Nathan and Kieran Simpson are Farmers at “Binginbar Farms” at Gollan, 50km east of Dubbo. Together the brothers run a cropping and grazing enterprise that has been in the family for 155 years. Kieran is in charge of the livestock enterprise and Nathan is in charge of the cropping side of the business. 

In this episode, Nathan and Kieran explore how their business has changed since the drought. Kieran shares his experiences with sheep feed lotting, before sharing the story of a highly successful joining in confinement lots. Nathan explains their cropping rotation, and breaks the complexity of perennial pastures. Plus, you’ll hear Nathan’s experience with soil amelioration and variable nutrition. 

Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with the Simpson brothers for this chat.




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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.

Nathan and Kieran Simpson are Farmers at “Binginbar Farms” at Gollan, 50km east of Dubbo. Together the brothers run a cropping and grazing enterprise that has been in the family for 155 years. Kieran is in charge of the livestock enterprise and Nathan is in charge of the cropping side of the business. 
In this episode, Nathan and Kieran explore how their business has changed since the drought. Kieran shares his experiences with sheep feed lotting, before sharing the story of a highly successful joining in confinement lots. Nathan explains their cropping rotation, and breaks the complexity of perennial pastures. Plus, you’ll hear Nathan’s experience with soil amelioration and variable nutrition. 
Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor, Rohan Leach sat down with the Simpson brothers for this chat. 
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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

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Brothers in business: The importance of clearly defined roles in a family business

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Emily Sinderberry is a Farmer and a Rural Bookkeeper at EJS Business Services in Condobolin. Emily is a trained accountant who specialises in helping farmers and small business owners take control of their finances, streamline their bookwork, and reach their financial goals.

In this episode, Emily shares helpful tips for anyone looking to get on top of their books but emphasises the importance of a personalised approach to financial management. She explains why business owners need a holistic approach to their finances and how good bookwork can get you out of the office and back on the farm.



Resources and links:


EJS Business Services website


Emily Sinderberry 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:


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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.

Emily Sinderberry is a Farmer and a Rural Bookkeeper at EJS Business Services in Condobolin. Emily is a trained accountant who specialises in helping farmers and small business owners take control of their finances, streamline their bookwork, and reach their financial goals.
In this episode, Emily shares helpful tips for anyone looking to get on top of their books but emphasises the importance of a personalised approach to financial management. She explains why business owners need a holistic approach to their finances and how good bookwork can get you out of the office and back on the farm.
 
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<a href="https://www.ejsbusinessservices.com/">EJS Business Services website</a>
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<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilysinderberry?originalSubdomain=au">Emily Sinderberry on LinkedIn</a>
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</ul>
 
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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>
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Connect:
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<a href="https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/central-west">Central West LLS website</a>
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Facebook</a>
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<a href="https://twitter.com/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on Twitter</a>
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<a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/CentralWestLLS">Central West LLS on YouTube</a>
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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.

Healthy farms start with healthy finances

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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

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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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Brothers in business: The importance of clearly defined roles in a family business

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