not against them.
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.saltbushlamb.com.au/">Saltbush Lamb</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://drive.google.com/file/d/1K0jkHy0iDo6-bAlPjlI3N75Nn9biUHHP/view?usp=sharing">MLA Managing Your Feedbase</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ben-sippel-36918287/">Ben Sippel on LinkedIn</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-sippel-b9744352/">Andy Sippel on LinkedIn</a></li>
</ul>
Nominate a Mate:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">If you'd like to nominate a mate (or yourself) as a potential future guest on the podcast, you can do so here: <a href="https://regionalnsw.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_aVuHOf7krHE9Voq">Nominate a Mate for 'Seeds for Success'</a>.</li>
</ul>
Connect:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west">Central West LLS website</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Facebook</a></li>
<li><a href="https://twitter.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on X</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
The 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 SoundCartel. Visit <a href="https://soundcartel.com.au/">soundcartel.com.au</a>&nbsp;for more information.

Seeds for Success is a show where we have a good yarn about ag life with producers who are having a go. On the show, you'll hear from farmers in New South Wales who are out there battling the elements, making tough calls and getting the job done. You'll get a laugh out of some of their stories, and also pick-up some know-how along the way. Produced by Central West Local Land Services.

Seeds for Success is a show where we have a good yarn about ag life with producers who are having a go.