Knowing Your Numbers: Data, Risk and Performance in the Feedlot with Hamish Pennington

What if better results in the feedlot start with knowing your numbers, controlling your risk and making decisions based on data?  In this episode, Local Land Services Livestock Extension Officer Chelsea Koch speaks with Hamish Pennington, who runs his family farming enterprise alongside Conqueror …

Getting More From Silage: Grazing, Quality and Storage with Scott Angel

What if getting more value from silage starts with making better decisions before you even cut the paddock?  In this episode, Local Land Services Livestock Extension Officer Chelsea Koch speaks with Scott Angel, of Broula and Angels Livestock Services, in Tarcutta near Wagga Wagga in southern NSW,…

From Fifth-Generation Farmer to Agtech Innovator: Finding Opportunity in Data with Hamish Munro

What if the key to the future of farming isn't buying more land, but making better use of the land and data you already have?  In this episode, Senior Land Services Officer Lauren Roberts speaks with fifth-generation farmer and agtech entrepreneur Hamish Munro at his property, Springwood, near Mol…

From Flower Farming to Cattle Trading: Finding New Opportunities in Agriculture with Kristen Hegarty

How can farmers build resilience and find new income opportunities without simply buying more land?  In this episode, Local Land Services Mixed Farming Advisor Rohan Leach speaks with Kristen Hegarty, who farms with her family on a 1,000-hectare livestock property in the Upper Hunter of NSW. Krist…

Balancing Profitability and Sustainability in Modern Orchard Management with Iain MacLennan

How can farmers balance profitability, sustainability and productivity in a changing agricultural landscape?  In this episode, Local Land Services Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, Bonnie Mitchell, speaks with Iain MacLennan, Orchard and Farm Manager at his family farm in Orange, NSW, about app…

Virtual Fencing, Cattle Trading and Smarter Grazing with Andrew Dowd

Could virtual fencing transform the way you manage grazing, cattle and pasture?  In this episode, Local Land Services Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, Bonnie Mitchell speaks with Andrew Dowd about livestock trading, pasture management and the practical benefits of virtual fencing technology. A…

Prime Lambs, Pastures and Inspiring the Next Generation with Jo Treasure

As a fifth-generation farmer from Cowra, Jo Treasure works alongside her family managing prime lambs, Black Angus cattle, grazing crops and perennial pastures, while continually looking for ways to improve profitability and long-term sustainability. In this episode, she shares how she is running a …

More Options, Less Risk: Mixed Farming Strategies That Last with Rob Watt

How do you build a farming business that stays profitable through both the good seasons and the tough ones?  In this episode, Rob Watt shares how his mixed farming operation balances livestock, cropping and long-term decision-making to manage risk and improve resilience. Drawing on years of experi…

Grain Storage, Innovation and the Future of Agriculture with David Langfield

Fifth-generation mixed farmer David Langfield has spent a lifetime balancing cropping, livestock and pasture management on his family's Cowra property. In this episode, he shares how lucerne underpins his farming system, why long-term soil management matters, and how on-farm grain storage has impro…

Farming Smarter at Scale: R&D, Soil Carbon and AgTech with Sarah Jacobson

How do large-scale farming businesses balance productivity, sustainability and profitability while staying ahead in a rapidly changing industry? In this episode, Sarah Jacobson from Lawson Grains shares how research, data and technology are shaping the future of farming across New South Wales and …