Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchWhy, or better still, why not? Farming at Waikaka with Ross Paterson.
Season 5 Episode 7
On the Head Shepherd podcast this week, we have Ross Paterson of Waikaka Genetics, Southland NZ. Ross is fifth generation at Waikaka Station. The fam…
4 years, 10 months ago
Farming for the future at Bog Roy Station
Season 5 Episode 6
This week on the podcast, Mark Ferguson chats with Gundy (David) Anderson and Angus Fraser, of Bog Roy Station.
Gundy and Lisa Anderson are fourth g…
4 years, 10 months ago
Talking teasing and the role of the brain in sheep reproduction with Graeme Martin
Season 5 Episode 5
This week Mark Ferguson chats with Emeritus Professor Graeme Martin about the role of the brain in sheep reproduction and how teasing works.
Graeme h…
4 years, 11 months ago
Breeding sturdy sheep, with Kate Broadbent.
Season 5 Episode 4
This week Mark catches up with Kate Broadbent, president of Coopworth Genetics and is stud farming in the Waikato, NZ.
Kate spent 20 years chasing she…
4 years, 11 months ago
How does your farm work? with Dr Richard Shephard of Herd Health
Season 5 Episode 3
This week we change tracks a little and catch up with Dr Richard Shephard of Herd Health, a specialist animal health company which Richard founded in…
4 years, 11 months ago
A lifetime's agri-business experience with Shane McManaway.
Season 5 Episode 2
This week we have the fantastic Shane McManaway. Shane is Chair of PPP, Chair of the Wiararapa Development Group, among many other things.
From spray…
4 years, 11 months ago
How is "AgTech" going to change your business? with Sarah Nolet.
Season 5 Episode 1
Welcome back to Season 5 of the Head Shepherd podcast. We have a fantastic season lined up for you, and we're starting with a bang!
Sarah Nolet is an …
5 years ago
Head Shepherd Live: Q&A with Dr Mark Ferguson (Recording)
Season 4 Episode 13
Welcome back to the 50th episode of Head Shepherd! This week we hosted a live Q&A where Mark answered your questions. This is a recording of that liv…
5 years ago
Breeding for twins in cattle with Leo Cummins
Season 4 Episode 12
This week Mark chats with Dr Leo Cummins of Byaduk North, Aus.
With the world favouring environmental efficiency, why is it that we don't breed cattle…
5 years ago
Combining data and joining forces at Black Box Co.
Season 4 Episode 11
Black Box Co is the brain child of Shannon Speight and Emma Black who both have backgrounds in the beef industry and have both won the Zanda McDonald…
5 years ago