Podcast Episodes

Three years into transitioning to a finer wool genotype. With Mark Wragg.

Season 2023 Episode 118

Mark Wragg transitioned from Romney ewes to a finer wool cross three years ago. Today he chats to Mark Ferguson about that process and also about the introduction of a White Suffolk stud to their bus…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Feed efficiency and behaviours in sheep with Tricia Johnson

Season 2023 Episode 117

 This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we have another senior scientist of AgResearch, Tricia Johnson.

Following on from our podcast with Dr Suzanne Rowe on "Genetic selection for lower methane in r…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Building a successful farm business with Prue Bondfield

Season 9 Episode 10

This week on the podcast, we have the wonderful Prue Bondfield. Prue didn't have a traditional pathway into agriculture. 'In terms of the beef industry, my association there started when I got marrie…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Genetic selection for lower methane in ruminants with Dr Suzanne Rowe

This week we have a fantastic podcast for you discussing a very hot topic, Methane emissions in ruminants.

We have Dr Suzanne Rowe, Senior Scientist at AgResearch talking about the history of recordin…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Ferg's thoughts: New Year Special

Season 9 Episode 8

This week we have another episode in our "Ferg's Thoughts" series. Seeing as it's the start of a new year, Mark chats about what we can achieve in the future. 

"How can we set ourselves up for succes…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Implementing a genomics program in a stud context with James Lines

Season 9 Episode 7

This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we have our freshest recruit, James Lines.

After only 9 days on the job, Mark got James onto the head shepherd podcast to talk about his upbringing and what lead…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

The story of the incredible Elizabeth Macarthur with Michelle Scott Tucker

This week on the Head Shepherd podcast, we're changing gears a little and chatting with author Michelle Scott Tucker.

Having an audience of mostly sheep tragics, Mark thought the parallels between Mic…

Published on 2 years, 11 months ago

Understanding problems in Ag with Sarah Adams

This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we have Sarah talking about genetics, technology and solving problems in the Agricultural industry.

Sarah is currently Global Strategy and New Ventures Manager …

Published on 3 years ago

Success with sexed semen with Professor Simon de Graaf

This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we have Professor Simon de Graaf, a fellow podcaster and a world expert in sheep reproduction, sperm sexing and AI.

Simon is currently a Professor of Animal Repr…

Published on 3 years ago

The benefits of supply chain security with Jason Strong

Season 9 Episode 3

This week on the Head Shepherd podcast we have Jason Strong, Managing Director of Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd. (MLA)

Jason grew up on a farm and says "I can never remember not wanting to be a cow f…

Published on 3 years ago