Podcast Episodes

The 24 Hour Butcher Shop with Jacob Wolki

Season 2023

This week on the podcast, our guest is Jacob Wolki, owner of Wolki Farms and a 24-hour contactless butcher shop.

Initially, Jacob took over his father's hobby farm to provide his family with fresh egg…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Pallets and Pastures with Chris Meade

Season 2023

In this week's podcast our guest, Chris Meade, shows that anything is possible with a strong will and a clear vision. 

Born and raised on a farm, his initial dream of becoming a veterinarian was set a…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Better Heifer Selection Decisions with Ella Holland of PBB

Season 2023

This week we have Ella Holland, National Territory Manager at PBB (Performance Beef Breeders), on the podcast to discuss how you can make better heifer selection decisions.  

"PBB was established back…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Comparing New Zealand and Irish Sheep Genetics with Dr Noirin McHugh

Season 2023

No matter what country you visit, each will always say that they produce the best sheep. But, up until recently, we didn't have a fair comparison of sheep genetics between countries. That's where Tea…

Published on 2 years, 1 month ago

Life Lessons with John McKillop

Season 2023

Our guest this week is John McKillop, and this episode is an inspiring listen. John has had an incredible career leading agribusinesses around the globe. As Mark puts it, 'If there's a big name in ag…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Genotype x Environment Interactions and More with Dr Sonja Dominik

Season 2023

Our guest this week is Dr Sonja Dominik, a research scientist specialising in sustainability indicators at CSIRO in Armidale. 

Sonja's career began with an undergraduate degree in Germany, majoring in…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

The "Sheep Poo" Study with Beef and Lamb NZ

Season 2023

This week on the podcast we have Cara Brosnahan from Beef and Lamb NZ (B+LNZ) discussing the latest research being done to gauge the prevalence and impact of facial eczema (FE) in New Zealand.

As the …

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Breeding a Balanced Sheep with Alan Rissmann

Season 2023

Breeding a balanced sheep is no easy feat. But with a head for numbers and a great mindset, our guest this week, Alan Rissmann, is doing just that.

With the business tagline 'We breed sheep to work f…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Genetic Control of Methane with Dr Nicola Lambe

Season 2023

Tune in to hear Dr Nicola Lambe and Dr Mark Ferguson discuss sheep genetics, methane emissions and their intersection with climate change. 

With an impressive 25-year career at Scotland's Rural Colleg…

Published on 2 years, 2 months ago

Successfully Navigating the Wool Industry with Nicola Peddie

Season 2023

This week Nicola Peddie shares her insights into the wool industry, the power of sustainable innovation, and the potential for personal growth when you put your mind to it. 

Born and raised on a sheep…

Published on 2 years, 3 months ago