Productive Producer

Get ready for a deep dive into confinement feeding on the latest episode of the "Productive Producer" podcast! Join host Max Newsome and Jeff Duddy …

In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we catch up with Annabelle Monie and discuss strategies and considerations for feeding hay to …

In this episode, we sit down with Naomi Hobson, a livestock officer with North West Local Land Services, to discuss the various methods of weaning cattle and how to ensure that your livestock is set up for success …

Tune in for an informative episode as we dive into the Southern Multi Breed Project. This cutting-edge research initiative is taking place in New …

It's that time of year again when the impact of external parasites is felt in the Northern Tablelands. District vet Meg Parsons has some great, practical advice on the big three: Buffalo Fly, Tick, and Sheep Fly Strike.

Clovers are an essential part of the production system. Livestock and pastures thrive when incorporating a legume into a pasture mix. Listen into the conversation with district Agronomist Georgie Oakes and learn how to …

Livestock production is never a straightforward process, even in wet seasons livestock can experience limitations in production and require supplementation. Pastures that are short and green often have a high moisture …

Healthy livestock, free of major disease- one of Australia's greatest marketing tools. Foot and Mouth Disease and Lumpy Skin Disease are two diseases …

Chilean Needlegrass is impacting agricultural production across the Northern Tablelands. Being a prolific seeder and highly competitive is not ideal …

Launched in March 2021, Angus Verified in a program developed to provide assurance and integrity to the marketplace by verifying a producers claim of 'Angus,' is the genuine purebred article. Listen in to the …

The season is on the side of producers across the Northern tablelands! This may open up the opportunity for sheep producers to look at joining their …

T’is the season for growth across the Northern Tablelands and with a good season predicted, summer fodder crops may be on the cards. Listen in to the conversation with Agronomists Georgie Oakes and Jeff Lowien as they …

Wetter than average conditions predicted this spring may increase the potential for bloat in livestock. Listen in to the conversation as District Vet Ted Irwin gives us some practical tips to mitigate the risk.

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Serrated tussock is one of the greatest threats to Northern Tablelands grazing systems, providing no nutritional value to livestock and dramatically decreasing stocking rates. Listen in to the conversation as weeds …

Pesitvirus is widespread throughout Australian cattle herds. Infection can cause a variety of diseases impacting production. Listen in to the conversation with Veterinarians Dr. Lee Taylor - Zoetis and Dr. Nigel Brown - …

Within a cow-calf operation, a major profit driver is the number of calves weaned and of those calves weaned the evenness of the line. An even line …

The mice plague continues across southern Queensland, New South Wales, and northern Victoria, having devastating impacts for producers. On today's episode, I am joined once again by District Vet Lisa Martin to discuss …

Livestock prices are at record highs. Are they going to last? On today’s episode, I am joined by market analyst Simon Quilty. Simon chats about some of the factors at play within the global red meat industry. He also …

As graziers continue to rebuild their herds, some producers may look at retaining a greater proportion of their weaner heifers. Listen into the conversation with Livestock Officer Tahnee Manton as we chat about some of …

With the national flock rebuild under way, correct ram selection will play a critical role in the profitability of sheep flocks moving forward. …

Weaning lambs can be thought of as just another job, however there are some practices that can be done to help get the most out of the process. Today's guest Brent McLeod Senior Land Service Officer - Sheep, chats about …

Calf marking has come around again and District Vet Lisa Martin has some great tips for graziers to manage this process.

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Northern Tablelands LLS livestock officers:

Lisa Martin – District Vet …

The herd rebuild continues across the Northern Tablelands as graziers begin to recover from the drought. This is providing the opportunity for graziers to assess different breeds and target markets as they go about …

The wether trail has been allowing Northern Tableland breeders to benchmark the performance of their flocks against other producers in the district since it began in 1979. Listen in to the conversation as current …

With calves currently hitting the ground and spring lambing just around the corner, it is poddy season - even for the best of us. High stock prices really make it worth putting the work into looking after these …

Late summer and early autumn rain came just in time for a bulk of feed to grow before winter. The cool temperatures have caused much of it to hay off …

As we enter the colder months, winter forage and dual-purpose crops are being grazed. On today's conversation Georgie Oakes Senior Agronomist at the …

It’s that time of year again where bull sales are beginning to crank into gear. Listen into the conversation with guests District Vet Lisa Martin and …

This episode is Part 2 of the conversation with Tim Lawrence Reproduction Scanner and Brent Mcleod Senior Land Service Officer - Sheep. The conversation talks about management strategies and options for the different …

Across the Northern Tablelands many producers currently have their rams out joining. This episode discusses how graziers can best manage their flock from joining onwards to help ensure that maximum production levels are …

Covid-19 is impacting all aspects of our lives, this includes how we about how we go about livestock sales and purchases. In this episode Australian Livestock and Property Agents Association CEO Peter Baldwin talks …

Pasture management is a critical factor in the profitability and production levels achieved in a grazing enterprise. Post drought rainfall has seen pastures respond at different rates and to varied levels of success. …

Producers invest a lot of time, effort and money on the control, prevention and management of weeds. The impact of weeds in Australian agricultural …

Optimising animal health is a driver of production and profitability in livestock enterprises. District vet Nigel Brown chats about what he has been seeing at the moment, what to be on the look out for and what needs to …

Scattered rain across the region has producers looking at winter forage crops to aid in bridging the winter feed gap. On Today's episode I chat winter crop options and considerations with two of the agro's at the …

Joining of ewes in the Northern Tablelands is just around the corner. Today's guest Brent McLeod Senior Land Service Officer - Sheep, discusses key considerations that producers need to be looking at to ensure …