Podcast Episodes

The Pursuit of Excellence at Roseville Park

Season 2025 Episode 214

This week, Mark chats with Matthew Coddington of Roseville Park Merino Stud, one of Australia’s leading Merino studs. Spanning 4,400 hectares near Dubbo, the farm is home to 11,000 sheep and a legacy…

Published on 11 months, 1 week ago

Head Shepherd LIVE 2024

Episode 213

We recorded our final episode of Head Shepherd 2024 live on the Hub where Mark answered listener questions. Mark also chatted about the work he has been involved with in 2024.

- GEPEP project and its …

Published on 11 months, 2 weeks ago

The Basics of Breeding Better Animals with Rudolph Linde

Season 2024 Episode 213

In this episode, Ferg is joined by Rudolph Linde, the Business Manager of Genetic Services at Meat & Livestock Australia (MLA), who shares his journey from diversified farming operations in South Afr…

Published on 11 months, 3 weeks ago

Breeding Better Sheep in the North Island with Dr Emma Pettigrew

Season 2024 Episode 212

In this episode of Head Shepherd, we're thrilled to introduce Dr Emma Pettigrew, our new North Island consultant at nextGen Agri. Emma brings a wealth of experience and passion for the sheep and live…

Published on 1 year ago

The Abundant Farmer: Mindset and Money in Agriculture with Hayley Grosser

Season 2024 Episode 211

Hayley Grosser is a farmer and business coach based in Victoria, Australia, who helps farmers change their relationship with money so they can create more abundance in their lives. Hayley and her par…

Published on 1 year ago

Managing Pastures for Long-Term Success with Cam Nicholson

Season 2024 Episode 210

Looking to level up your pasture and crop management? This week’s guest is Cam Nicholson of Nicon Rural, an agronomist with four decades of experience. He breaks down the essentials of soil fertility…

Published on 1 year ago

Foot Health Fundamentals in Sheep with MSD Animal Health

Season 2024 Episode 209

We’re talking feet on this week's podcast! Guests Jim Walsh, Veterinary Technical Advisor at MSD Animal Health Australia, and Kim Kelly, Veterinary Technical Advisor at MSD Animal Health New Zealand,…

Published on 1 year ago

How Genetics Shape Sheep Immunity with Dr Kelsey Bentley

Season 2024 Episode 208

What is actually occurring within a sheep with worm resistance? This week on the podcast we have a fascinating discussion with Dr Kelsey Bentley who has spent her career so far looking into the immun…

Published on 1 year ago

Ontario Sheep Farming: Insights from Dr Mark Ferguson

Season 2024 Episode 207

Sophie and Ferg catch up about Ferg’s recent trip to Ontario, Canada, where he visited 14 different sheep farming enterprises on his 10-day trip with Ontario Sheep Farmers. 

Highlights:

- The differenc…

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago

Strategic Farm Management with John Francis

Season 2024 Episode 206

John Francis, director of Agrista, an agricultural consultancy, discusses benchmarking, understanding optimum stocking rates, maximising pasture utilisation, feed efficiency and much more. 

Published on 1 year, 1 month ago