The Productive Producer podcast is brought to you by Max Newsome from the Northern Tablelands Local Land Services. This is your podcast for production and management decisions. Key members of the agricultural industry give their insight and opinion on some of the different aspects of production.
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In this episode, we are joined by North West Local Land Services Livestock officer Sally Balmain to discuss practical feeding strategies for sheep and cattle as producers navigate a tricky seasonal shift. Across parts of the region there has been some useful rain, and paddocks are starting to show a green pick. While that is a welcome change, the key message is that green does not always mean…
In this episode, Liam Baker livestock officer with North West local Land Sercices us to unpack one of the biggest seasonal and business decisions producers face after a tough run: when to destock, how far to go, and how to think about rebuilding when the season starts to turn. Following a large destock across parts of the region, many producers are now looking at what comes next. Rainfall may…
The season has turned dry, now is the time for producers to take a hard look at where things are really at. In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, Georgie Oakes joins us again to talk through the importance of doing a stock take on both cattle and pastures before winter pressure builds. We discuss why early assessment matters, and how timely decisions can protect both livestock…
Working with your neighbours to control pests and weeds is essential if you want to see a real return on your on-ground efforts. These issues don’t stop at the fence line, and tackling them in isolation often limits results. In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast, we’re joined by Karen Heap from the Good Neighbours Program. Karen walks us through this NSW Government initiative, which…
In this episode of The Productive Producer Podcast , Glen Innes District Veterinarian Dr Kate DeJong joins Max to shed light on one of the most misunderstood and underdiagnosed diseases in sheep: Johne’s disease (OJD). Often mistaken for worms, old age, or poor nutrition, Johne’s disease causes gradual but irreversible wasting in infected animals. Whether you're managing a commercial flock or…
In this episode of The Productive Producer Podcast , we sit down with Glen Innes District Veterinarian Dr Kate de Jong to unpack the big spring health risks facing livestock with a spotlight on clostridial diseases like pulpy kidney and tetanus. Spring is a high-risk period for sudden deaths, particularlyin fast-growing young stock grazing lush pasture. Kate explains what causes these "spring…
Natural capital playsa vital role in the productivity and resilience of our landscapes, but what exactly is it, and why should producers care? In this episode, we’re joined by Local Land Services Natural Capital Advisor Rachel Lawrence to unpack the basics. We explore how natural assets like soil, water, and biodiversity underpin farm performance and look at simple ways producers can start…
In this episode, we’re joined by Ebony Nowlan, Senior Biosecurity Officer for eID implementation in sheep and goats. Ebony breaks down what producers need to know about the rollout of electronic identification, from key dates and regulatory timelines to what’s happening behind the scenes to support the transition. We also get into the practical side: how to get started, what systems and setups are…
In this episode of the Productive Producer Podcast , we sit down with Sarah Baker, Development Officer for Pastures with the Department of Primary Industries, to dive into the important issue of Pasture Dieback. Sarah provides an in-depth look at pasture dieback, the signs to watch for, and how quickly it’s spreading across New South Wales. We discuss key management considerations for producers to…
In this episode of The Productive Producer , we dive deep into the benefits of shelterbelts with Anya Samon, a member of the Local Land Services (LLS) environment team and a beef and sheep producer from Uralla. Anya brings a wealth of knowledge, sharing practical insights on how shelterbelts can significantly boost livestock production, increase pasture growth, enhance crop yields, and even…
