Jack Brennan manages "Merrimba", a 20,000-hectare sheep and cropping property between Warren and Quambone.

At the time of recording, in January 2020, the drought still hadn't broken. And in this episode, you'll hear Jack's thoughts on how they've managed the livestock throughout, as well as how experiencing drought has shaped his and his team's outlook on farming.

 

Resources and links:
Australia Day Address 2020 by Grace Brennan
Early weaning – importance of getting nutrition right
Livestock, vegetation and dry times: Decisions to be made

 

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.

Jack Brennan manages "Merrimba", a 20,000-hectare sheep and cropping property between Warren and Quambone.
At the time of recording, in January 2020, the drought still hadn't broken. And in this episode, you'll hear Jack's thoughts on how they've managed the livestock throughout, as well as how experiencing drought has shaped his and his team's outlook on farming.
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Resources and links:
<ul>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.australiaday.com.au/whats-on/australia-day-address/australia-day-address-2020-by-grace-brennan/">Australia Day Address 2020 by Grace Brennan</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west/articles-and-publications/livestock-production/early-weaning-importance-of-getting-nutrition-right">Early weaning &ndash; importance of getting nutrition right</a></li>
<li aria-level="1"><a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west/articles-and-publications/livestock-production/livestock,-vegetation-and-dry-times-decisions-to-be-made2">Livestock, vegetation and dry times: Decisions to be made</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.

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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.

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Turning failures into innovation: How drought fast tracked improvements at “Merrimba”

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