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31. Edwin Rous: Regenerative Farming with Nguni Cattle in Australia
Description
Edwin Rous is a regenerative farmer and expert breeder of Nguni cattle. He migrated from South Africa in the late 2000s bringing his Nguni cattle in embryo form. He is one of the pioneers in establishing the breed in Australia, and operates Henham Ngunis, his Nguni stud near Gundaroo, NSW.
Edwin and I discuss his journey out of Africa, the amazing attributes of Nguni including exceptional fertility, parasite resistance, mothering ability, easy calving as well regenerative farming techniques, the economic advantages of running Nguni, and more.
TIMESTAMPS
00:00:00 Dr Max’s intro & background on Nguni
00:02:38 Edwin’s farming backstory
00:06:10 The history of Nguni in Africa
00:12:15 How Edwin brought Nguni embryos to Australia
00:17:20 Other Nguni breeders in Australia
00:18:00 Attributes of Nguni – exceptional fertility & easy calving
00:23:40 Parasite & tick resistance
00:28:20 Mothering ability
00:32:15 Edwin’s regnerative grazing practices & economic advantages of Nguni
00:37:55 What does Nguni taste like?
00:39:40 Nguni can thrive on marginal, sub-optimal grasses and shrubs
00:45:21 Ed’s hope & vision for Nguni
00:47:55: Where to learn more about Nguni
00:49:10 Ed’s parting thoughts
CONTACT ED
Edwin’s Nguni Stud, Henham Ngunis - https://www.henhamngunis.com.au/
FURTHER LISTENING
Bryant Ussher, Nguni chemical to regenerative farmer RHP #3 https://youtu.be/ulpsOpUea6w
Jake Wolki: Farming Nguni Cattle RHP #13 https://youtu.be/R7GV_3ZH93Y
Jake Wolki: Regenerative Grazing at Wolki Farm RHP #2 https://youtu.be/ktzejS0r4s8
FURTHER READING
Nguni, a Case Study https://www.fao.org/3/Y3970E/y3970e04.htm
History of Nguni in Australia - https://www.nguni.co.za/Publications/Journals/2022/Nguni_farming_in_Australia.pdf
Nguni, Rare Breeds of Australia - https://rarebreedstrustofaustralia.tidyhq.com/public/pages/sc-nguni
The Nguni of the Makatini Flats by Ed Schroeder, hardcover book - https://makhathinibook.co.za/
Nguni in the Northern Territory of Australia - https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2012-01-30/african-cattle-doing-well-in-the-territory/6171154
NGUNI MEAT
Eastwell Farms, QLD - https://eastwellfarms.com.au/
Wolki Farm, NSW - https://www.wolkifarm.com.au/
NGUNI BREEDERS
Dr Gabriël Roux, Genesis Nguni - http://www.genesisnguni.com/
GT Ferreira, NSW
Henry Townsed, Toowoomba, QLD
Mount Pleasant Grazing, QLD - http://www.mtpleasantgrazing.com/cattle
NGUNI COMMUNITY
Nguni Association of South Africa - https://nguni.co.za/
Nguni Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ngunicattle/
Nguni Australia Facebook Group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/ngunicattle/
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