Fiona Aveyard and her husband Bill run Outback Lamb, a vertically-integrated farming business focusing on single-origin pasture-fed lamb. It's part of their commercial sheep and cropping operation, 'Westpoint', near Tullamore.

Determined to secure the future for their four children, Bill and Fiona came up with a creative approach to growing their business. And in this episode, you'll hear how this plan, combined with a gradual embrace of social media, has allowed them to extend the reach of their 'paddock to plate' story.

 

Resources and links:
Provenance Storytelling for Success

 

Connect:
Central West LLS website
Central West LLS on Facebook
Central West LLS on Twitter
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.

Fiona Aveyard and her husband Bill run Outback Lamb, a vertically-integrated farming business focusing on single-origin pasture-fed lamb. It's part of their commercial sheep and cropping operation, 'Westpoint', near Tullamore.
Determined to secure the future for their four children, Bill and Fiona came up with a creative approach to growing their business. And in this episode, you'll hear how this plan, combined with a gradual embrace of social media, has allowed them to extend the reach of their 'paddock to plate' story.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.agrifutures.com.au/rural-industries/provenance-and-story-telling/">Provenance Storytelling for Success</a></li>
</ul>
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Connect:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west">Central West LLS website</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Facebook</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://twitter.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Twitter</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on YouTube</a></li>
</ul>
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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.

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. 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.

Seeds for Success

SFS - Seeds for Success

For the love of lamb: How embracing social media can help amplify your story

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This episode is part two of our two-part chat with Anthony Shepherd. In the last episode, Anthony shared the lessons he’s learnt from his years as a farmer and sheep consultant and how changing his farming processes brought his weaning rates above 130%. 

In this episode, Anthony explains how he uses technology to improve his farming operation. He discusses how Smart Shepherd helps him spot multiple-bearing ewes that aren’t raising both twins and how he identifies underperforming ewes in the pursuit of a more productive flock.

Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach spoke with Anthony in his shearing shed to determine the difference between loving and admiring merinos.

Resources and links:


Sheepmatters website


SmartShepherd website


Sheep and Goat Individual Electronic Identification information from NSW DPI



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 Twitter


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 episode is part two of our two-part chat with Anthony Shepherd. In the last episode, Anthony shared the lessons he’s learnt from his years as a farmer and sheep consultant and how changing his farming processes brought his weaning rates above 130%. 
In this episode, Anthony explains how he uses technology to improve his farming operation. He discusses how Smart Shepherd helps him spot multiple-bearing ewes that aren’t raising both twins and how he identifies underperforming ewes in the pursuit of a more productive flock.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach spoke with Anthony in his shearing shed to determine the difference between loving and admiring merinos.
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.sheepmatters.com.au/">Sheepmatters website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.smartshepherd.com.au/en/">SmartShepherd website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/bfs/your-role-in-biosecurity/primary-producers/nlis/eID">Sheep and Goat Individual Electronic Identification information from NSW DPI</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Nominate a Mate:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" 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 dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west">Central West LLS website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<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.

The flock of the future: Using technology to optimise your sheep operation

Anthony Shepherd is a Sheep Producer on his commercial merino enterprise, “Jaffa”, near Cootamundra. In addition to running his farm, he’s also worked as a consultant in the sheep industry for many years.

In this episode, Anthony shares the knowledge he’s gained as a farmer and consultant and how that knowledge has allowed him to change his processes to bring his weaning rates above 130%. He also explains the usefulness of indexes and shares his tips for shearing every six months and the longer-term benefits for business.

Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach spoke with Anthony in his shearing shed on a cold Cootamundra day.

This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Anthony.



Resources and links:


Sheepmatters website


SmartShepherd website


Sheep and Goat Individual Electronic Identification information from NSW DPI



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 Twitter


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.

Anthony Shepherd is a Sheep Producer on his commercial merino enterprise, “Jaffa”, near Cootamundra. In addition to running his farm, he’s also worked as a consultant in the sheep industry for many years.
In this episode, Anthony shares the knowledge he’s gained as a farmer and consultant and how that knowledge has allowed him to change his processes to bring his weaning rates above 130%. He also explains the usefulness of indexes and shares his tips for shearing every six months and the longer-term benefits for business.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach spoke with Anthony in his shearing shed on a cold Cootamundra day.
This episode is part one of our two-part chat with Anthony.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.sheepmatters.com.au/">Sheepmatters website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.smartshepherd.com.au/en/">SmartShepherd website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/dpi/bfs/your-role-in-biosecurity/primary-producers/nlis/eID">Sheep and Goat Individual Electronic Identification information from NSW DPI</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Nominate a Mate:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" 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 dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west">Central West LLS website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<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.

Production perfection: Turning cull merinos into a hyper-fertile flock

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Jill and Neil O’Grady are the husband and wife team behind “RedGround” near Oberon. “RedGround” is a fully functioning 60-acre commercial truffle orchard and tourist destination offering visitors the chance to participate in truffle hunts.

In this episode, Jill and Neil walk through the basics of truffle farming and reveal that out of 250 varieties of truffles, there are only 4 worth eating. They also open up about the hard lessons they learnt when diversifying into hospitality and agri-tourism.

Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach dropped in on Jill and Neil in Bathurst for this chat.



Resources and links:


RedGround Australia website



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 Twitter


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.

Jill and Neil O’Grady are the husband and wife team behind “RedGround” near Oberon. “RedGround” is a fully functioning 60-acre commercial truffle orchard and tourist destination offering visitors the chance to participate in truffle hunts.
In this episode, Jill and Neil walk through the basics of truffle farming and reveal that out of 250 varieties of truffles, there are only 4 worth eating. They also open up about the hard lessons they learnt when diversifying into hospitality and agri-tourism.
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach dropped in on Jill and Neil in Bathurst for this chat.
 
Resources and links:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.redground.com.au/">RedGround Australia website</a>
</li>
</ul>
 
Nominate a Mate:
<ul>
<li dir="ltr" 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 dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west">Central West LLS website</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Facebook</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<a href="https://twitter.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Twitter</a>
</li>
<li dir="ltr" aria-level="1">
<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.

Truffle delight: This couple’s journey into the wonderful world of truffle farming

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For the love of lamb: How embracing social media can help amplify your story

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